(meteorobs) OT - Head torches

[stange]

There are a number of varieties available from china manufacturers that have 
3 led's which switch from 1 led to 2 led's in operation. It is hand cranked. 
No batteries. The average prices are from $15.00 on down to $5. Excellent 
for emergency lighting and preserves night vision too. 1 minute of cranking 
usually gives about 10 minutes of light.

Small(6" X 2") and light. Do a global search for hand crank LED 
flashlights. -YCS


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <sria at sria.com>
To: "Global Meteor Observing Forum" <meteorobs at meteorobs.org>; "Leo S" 
<l.stachowicz at btinternet.com>
Sent: 2008/10/27 21:55
Subject: Re: (meteorobs) OT - Head torches


> Quoting Leo S <l.stachowicz at btinternet.com>:
>
>> I've been after a good one for some time now, and I think I've finally
>> found one that's worthy of a recommendation. It arrived today, and after
>> trying it, I have to say, for the price, it's very very good!
>>
>> http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000IX2IJA
>
> As it happens, I recently bought the 6 LED version of this Energizer
> brand light for USD15.00 at a Walmart. I'm very pleased with it,
> although the pair of red LEDs are somewhat brighter than I would
> prefer for meteor watching. The 3 LED version shown at the URL has a
> single red LED and a pair of white LEDs configured as "flood lights."
> At Walmart this one was priced at around USD12.50. I think it would be
> a better choice for meteor watching than my 6 LED version.
>
> In addition to the dual red LEDs, and the dual white "flood light"
> LEDs the 6 LED version has an additional pair of white LEDs which are
> nicely focused as "spot lights." The spot light white LEDs do a better
> job of lighting a hiking trail than the flood light LEDs. Since my
> headlamp is intended to also be used night hiking, I compromised on
> the 6 LED version, but if the intended application is solely meteor
> watching, I think the 3 LED version would a better choice.
>
> I'm also experimenting with rechargeable NiMH batteries. I'm having
> satisfactory results with my light using the new Duracell 1000 mAh AAA
> cells. I had unsatisfactory results with 800 mAh AAA cells from a
> couple of other manufacturers.
>
> Now, if someone can recommend a talking clock which can be set to
> automatically announce the time at selectable intervals ...
>
> Richard
>
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