Keeping her Lit!
Head torches and head lamps have made the winter months more tolerable on the farm, when hiking and even when you pop out to get the turf in.
Miners and cavers have long appreciated the value of a hands free light in the dark. It’s a wonder then that it took the rest of us so long to cop on to the absolute freedom of a good head torch. A head torch is one of the most useful thing in a farmers work kit. It’s a boon to electricians and builders working in tight crawl spaces and it’s a fun safety item to have if you like your winter morning walks.
When choosing a head torch or lamp that suits you, there are a number of things to consider. Usage is the main one. If you are likely to spend an hour or so on the side of a hillside with a lamb birthing, then comfort and long battery life are your criteria. At The Dandy’s Derrynoose, we have a large product range to suit all needs, budgets and styles. It's always important to choose a head torch which feels comfortable. The larger head lamps come with a strap that goes over the top of your head to stop them sliding down whilst in use. The lighter units have just one strap around the head.
Some people love the led fitted beanie. Here is a trouble free light for those dark wintry evenings that keeps the head warm as well! It is completely rechargeable and will give you 4 hours of light. Given its modest selling price, the Jefferson Led Beanie hat is well worth the investment and makes for a lovely gift for the active Dad (or Mam). It’s fully washable at cold temperatures and only takes a few hours to come back to full charge. There should be a few of these hats in the house to prevent the inevitable quarrels over who took the magic hat!
The Jefferson headlight with motion sensor is ideal for detailed inspections. Specifically designed for professionals, this LED head torch can be operated through motion sensors or an on/off switch. The light on the head torch rotates 80° to allow light to be directed exactly where needed. Comes with a micro USB charging cable for fast recharge and only weighs 146 g with the battery.
The light output of your head lamp is measured in ‘lumens’ and basically this means, the more lumens of power, the brighter the beam. On the other hand, the higher the lumens, the higher the energy consumption. If you need advice or assistance in choosing the head torch for your needs, we can certainly help you. If your head torch projects 10,000 lumens over 500 meters, then your battery will last a whole ten minutes! However, our most popular heads torches will probably beam somewhere between 160 and 750 lumens, so battery life should be much more practical than this. At The Dandy’s, we know our range well and can point, or even light the way, to the one best suited for your needs. The Light output can vary greatly on head torches and investing wisely will illuminate your world and work in an easy and practical way.
They say it is so much better to light candles than curse the darkness and we wouldn’t argue with that thinking. Consider getting yourself kitted out with a good head torch for the dark days ahead, whether you are farming, in construction, out hiking, camping or just pottering about in the yard. Call into us and we will help you keep her lit.
