Handheld LED torch

A basic handheld torch so you are not using your phone as a light in a power cut.

Main benefits

• Lets you move around without draining a mobile phone battery.
• Matches official advice to keep a torch and spare batteries.

Key specifications

Specifications depend on the model. Check capacity, battery requirements, suitability and manufacturer instructions before buying.

Practical use cases

• Finding stopcocks, meters or a fuse box.
• Moving between rooms if the heating and lights are off.

Limitations and safety

• A torch is not a heater or a cooker.
• Official guidance notes that torches are safer than candles, but you should still keep spare batteries and test it.

Testing status

We have not personally tested a named product for this guide. Compare specifications and follow manufacturer instructions.