The brightness of our LED torches is indicated in the form of a ‘Lumen’ rating, this reveals the maximum amount of light that will be emitted every time the torch is switched on. One lumen is the equivalent to the brightness of one flame of one candle. The torch’s lumen output will also define the length of time that the torch batteries will last you. Before buying one, it is advisable to have a think about the intended use for the torch, this will give you a clearer idea of what lumen rating torch is actually required for the job. The other rating you will come across is the ‘Watts’. This figure isn’t actually as important as the lumens because LED torches do not really consume that much power anyway. LED torches emit a characteristic pure white light, more akin to natural sun light, this is very different from the old style flashlights where the light colour is more yellowish. Furthermore, when the batteries start to lose power, LED torches continue to project the white light, unlike the traditional torches which will turn progressively dimmer and more yellowy-orange in colour. Many police officers are using LED torches as strategic weapons. The extreme brightness that the new generation LED torches are capable of outputting can create temporary blindness. For police officers, this can be a much safer alternative to other kinds of brutal control techniques. Temporary blindness allows the officers to distract the criminal long enough that they can then make their approach and apprehend them before anyone comes to any unnecessary harm. These super bright LED torches used by the police typically have a brightness output of ninety lumens and use 3 watts or more. Since the innovation of placing a tiny mirror in the bulb, the light from LED torches now have the capabilities to achieve the same, if not greater, distances (throw) as the old style incandescent torches. Rather than producing a ring of light like the old flashlights, the light from LED torches are brighter, more focused, and directional.