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Old 26th Nov 2019, 12:32 pm   #241
broadgage
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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Default Re: Old torches - anyone here collect them?

I have a lantern just like the one in post #239.
Two versions were produced, one had a red coloured dome and a flashing bulb under the dome. Intended primarily to keep in the car for breakdowns.

The other version with a clear dome and a non flashing bulb was intended more for power cuts in the home or for camping and outdoor activities.

The red dome version seems more common on ebay and in second hand shops.

At least one supplier offered a dual purpose lantern that was supplied with both red and clear domes, and two different bulbs.

For any long term emergency that required battery lighting for days, continually, the clear dome could be fitted with a 5 volt 0.09 amp bulb.
That gave a run time of several days from one battery.
The limited light was ample for safe movement in familiar surroundings.
Alternatively, a red dome lantern with the same 5v 0.09a bulb would preserve night vision.
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