iMounTEK 8 LED Inspection Torch - mini review
Price: 99p free shipping
Manufacturer: iMounTEK
Model: Pocket light
Power: 8 x standard 5mm LEDs 4.5V
Run By: 3 X AAA
Burn Time: 11 hours from a fresh set of batteries
Description: Magnetic pocket work lamp
Shipped From: UK
Vendor: ebay seller
First Impressions
Following my last ebay haul I was left with a few quid burning a hole in my pocket so I choose to take a chance on this torch. At 99p it didn't seem to much of a risk. I wasn't too bothered if it turned out to be crap.
The torch arrived after a couple of days as it was stocked in the UK - no extended delivery time from China for a change.
The pack is as simple as they come. A piece of card with a piece of moulded plastic slid over the top, nothing fancy.
Inside was a lightweight pen style torch. Made from a low quality plastic and feeling a little cheap to the touch the construction leaves a lot to be desired.
The body of the the torch is a one piece affair with a screw cap battery cover which doubles as the one/off switch.
The business end of the torch features 8 standard LEDs - no lens or reflector to be seen - this would suggest that the torch is more suited to close work applications than shining any kind of distance.
Along one side of the torch is a clip much like you would find on a pen, handy for strapping to a shirt or trouser pocket.
The iMounTEK is described as being magnetic and this is evident by two such magnets cunningly placed on the side and on the bottom end cap.
Testing
As this torch is only effective at close quarter it was hardly worth testing outside in the bushes as I normally would.
Instead I stuck it to the fridge to test the magnets. The magnetic strength turned out to be OK but not the strongest by any means.
The light thrown out by this torch is quite bright really. Not at all like what I was expecting.
I found the brightness to be adequate enough for emergencies.
The literature suggests that a fresh set of batteries will last around 11 hours which I haven't tried yet but I don't doubt it.
In terms of life expectancy then I would say that this torch would probably last a couple of years provided the case doesn't get damaged - this seems to be the weak point of the device.
Rating: ✅✅✅
Hmm it's not too bad for a quid. It works and is bright enough for most things up close.
Cheap and cheerful
