Thread: Feedback needed concerning Convoy torches

The biggest benefit when it comes to max range is that you get what's needed on High mode as well for searching. If you buy a torch solely based on the turbo spec then you're limited to 1-2 minute bursts before it drops down to a lower level. The sustained range should be what's most important when making a purchase. I see far too many just go for the turbo specs and then end up with a light that's not up to the task. Another thing is that once the battery drops to around 70-80% you either lose the turbo level or it's operating at a reduced level, so now you're only getting 20-30% before it's no longer hitting the required range.

Originally Posted by woods223

If the torch’s have got 1000m range that’s plenty to light up animals and background.... I’ve got an L21B that’s good for 1700m, it’s more than I need or use but that’s how it came.

Yes, but on the high level you'll be getting over 1000m on its High mode, this allows it to be used for a few hours at the range you require. That's the real benefit of aiming for the most range possible so that every level is performing better.

Generally, you take any range spec and halve it, even 1/3 would provide excellent lighting. So, if we take the L21B SFT40 at 1200m and divide by 3, this will allow for 400m of good useable lighting, for 20-30% of the battery. The next mode down is 850m for 283m for good useable lighting, this is now sustained range for the entire run. It depends on how the torch will be used though, if it's only for weapon use in short bursts then the turbo spec is most important, but if it's for searching then the sustained range is most important.