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    Torches

    Torches, or flashlights, are small lamps that are most commonly powered by batteries or battery packs. They provide lighting for a range of applications such as small areas where the light beam reaches into smaller darker space and are ideal for maintenance as well as for outdoor activities, emergency services and general-purpose illumination in case of power failure.

    How does a torch work?

    A traditional torch is battery powered and is operated by a simple 'on/off' switch to turn the light on or off. Many modern torches also include a flash or SOS feature, allowing the user to engage SOS when in distress without the need to repeatedly switch the torch on and off in sequence.

    Torches have two main ways of illumination:

    • An incandescent bulb with a tungsten filament - the older, more traditional torch or flashlight with a softer amber glow.
    • A solid-state bulb that is normally a light-emitting diode (LED) - the newer bulb that is used in torches that emits a bright light and can come in varying colours.

    What are the key features of a torch?

    • Torches have different beam distances, run time and light output so it is important to select a torch based on the application it is required for.
    • The light output of a torch is measured in lumens (lm); the higher the lumen rating, the brighter the light is that the torch emits.
    • Some torches are impact-resistant and water resistance to ensure they are suitable for using outdoors in extreme elements.
    • Size, weight and functionality are also important to ensure that it meets the requirements of the user.

    What different types of torches are available?

    There are many different types of torches available, each of them useful and beneficial depending on the application they are required for:

    • Handheld torches - the most common type of torch because it is versatile enough to be used across most applications. They can range from being used as a general-purpose household torch or a rugged torch for use in harsh environments.
    • Penlights or pen torches - easily carried around in the user's pocket and often feature a pocket clip. Sometimes limited in their brightness but they are ideal for when only a small area needs illumination for closer inspection.
    • Compact torches - a compact torch, often under 100mm in length, is a torch suitable for everyday use. Suitable to be carried by the user in a bag or pocket but still boasting a powerful light output for the user.
    • UV torches - ultraviolet torches or blacklight torches that emit ultraviolet (UV) light.

    365 Products showing for Torches

    Maglite
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    Pocket Torch
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    Incandescent
    2 lm
    1x AAA
    Aluminium
    -
    -
    Solitaire
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Flood, Spot
    80 mm
    Black
    -
    Coast
    Rechargeable
    Torch
    -
    LED
    1000 lm
    CR123
    -
    -
    -
    XP9R
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Ansmann
    Rechargeable
    Spotlight
    USB
    LED
    1700 lm
    2 x Li-ion 3.7 V
    ABS
    -
    IP20
    HS20R Pro
    -
    -
    20 W
    470 m
    Spot
    214 mm
    Black, Red
    -
    Coast
    -
    Inspection Torch
    -
    LED
    100
    -
    -
    -
    -
    G22
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    4 in
    Black
    -
    Nebo
    Rechargeable
    Hand
    -
    LED
    1500 lumens
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    160 mm
    Black
    -
    Unilite
    Hazardous Area
    Torch
    -
    LED
    350 lm
    4x AA
    Polycarbonate
    ATEX
    IP54
    ATEX-RA2
    Zone 0
    -
    -
    250 m
    Spot
    174 mm
    Yellow
    -
    Ansmann
    -
    Pen Torch
    -
    LED
    130 lm
    2x AAA
    Aluminium
    -
    IP54
    T120
    -
    -
    3 W
    75 m
    Spot
    139 mm
    Black
    15mm
    Nightsearcher
    Rechargeable
    Keyring Torch
    Type G - British
    LED
    300 lm
    600 mAh
    -
    -
    -
    KeyStar Keyring Light
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Unilite
    Rechargeable
    Flash Light
    USB-C
    LED
    400 lm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    FR-400
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    161 mm
    White
    -
    Nightsearcher
    Rechargeable
    Searchlight
    Type G - British
    LED
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    1200 m
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Coast
    Rechargeable
    Torch
    -
    LED
    2000 lm
    3 x AAA
    -
    -
    -
    XP11R
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Observer Tools
    Rechargeable
    Ultra Compact
    USB-C
    LED
    60, 300, 500, 1000 lm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    OBS-FL3
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    73 mm
    Black/Red
    -
    Nightsearcher
    -
    Searchlight
    -
    LED
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    10 W
    500 m
    -
    -
    -
    -
    brennenstuhl
    Rechargeable
    Torch
    USB
    LED
    430 lm
    Li-Ion
    Aluminium
    -
    IP44
    TL 400 AFS
    -
    36 mm
    -
    215 m
    -
    184 mm
    Black
    -
    Ansmann
    -
    Torch
    -
    LED
    260 lm
    3x AAA
    Aluminium
    -
    IP54
    M250F
    -
    -
    5 W
    150 m
    Flood, Spot
    123 mm
    Black
    34.2mm
    Ansmann
    Rechargeable
    Pen Torch
    USB
    LED
    210 lm
    Li-ion 3.7 V 1100 mAh
    ABS, Plastic
    -
    IP20
    PL210R
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Spot
    172.1mm
    Black
    22.3mm
    Nebo
    Rechargeable
    Pocket Torch
    USB
    LED
    250 lumens
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    102.87 mm
    Black
    -
    Ansmann
    Water Resistant
    Hand
    -
    LED
    200 lm
    3x AAA
    Aluminium
    -
    IP54
    T200F
    -
    -
    3 W
    175 m
    Spot
    135 mm
    Black
    31mm
    LEDLENSER
    Rechargeable
    Torch
    -
    Power LED
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    P3R
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    102 mm
    Black
    -
    Observer Tools
    Rechargeable
    Pen Torch
    USB-C
    LED
    300 lm
    -
    Aluminium
    -
    IP54
    OBS-PL1
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    174 mm
    Grey/Red
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