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Helmet torches compared for bushfire and structural work: output, batteries, glove-friendly switches and where to buy in Australia and New Zealand.
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TODO(Dan) One or two sentences: your pick and why. Written last, once the picks are tested.
TODO(Dan) Why this one.
Buy in Australia
Buy in New Zealand
TODO(Dan) Why this one.
Buy in Australia
Buy in New Zealand
Best for bushfire crews (TBC)
by LedlenserResearched, not yet testedDraft
TODO(Dan) Why a headlamp may beat a helmet torch on bushfire jobs.
Buy in New Zealand
| Product | Type | Output | Battery | Water rating | Weight | Price (AU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adalit L5 Power Adalit | Handheld / helmet torch (TODO(verify)) | TODO(verify) | TODO(verify) | TODO(verify) | TODO(verify) | TODO(verify) |
| Adalit L.20 Adalit | TODO(verify) | TODO(verify) | TODO(verify) | TODO(verify) | TODO(verify) | TODO(verify) |
| Ledlenser headlamp (model TBC) Ledlenser | Headlamp | TODO(verify) | TODO(verify) | TODO(verify) | TODO(verify) | TODO(verify) |
TODO(Dan) What you can and can't operate in structural gloves.
TODO(verify) Many brigades restrict what can be fitted to issued helmets. Check your brigade's policy.
TODO(Dan) Rechargeable vs AA on a five-day strike team.
TODO(verify) What the IP and drop ratings mean in plain English.