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When will someone reinvent the trouble light?
When will someone reinvent the trouble light?
Or should I say create a troubleFREE light..... All my life I have battled these damn things. They are all poorly made. They are always facing the wrong way, either blinding the user or pointing away from the work. They are nearly impossible to keep pointing the right way, their hooks are poor and they eat lightbulbs like crazy. OK, I know someone will tell me to get those heavy-use bulbs, but I have tried them, and while they are more durable, they still break when the f**king trouble light falls, (and they always do). Plus, those heavy-use bulbs are nearly $3 each, and for that price I can buy a dozen regular bulbs, and just keep replacing them every few work hours because there is no way to keep them from eating bulbs. Trouble lights are aptly named because they are nothing but trouble. This is the 21st century. Isn't it time someone comes up with a better light? One that stays put, stays the direction the user turns it, has a hook that locks in place, has some shock proof cushion for the bulb, and more. I am not complaining about the quality of the lights, because I have gotten the cheap ones that fail soon, and the costly ones that are durable. It's the DESIGN that flops every time. They are just not made to be user friendly and they are a pain in the butt no matter how much they cost. Someone, somewhere, someday, a newly designed trouble(free) light needs to be created. We can send men to the moon and have all this technology, yet no one can make a portable light that does not fight the user and eat bulbs. Maybe it's time..... Mark |
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I love the trouble light I got used at Boeing Surplus a few years ago.
It is a bit bulky, since it has a 2-foot-long fluorescent head. But it's indestructible -- I've driven over it without damaging it. And it does have a locking hook. A nice long power cord, too. Oh, and it's waterproof and gas-tight for hazardous locations. I've actually lowered it a couple of feet into the bay without trouble. Sorry, but one thing it doesn't have any more is a brand name. -- is Joshua Putnam http://www.phred.org/~josh/ Braze your own bicycle frames. See http://www.phred.org/~josh/build/build.html |
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Mark and Kim Smith wrote:
I like the version I have. LED brights, a hook on each end. Half the size, diameter and weight of a traditional light. Best of all, it is rechargeable and lasts 8-12 hours on a single charge. No cord to battle with. You should get one!! have a link? |
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Mark and Kim Smith wrote: I like the version I have. LED brights, a hook on each end. Half the size, diameter and weight of a traditional light. Best of all, it is rechargeable and lasts 8-12 hours on a single charge. No cord to battle with. You should get one!! have a link? http://www.atdtools.com/showitem.php?item_id=80103 |
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Mark and Kim Smith wrote:
I like the version I have. LED brights, a hook on each end. Half the size, diameter and weight of a traditional light. Best of all, it is rechargeable and lasts 8-12 hours on a single charge. No cord to battle with. You should get one!! have a link? http://www.atdtools.com/showitem.php?item_id=80103 Cool Is it well made? lasts a long time? |
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Doug wrote:
On Mon, 23 Oct 2006 01:08:54 -0500, wrote: When will someone reinvent the trouble light? Or should I say create a troubleFREE light..... All my life I have battled these damn things. They are all poorly made. They are always facing the wrong way, either blinding the user or pointing away from the work. They are nearly impossible to keep pointing the right way, their hooks are poor and they eat lightbulbs like crazy. OK, I know someone will tell me to get those heavy-use bulbs, but I have tried them, and while they are more durable, they still break when the f**king trouble light falls, (and they always do). Plus, those heavy-use bulbs are nearly $3 each, and for that price I can buy a dozen regular bulbs, and just keep replacing them every few work hours because there is no way to keep them from eating bulbs. Trouble lights are aptly named because they are nothing but trouble. This is the 21st century. Isn't it time someone comes up with a better light? One that stays put, stays the direction the user turns it, has a hook that locks in place, has some shock proof cushion for the bulb, and more. I am not complaining about the quality of the lights, because I have gotten the cheap ones that fail soon, and the costly ones that are durable. It's the DESIGN that flops every time. They are just not made to be user friendly and they are a pain in the butt no matter how much they cost. Someone, somewhere, someday, a newly designed trouble(free) light needs to be created. We can send men to the moon and have all this technology, yet no one can make a portable light that does not fight the user and eat bulbs. Maybe it's time..... Mark Where have ya been? They invented some nice trouble free flourescent trouble lights about 20 or 30 years ago... Doug I've been using those, they only have a lifespan of about a year or so, and they eat bulbs too. If the housings were made more durable they could be an excellent product however. nate -- replace "fly" with "com" to reply. http://home.comcast.net/~njnagel |
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My 18Volt drill came in a kit with a light and I love it. The battery will last forever (hours) and the battery acts as an anchor so it doesn't move from where you point it. Fantastic. On Mon, 23 Oct 2006 01:08:54 -0500, wrote: When will someone reinvent the trouble light? Or should I say create a troubleFREE light..... All my life I have battled these damn things. They are all poorly made. They are always facing the wrong way, either blinding the user or pointing away from the work. They are nearly impossible to keep pointing the right way, their hooks are poor and they eat lightbulbs like crazy. OK, I know someone will tell me to get those heavy-use bulbs, but I have tried them, and while they are more durable, they still break when the f**king trouble light falls, (and they always do). Plus, those heavy-use bulbs are nearly $3 each, and for that price I can buy a dozen regular bulbs, and just keep replacing them every few work hours because there is no way to keep them from eating bulbs. Trouble lights are aptly named because they are nothing but trouble. This is the 21st century. Isn't it time someone comes up with a better light? One that stays put, stays the direction the user turns it, has a hook that locks in place, has some shock proof cushion for the bulb, and more. I am not complaining about the quality of the lights, because I have gotten the cheap ones that fail soon, and the costly ones that are durable. It's the DESIGN that flops every time. They are just not made to be user friendly and they are a pain in the butt no matter how much they cost. Someone, somewhere, someday, a newly designed trouble(free) light needs to be created. We can send men to the moon and have all this technology, yet no one can make a portable light that does not fight the user and eat bulbs. Maybe it's time..... Mark |
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DK wrote in
news My 18Volt drill came in a kit with a light and I love it. The battery will last forever (hours) and the battery acts as an anchor so it doesn't move from where you point it. Fantastic. On Mon, 23 Oct 2006 01:08:54 -0500, wrote: When will someone reinvent the trouble light? Or should I say create a troubleFREE light..... All my life I have battled these damn things. They are all poorly made. They are always facing the wrong way, either blinding the user or pointing away from the work. They are nearly impossible to keep pointing the right way, their hooks are poor and they eat lightbulbs like crazy. OK, I know someone will tell me to get those heavy-use bulbs, but I have tried them, and while they are more durable, they still break when the f**king trouble light falls, (and they always do). Plus, those heavy-use bulbs are nearly $3 each, and for that price I can buy a dozen regular bulbs, and just keep replacing them every few work hours because there is no way to keep them from eating bulbs. Trouble lights are aptly named because they are nothing but trouble. This is the 21st century. Isn't it time someone comes up with a better light? One that stays put, stays the direction the user turns it, has a hook that locks in place, has some shock proof cushion for the bulb, and more. I am not complaining about the quality of the lights, because I have gotten the cheap ones that fail soon, and the costly ones that are durable. It's the DESIGN that flops every time. They are just not made to be user friendly and they are a pain in the butt no matter how much they cost. Someone, somewhere, someday, a newly designed trouble(free) light needs to be created. We can send men to the moon and have all this technology, yet no one can make a portable light that does not fight the user and eat bulbs. Maybe it's time..... Mark I saw an auto trouble light on Two Guys Garage on Speed Channel,it had a magnet on the base to hold to the body,and a flex neck so you could aim it where desired,battery-powered(rechargable,IIRC). I bought a $10 12" battery-powered fluorescent that uses 8 AA cells (12V),and has a socket for an external 12V DC power source,so I made up a 12ft.cable with alligator clips so I can connect it to the car battery. Very useful. I've also seen 30-LED auto trouble lights at Harbor Freight,both rechargable and battery-powered,and they also have a 6 LED battery-powered light made for wall-mounting to illuminate pic frames or bookshelves,whatever you wish to attach it to.That might make a nice trouble light. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
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On 24 Oct 2006 00:25:06 GMT, Jim Yanik wrote:
DK wrote in news My 18Volt drill came in a kit with a light and I love it. The battery will last forever (hours) and the battery acts as an anchor so it doesn't move from where you point it. Fantastic. On Mon, 23 Oct 2006 01:08:54 -0500, wrote: When will someone reinvent the trouble light? Or should I say create a troubleFREE light..... All my life I have battled these damn things. They are all poorly made. They are always facing the wrong way, either blinding the user or pointing away from the work. They are nearly impossible to keep pointing the right way, their hooks are poor and they eat lightbulbs like crazy. OK, I know someone will tell me to get those heavy-use bulbs, but I have tried them, and while they are more durable, they still break when the f**king trouble light falls, (and they always do). Plus, those heavy-use bulbs are nearly $3 each, and for that price I can buy a dozen regular bulbs, and just keep replacing them every few work hours because there is no way to keep them from eating bulbs. Trouble lights are aptly named because they are nothing but trouble. This is the 21st century. Isn't it time someone comes up with a better light? One that stays put, stays the direction the user turns it, has a hook that locks in place, has some shock proof cushion for the bulb, and more. I am not complaining about the quality of the lights, because I have gotten the cheap ones that fail soon, and the costly ones that are durable. It's the DESIGN that flops every time. They are just not made to be user friendly and they are a pain in the butt no matter how much they cost. Someone, somewhere, someday, a newly designed trouble(free) light needs to be created. We can send men to the moon and have all this technology, yet no one can make a portable light that does not fight the user and eat bulbs. Maybe it's time..... Mark I saw an auto trouble light on Two Guys Garage on Speed Channel,it had a magnet on the base to hold to the body,and a flex neck so you could aim it where desired,battery-powered(rechargable,IIRC). I bought a $10 12" battery-powered fluorescent that uses 8 AA cells (12V),and has a socket for an external 12V DC power source,so I made up a 12ft.cable with alligator clips so I can connect it to the car battery. Very useful. I've also seen 30-LED auto trouble lights at Harbor Freight,both rechargable and battery-powered,and they also have a 6 LED battery-powered light made for wall-mounting to illuminate pic frames or bookshelves,whatever you wish to attach it to.That might make a nice trouble light. Thanks for everyones replies, but I DO NOT want battery powered. I want plug in, 120VAC. The last thing I need is to have to change and charge batteries and have the batteries die when i am working. Thats as bad as the bulb burning out and would happen more often. On top of that, I know how they rob people with the cost of those rechargable batteries. No Thanks !!!!! Now if they made and sold a LED light that is bright enough as a 100W bulb and uses 120VAC, I might be happy. As for the florescent trouble lights, I had one, it did not last very long. Mark |
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blueman wrote: writes: Thanks for everyones replies, but I DO NOT want battery powered. I want plug in, 120VAC. The last thing I need is to have to change and charge batteries and have the batteries die when i am working. Thats as bad as the bulb burning out and would happen more often. On top of that, I know how they rob people with the cost of those rechargable batteries. No Thanks !!!!! I made a trouble light from a car headlight mounted in a flower pot...a long wire and some clip leads. Very bright and well focused, I can clip it onto the battery or run it on a 12v supply... pretty sturdy too... Mark |
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Thanks for everyones replies, but I DO NOT want battery powered. I want plug in, 120VAC. The last thing I need is to have to change and charge batteries and have the batteries die when i am working. Thats as bad as the bulb burning out and would happen more often. On top of that, I know how they rob people with the cost of those rechargable batteries. No Thanks !!!!! Just buy a sheet-metal trouble light of the normal type, and drill a couple holes in the back so you can screw a clamp to it. While you're at it, bend the wire hook into a closed loop, and slap a carbiner on it. |
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