badmix
1/2 ton status
Looking for something will last out in the field (trail). Looking at LED, but there are a gazillion different ones out there. So, what are you guys using for those "in the dark" repairs.
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Need recommendations for good work light
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bp71k5
3/4 ton status
I know it weird, but ive been using the flashlight app on my iphone the past few weeks while working underneath the truck at night. Not ideal, but better than nothing. The LED based lights are nice cause they use very little power, but they still put out a lot less light than just a plain lightbulb. I guess you can't use a lightbulb out on the trail.
Ive got one led based light with a flexible arm that's supposed to let you wrap it around stuff to hold it in position, but it never stays in place.
I've seen a few new ones that can be placed on the ground at lots of different angles which look useful. They kinda look like those multi-sided dice from D&D games, except a lot bigger.
Ive got one led based light with a flexible arm that's supposed to let you wrap it around stuff to hold it in position, but it never stays in place.
I've seen a few new ones that can be placed on the ground at lots of different angles which look useful. They kinda look like those multi-sided dice from D&D games, except a lot bigger.
I use my 1000 watt dual light plugged into my power invertor. Puts off ALOT of light and also some heat.
I have 2 of these.
35 LED's
some on tip to use as flashlight.
rechargable. Lasts a good while and GREAT light output.
35 LED's
some on tip to use as flashlight.
rechargable. Lasts a good while and GREAT light output.
I run the old reel lights that used to be under hood on Chevys. I put an led into it and have it mounted in back by tool box. Works great. Cheap. I had to silicone the lens back on due to the led being longer but no biggie.
LED lights, once you get away from the toys, are many times brighter than the equivalent incandescent bulb type.
Forget about the ones with three or four LEDs. The real performers use one incredibly bright one.
The question is, what do you want it to do?
If strictly for a work light, then you need one of the cheaper ones, and you want it with the orange peel reflector.
If you want one for looking for problems or walking out at night, get one of the better Fenixes or a Lumapower.
They use digital switching so you can have different amounts of light without wasting battery life.
I have a Lumapower Lumahunter model, that uses two 123 lithium cells.
In "turbo" mode, I can light up the tops of pine trees 400 yards away across my field.
And it will give me about an hour and a half of light at full brightness. Then, it gives me a few more hours of lessor brightness using a digital step-up circuit.
Or, I can set it on the lowest mode, and it will run for days.
And this in a flashlight that will fit in your pocket.
Go here, http://www.batteryjunction.com
and check out the Fenix and Lumapower models.
Stay away from SureFire.
I have a couple, and they are great lights, but both the other ones eat them up for brightness, for less than half the price.
All these lights use the 123 lithium batteries. They run about 4 to 5 dollars in stores. Order them from this outfit in bulk, and pay less than a dollar or so.
I recommend the Panasonics.
For a cheaper, smaller light that uses one AA battery but still cranks out amazing light for its size, try this one. http://www.batteryjunction.com/proton.html
J.
Forget about the ones with three or four LEDs. The real performers use one incredibly bright one.
The question is, what do you want it to do?
If strictly for a work light, then you need one of the cheaper ones, and you want it with the orange peel reflector.
If you want one for looking for problems or walking out at night, get one of the better Fenixes or a Lumapower.
They use digital switching so you can have different amounts of light without wasting battery life.
I have a Lumapower Lumahunter model, that uses two 123 lithium cells.
In "turbo" mode, I can light up the tops of pine trees 400 yards away across my field.
And it will give me about an hour and a half of light at full brightness. Then, it gives me a few more hours of lessor brightness using a digital step-up circuit.
Or, I can set it on the lowest mode, and it will run for days.
And this in a flashlight that will fit in your pocket.
Go here, http://www.batteryjunction.com
and check out the Fenix and Lumapower models.
Stay away from SureFire.
I have a couple, and they are great lights, but both the other ones eat them up for brightness, for less than half the price.
All these lights use the 123 lithium batteries. They run about 4 to 5 dollars in stores. Order them from this outfit in bulk, and pay less than a dollar or so.
I recommend the Panasonics.
For a cheaper, smaller light that uses one AA battery but still cranks out amazing light for its size, try this one. http://www.batteryjunction.com/proton.html
J.
I use a clamp light w/ fluorescent bulb and power inverter...
andyblack
Registered Loser
I always use headlamps. They're easy to store and keep up with. Plus you can use them with both hands free and they point where you're looking. Right now I have a Petzl Tikka XP. It has some bright LEDs with three brightness levels and a momentary extra-bright function. It puts out white (not yellow like incandescent bulbs) but not harsh light and the batteries last a long time. It has a little light on the side that will start flashing when the three AAA batts need replacing. It's light and comfortable. You won't even know you have it on. $50 or $60 I think.
One day I'm going to fork over the $200 for one of Surefire's awesome Saint headlamps. Look that one up on their website.
One day I'm going to fork over the $200 for one of Surefire's awesome Saint headlamps. Look that one up on their website.
I have 2 of these.
35 LED's
some on tip to use as flashlight.
rechargable. Lasts a good while and GREAT light output.
I have that same one, Craftsman, about $35, nice thing is it has a AC charger and a 12v car charger included. I have had good luck with mine and it holds a charge quite well.
CrewCab59
1/2 ton status
Yep, The Craftsman works good , a have a few of them .
