Use my work Petzyl (RAF) for urban exploration. Branching out and going underground.
I don't any of the jargon or brands discussed in previous threads.

Im looking for a high quality light that will light decent spaces not just a few metres in front.
Budget could be pushed up also.

thanks for any help

Regards,

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Try this site you will not be disappointed. Roy is a veteran poster on this site and his lamps are simply awesome.
Price for light output...unbeatable and after sales service second to none.

http://www.ledcaplamps.com/ 
:thumbsup: :thumbup: :flowers:

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I have one of Roys lights (trigon NT) and I cant sing their praises enough! :thumbsup:

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Not sure about this quote "Home of the worlds most powerful mining or caving caplamp", but Roys lamps are widely used in the mining community and do represent good value.

Chris.

Not sure about this quote "Home of the worlds most powerful mining or caving caplamp", but Roys lamps are widely used in the mining community and do represent good value.

Chris.

Yes, Chris right, his beats all and he dosn't like people to forget it
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I got a safelite from www.schauenburg.co.za, good light, long duration

The thing about caplamps and its important for people to be aware of this is that most 'mining lamps' are designed for use in working mines and as such are designed to comply with coal mine safety regulations and standards.
Whether these make ideal lighting for recreational purposes is highly debatable. The better ones such as the Oldham DL will be designed to exclude the use of aluminium and as such have heat sinking made from expensive metals such as nickel, this being reflected in the price.
This is really as much use as a chocolate fire guard to the recreational explorer.
In similar fashion they will be designed to throw a very narrow intese beam of light which in slate caverns produces a tiny circle of light on whever its directed. This becomes an objective in iteself to the point wherby the ability of an emitter to focus into this kind of tight narrow beam is rated higher than the overall efficincy. So you end up with lamps that consume 4 watts to produce 90 lumens.

I appreciate that some people may like this sort of thing, well fair enough, their choice.

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The thing about caplamps and its important for people to be aware of this is that most 'mining lamps' are designed for use in working mines and as such are designed to comply with coal mine safety regulations and standards.
Whether these make ideal lighting for recreational purposes is highly debatable. The better ones such as the Oldham DL will be designed to exclude the use of aluminium and as such have heat sinking made from expensive metals such as nickel, this being reflected in the price.
This is really as much use as a chocolate fire guard to the recreational explorer.
In similar fashion they will be designed to throw a very narrow intese beam of light which in slate caverns produces a tiny circle of light on whever its directed. This becomes an objective in iteself to the point wherby the ability of an emitter to focus into this kind of tight narrow beam is rated higher than the overall efficincy. So you end up with lamps that consume 4 watts to produce 90 lumens.

I appreciate that some people may like this sort of thing, well fair enough, their choice.

Wellsaid :thumbup:

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El cheapo Chinese miners lamp normally does the job up here as the Scottish mines I've seen tend to be on the small and narrower side.

El cheapo Chinese miners lamp normally does the job up here as the Scottish mines I've seen tend to be on the small and narrower side.

Your probably quite right, although mining lamps as I have described above at least these are as you say cheap.

I recently saw a bit of easy DIY up at the Nent. A chap had bought cheap Chinese cycle/head lamps based an a single XML, I think they were about £30. He had removed the headband and pop riveted the mounting plate direct onto his helmet. It could not have looked neater if bought of a retail store.
Middle mode was bright but sensible for general use, only problem was no second back up light and the silly third flashy mode.

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Another vote for Roy's lamps and his excellent after sales service :thumbsup: I have the Magnumstar which exceeds your stated budget but from what I've seen the smaller lamps are very good too!

I also have one of Mile's Raptors which although it has a tight beam as described is a pretty tough and simple light within your budget - not sure if he still sells them though?

http://www.ledcavinglamp.co.uk , they also do cordless models if that's what you prefer

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Hi,

Just to add to whats already been said, i have one of Roy's Trigons and rate it very highly, the light has been reliable, very effective and easy to use, and the only time i've ever needed to send anything for attention (a battery cell went low) Roy had it sorted and back to me in no time.

Another vote for Roy.

Any problems with his lamps are very quickly sorted. The MagnumStar is excellent for slate mines, overkill for lead mines but the 2-flood walking setting is the nicest light for pottering I've ever used.

Yet another vote for Roy. I have an Ecostar and I'm thrilled with it. :thumbsup:

One of the real strengths of buying a lamp from Roy is the after sales service. If it goes wrong it gets sorted promptly which is something you won't get from an Ebay Chinese mining lamp.

Another vote for Roy's lamps from me too -

I'm anal about researching a subject before spending a load of money (must be my Scottish gene?!) and looked at various lamps / conversions with regards to price, brightness, run time and reliability and kept coming back to Roy's at every turn.

I ended up with a Unistar (not made anymore) and an Ecostar for my lad.

Pre-sale email responses to questions replied to quickly and would agree with comments about after sale service too. (how many companies arnt so helpful once they've got your money?)

Bottom line - if my lamp failed tomorrow I know Roy would fix it promptly. If it was unrepairable I would buy another from him without hesitation.

For your budget get an Ecostar.

I too would recommend the Eco Star, it's a good allrounder and punches way above its weight for the price. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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