Today is Torch Day

With the invention of the dry cell and miniature incandescent electric light bulbs, it soon allowed the first battery-powered torches to be possible around the year 1899. In 1887, the very first dry cell battery was invented. Unlike previous batteries, it used an electrolyte paste instead of a liquid electrolyte.

This was the very first battery actually suitable for portable electrical devices that were safe, as it did not spill or break easily and worked in any orientation, unlike the liquid electrolyte batteries. The first mass-produced dry cell batteries started coming in around 1896, and the invention of portable electric lights soon followed suit.

Torches had become extremely popular in China around the 1930’s, with around sixty companies making torches for the population of China, some even selling for as little as one-third of the cost of equivalent imported models that were being shipped out at the time.

I find myself drawn to the displays by the tills in outdoor shops and have to be very self-disciplined to stop myself having as many torches as guitars

 

Can never find mine in the dark

 

Who needs batteries?



My mates old stinky, a Premier Malham. His light went out years ago, and this lamp goes to the Gaping Gill whinch meet with me and we both sit in the main chamber for a bit and remember him. This is where it all began for me, thanks to me bud. He's got a lot to answer for, the bugger.

 

Petzl Gloom @bernjb56 or a pocket full of Tikkas?

 

I seem to have an unhealthy addiction to torches... every time the tool van comes round at work I seem to buy another one!

 

Beat me to it.
I've a selection of torches ranging from tiny ones which run on a button battery through to Maglites which run on 8 D size batteries.
Although my favourite runs on 2 x 9 volt cells and te LEDs light the place up like daylight.

 

When it’s dark you don’t need a torch .you should either bein the pub or in bed .

 

I would post a tortuous pun but I couldn't think of any

 

I'm sure one will come to you in a flash.

 

Like a lightbulb moment?

 

Your not eating enough carrots

 

This attempt at humour could be construed as assault and battery of the senses.

 

I was planning on a career as a Torch Singer ..................................... alas my gender wasn't suitable.

 

If I get caught I'll end up in a cell!

 

Went to a ‘cave rave’, last weekend, Whole place was lit up with led’s. It was great! Surprising how bright they are!

 

Nice! .... Can't hold a candle to that one