Power failure torch

[Webbo2]

I suppose there is also the option of bulk buying carrots. Anyone tried that? 😂

As we give lots of carrots to Bertie our Cocker Spaniel puppy I will be relying on hI’m to get me to to the boiler cupboard.

 

[Regular.Cyclist]

As an aside, where you headed to Mr Regular?

Still need to be within sensible commuting distance to work for the next three years so limits range a bit. Moving out to the west of the main town in D&G to a mile outside a small village (population less than 200). Still close enough to a forest for a bit of running, trekking and mountain biking, and 7 miles from Castle Douglas for a bit of shopping when needed.

The current own uses What3words as part of his address 😂

 

[Drago]

How wonderful! My next move will likely be a bit further North in the Leadhills area.

 

[Regular.Cyclist]

How wonderful! My next move will likely be a bit further North in the Leadhills area.

Looked at a property in Leadhills a few years ago, as a holiday home, but it sold before we were ready. The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Heritage Railway is a great place to visit.

 

[Drago]

We've accepted this year that, barring the unforeseen, I'll likely outlive Mrs D. If that day should come I'll be up there with my dogs.

 

[Gwylan]

At work we have a permanent light above the fire-exit that is permanently on and stays on for hours (built in batter) in the event of a power failure. There is no switch so it never goes off. It is bright enough to dimly light the whole room. Not what you're alluding to but it could be very useful in the event of an extended power failure.

It's all about maintained, non maintained and sustained lighting. Or something like that. All a lo easier and cheaper with LEDs and modern batteries.
Another of my beige cardigans.

 

[Drago]

Anyway, I keep a Fenix on my bedside table and a magnetic mechanics torch on the side of the fridge.

 

[Regular.Cyclist]

Plan is to have something out in the hallway at the top, and bottom, of the stairs that will stay unlit until there is a power cut, then flash, or light but not at full power, so it can easily be found and turned up in intensity if required.

I ‘d rather not have something that lights like the midday sun at 2:30 am because the power has gone out.

 

[TLW1]

I too use my garmin and in an emergency if you have a newish phone you can turn the torch on by voice activation

 

[Webbo2]

I too use my garmin and in an emergency if you have a newish phone you can turn the torch on by voice activation

Is that like do stuff on google in your car. “ Hey Google can you turn off the heated steering wheel” Sorry we are unable to deal with your request at the moment”

 

[roley poley]

I recommend a head torch so you have lighting where ever you choose to look ,your hands are free to work and no seeking of a stable resting place that puts the beam just where you need it

 

[classic33]

Whatever solution you find, return them to the same place each time. It'll be easier find when needed if it's left in the one place.

 

[Webbo2]

Whatever solution you find, return them to the same place each time. It'll be easier find when needed if it's left in the one place.

Wheres the fun in that.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

[classic33]

Wheres the fun in that.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

It'll make finding the carrot stash easier as well.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Petzl still make great headtorches. I’d also get some LED lights to light rooms or stairs in addition during power cuts.