We have Quantek torch lights in our cottages. One has stopped working and they don't seem to make them anymore. Can anyone recommend a substitute? We used SafeTlights in the past which were useless - guests constantly broke the fins in the charging plug.
What we're looking for is a torch that sits in a charger that plugs in to a normal socket and will switch on automatically in a power cut. A night light is nice but not essential. Must be easy to pick up & use as a torch in an emergency - basically idiot proof
Emergency rechargeable torch lights
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Emergency rechargeable torch lights
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Joint owner of Baker's Cottage in Chester & Chandler's Cottage in Sidmouth
Joint owner of Baker's Cottage in Chester & Chandler's Cottage in Sidmouth
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We had 2 Quantek torches to supplement our emergency lighting and as a convenience to our guests.
Brilliant - still have 2 in our house
Sadly they stopped working after 2 years and we could not find replacements at a sensible price.
We now have "Safe T light`s".
Although not quite as good as the quantek, they are much cheaper - so not a head ache if one gets taken home (hasn`t happened yet).
You can find them on line/ebay.
Best,
K&J
Brilliant - still have 2 in our house
Sadly they stopped working after 2 years and we could not find replacements at a sensible price.
We now have "Safe T light`s".
Although not quite as good as the quantek, they are much cheaper - so not a head ache if one gets taken home (hasn`t happened yet).
You can find them on line/ebay.
Best,
K&J
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I think the Safe-T-Lights were redesigned. The original had 4 thin fins that got bent by guests ramming the torch in when not aligned. I spoke to the designed and he provided some new holders at low cost/ Looking at pictures of the ones shipping now they seem to have 2 wider fins so should be more robust.
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Take a look on Amazon for emergency lighting - that way you will know how much it costs. Prices can start at about £20.Joanna wrote:Thanks all - I'll ask our electrician about proper emergency lighting & in the meantime look at the other torches. It's useful to have torches anyway so we may end up with both.
Re: Emergency rechargeable torch lights
We use these:Joanna wrote:We have Quantek torch lights in our cottages. One has stopped working and they don't seem to make them anymore. Can anyone recommend a substitute? We used SafeTlights in the past which were useless - guests constantly broke the fins in the charging plug.
What we're looking for is a torch that sits in a charger that plugs in to a normal socket and will switch on automatically in a power cut. A night light is nice but not essential. Must be easy to pick up & use as a torch in an emergency - basically idiot proof
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AP-Emergency-S ... 446&sr=8-5
Regards
Jonathan