Cordless LED Trouble Lights are Awesome

[BarrelRoll]

If anyone hasn't used a cordless LED trouble light look into one. I teach high school auto shop and they are great. The kids haven't come close to breaking it, no extension cords across the shop floor, no light bulbs, no batteries. It will pay for it's self in less than a semester in light bulbs alone. I just picked up one for home today, it cost me $30 and it will be nice to have 1 less extension cord running across the shop floor.

[Myanarchy]

got 2 of the BandD ones on clearance and wish I had bought them all

[Slowzuki]

I got one at xmas, been super so far!

[uglyscout]

I've had a cheapo one for about a year... the battery won't hold much of a charge now... I need to buy a better one -- 'cause when it works it kicks ass.

[PTSchram]

When I first opened my shop, ShopBoy was always burning himself, or worse, burning carpeting in trucks.

I finally went to CFLs in my drop-lights. I've been looking at the LED cordless units and am now gonna consider it more seriously.

What brands are you guys using, and which have the best battery life and fastest recharge?

[dopeassjackson]

when ever i use a LED flashlight i can never see the colors right and always go looking for a normal flashlight.

[Myanarchy]

When I first opened my shop, ShopBoy was always burning himself, or worse, burning carpeting in trucks.

I finally went to CFLs in my drop-lights. I've been looking at the LED cordless units and am now gonna consider it more seriously.

What brands are you guys using, and which have the best battery life and fastest recharge?

Get hours of light out of my black and decker one and just charge it over night

[BarrelRoll]

I think the one we have at school is an MIT, it's the big one with 3 settings, it lasts for a while, it only gets used 2-3 hours a day max but it will some times be a week before the kids remember to plug in the charger.

They definetly elminate the burns and smells too.

[D60]

Yep, I just got tired of rolling over the cord w the creeper last week and bought a Bayco from MSC. It was $40. It claims it'll run 24hrs w the "flashlight" (end of light illuminated) or 4 hours for the trouble light. Came w 12V DC adapter. Given the 12V charging option, it seems these have made things like the ARB Adventure Light obsolete.

edit: see also:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=628675

[cdansan]

I just clicked ont he link in the other thread. They are on sale for $24.99 from Northern Tool right now.
Dan

[ToddRH]

Sears has a couple different craftsman ones that are $20 when on sale.
Not only are they good for working on your junk, but the are pretty good for the campsite as well. One even comes with a 12volt plug for the car.

[TNToy]

I finally went to CFLs in my drop-lights. I've been looking at the LED cordless units and am now gonna consider it more seriously.

What brands are you guys using, and which have the best battery life and fastest recharge?I just traded all my Matco cordless tools over to the new Snap-On stuff.

CT1140 3/8" 14.4V impact, CT4850HO 1/2" 18V impact, and the 18V versaVolt LED Light.

Okay, we've all head how badass their new 1/2" drive cordless impact is, and it's true. It's removed every crank bolt I've taken it to so far. Although Toyotas don't tend to be that super-tight to begin with, it's still been very impressive. Never had a cordless I felt REQURIED a torque stick on customers wheels before.

Still, the most impressive part of the set has been a total surprise. The light is ridiculous. It runs a full week on one 18V battery, and is holyshit bright. You literally couldn't even tell a Stinger flashlight was turned on when this thing is under the hood/dash with you. I couldn't live without it anymore. Did a 3RZ motor job in a Tacoma and I ran the light all day wihtout a break. Still lasted 3 more days before I had to charge it.

There are various LED/Flourescent/Incandescent drop lights and cordless work lights in use in our dealership. It's easily twice as bright as anything else my coworkers use. Except for the two that ran out and bought one after I let them borrow it, of course. ;)

Okay, yeah, the set of 3 would be expensive without any type of discount, but my Snappy driver and I get along pretty damn well.

[uglyscout]

I have this one:

Fiet Work light.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LWIRHA/ref=asc_df_B000LWIRHA714009?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=dealt5265-20&linkCode=asn

Don't buy one.

I have broken the hook off the top. The handle from the light. And it won't hold a charge too long after just 1 year or not much use...

[jpmassey]

Get hours of light out of my black and decker one and just charge it over night

x2

[Boceefus]

I have yet to buy a cordless droplight, but burning out way too many bulb with the traditional incandescent light I went and bought this.

http://www.amazon.com/Woods-38046-YELLOW-JACKET-LIGHT/dp/B000HMBNKC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1234546836&sr=1-3

The light it put out was great, along witht he bendable hooks. But the light broke off from the handle the first day I had it. Its held together with electrical tape, but I wasnt happy with the new $25 light breaking so fast. Yellow Jacket light brings the suck.

[D60]

My local Sears has a flyer in the paper. Their 35 LED unit is supposed to be on sale 50% off this Sunday 3/1 only. Makes it around $17. The same light is in the current Craftsman Club flyer for $25 on sale thru 3/8.

[extremeoffroad]

Bought 2 at ebay for $20 with charger and 12 volt hookup pretty good light use them all the time.

[OKMudn]

The cordless LED trouble light will be one of the greatest tools to come along in our lifetimes! No more cords and no more broken bulbs every time you bump it or drop it!

For the corded trouble lights that I still use they are getting the small CFL bulbs. Man I never would have dreamed how tough those things are and they sure dont get hot like the old bulbs. Not to mention much cheaper than a rough service bulb.

[Jokeman]

I just traded all my Matco cordless tools over to the new Snap-On stuff.

CT1140 3/8" 14.4V impact, CT4850HO 1/2" 18V impact, and the 18V versaVolt LED Light.

Okay, we've all head how badass their new 1/2" drive cordless impact is, and it's true. It's removed every crank bolt I've taken it to so far. Although Toyotas don't tend to be that super-tight to begin with, it's still been very impressive. Never had a cordless I felt REQURIED a torque stick on customers wheels before.

Still, the most impressive part of the set has been a total surprise. The light is ridiculous. It runs a full week on one 18V battery, and is holyshit bright. You literally couldn't even tell a Stinger flashlight was turned on when this thing is under the hood/dash with you. I couldn't live without it anymore. Did a 3RZ motor job in a Tacoma and I ran the light all day wihtout a break. Still lasted 3 more days before I had to charge it.

There are various LED/Flourescent/Incandescent drop lights and cordless work lights in use in our dealership. It's easily twice as bright as anything else my coworkers use. Except for the two that ran out and bought one after I let them borrow it, of course. ;)

Okay, yeah, the set of 3 would be expensive without any type of discount, but my Snappy driver and I get along pretty damn well.

I have the two snappy impacts and the LED light also. I wouldnt trade them for any other brand. I used the CT4850HO 1/2" to put the tires on my snowmobile trailer. It tore the first lug right out. I under estimated its power!:laughing:

[montecarlo31]

Sears has a couple different craftsman ones that are $20 when on sale.
Not only are they good for working on your junk, but the are pretty good for the campsite as well. One even comes with a 12volt plug for the car.

I have that one, the wifey got it for me for x mas and man is it handy. I don't have a big yard or anything like most but it works great for my garage or when I'm trying to get the generator started.