Can anyone recommend some reasonably bright portable work lights
better than the typical 11w or 13w ones that are commonly available.

Are the multi-led ones any good?

I'd prefer 12 volts (big boat batteries available) but could make do
with mains I suppose.

--
Chris Green

wrote in message ...
Can anyone recommend some reasonably bright portable work lights
better than the typical 11w or 13w ones that are commonly available.

Are the multi-led ones any good?

I'd prefer 12 volts (big boat batteries available) but could make do
with mains I suppose.

--
Chris Green


one of the most useful lights I have is a 20W link light that I never got
around to fitting in the kitchen. With a long 'printer' lead or similar, I
find myself using this everywhere. Use in conjunction with a cheap LED head
light, hands are free in ways undreamed of in early diy days.

S

On Jul 16, 9:18 am, wrote:
Can anyone recommend some reasonably bright portable work lights
better than the typical 11w or 13w ones that are commonly available.

Are the multi-led ones any good?

I'd prefer 12 volts (big boat batteries available) but could make do
with mains I suppose.

I'd go for one with dozens of LEDs. They won't get hot and burn you
when in a tight spot under a car. And I don't like 230 volt cables in
tight spots either.

On Jul 15, 4:18*pm, wrote:
Can anyone recommend some reasonably bright portable work lights
better than the typical 11w or 13w ones that are commonly available.

Are the multi-led ones any good?

I'd prefer 12 volts (big boat batteries available) but could make do
with mains I suppose.

--
Chris Green

Google 12v flouresent marine or RV work light, Leds will cost many
times more and may not provide more light yet, flouresent can be 4-6x
more efficent than an incandesant and fairly cheap

In article
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ransley wrote:
On Jul 15, 4:18 pm, wrote:
Can anyone recommend some reasonably bright portable work lights
better than the typical 11w or 13w ones that are commonly available.

Are the multi-led ones any good?

I'd prefer 12 volts (big boat batteries available) but could make do
with mains I suppose.

--
Chris Green

Google 12v flouresent marine or RV work light, Leds will cost many
times more and may not provide more light yet, flouresent can be 4-6x
more efficent than an incandesant and fairly cheap


I've got a rechargeable LED inspection light which I keep in the old car,
but there's something about the quality of light from that which makes it
not as good as a subjectively similar in output fluorescent mains one I
have too.

--
*Before they invented drawing boards, what did they go back to?

Dave Plowman London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.

On Jul 16, 3:29*am, "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:
In article
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* *ransley wrote:

On Jul 15, 4:18 pm, wrote:
Can anyone recommend some reasonably bright portable work lights
better than the typical 11w or 13w ones that are commonly available.

Are the multi-led ones any good?

I'd prefer 12 volts (big boat batteries available) but could make do
with mains I suppose.

--
Chris Green
Google 12v flouresent marine or RV work light, Leds will cost many
times more and may not provide more light yet, flouresent can be 4-6x
more efficent than an incandesant and fairly cheap

I've got a rechargeable LED inspection light which I keep in the old car,
but there's something about the quality of light from that which makes it
not as good as a subjectively similar in output fluorescent mains one I
have too.

--
*Before they invented drawing boards, what did they go back to?

* * Dave Plowman * * * * * * * * London SW
* * * * * * * * * To e-mail, change noise into sound.

Leds are directional so the light output can be scewed and
misrepresented falsely, they are great for flashlights and spotlights
but for overall light a Flourescent tube rules. Actual Led Lumen
output is just now begininning to reach Flourescents, many on the
marker are still no more efficent than incandesants at around 16-18
LPW, T8 flourescent go from 60-80 LPW and some new stuff is nea 110
LPW. Leds are still not prime time ready because of cost for most
aplications, but I like the flashlights. And a flourescent tube you
can buy anywhere when yours break.

Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article
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ransley wrote:
On Jul 15, 4:18 pm, wrote:
Can anyone recommend some reasonably bright portable work lights
better than the typical 11w or 13w ones that are commonly available.

Are the multi-led ones any good?

I'd prefer 12 volts (big boat batteries available) but could make do
with mains I suppose.

--
Chris Green

Google 12v flouresent marine or RV work light, Leds will cost many
times more and may not provide more light yet, flouresent can be 4-6x
more efficent than an incandesant and fairly cheap


I've got a rechargeable LED inspection light which I keep in the old
car, but there's something about the quality of light from that which
makes it not as good as a subjectively similar in output fluorescent
mains one I have too.

I have one of these which is the mutts nuts.

http://direct.asda.com/Black-and-Dec...merch-_-710-_-

I actually prefer the light from LED's - especially when checking plumbing -
water droplets seem to sparkle so the sligtest frip is easy to spot.


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

On Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:33:24 +0100, The Medway Handyman wrote:

Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article
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ransley wrote:
On Jul 15, 4:18 pm, wrote:
Can anyone recommend some reasonably bright portable work lights
better than the typical 11w or 13w ones that are commonly available.

Are the multi-led ones any good?

I'd prefer 12 volts (big boat batteries available) but could make do
with mains I suppose.

--
Chris Green

Google 12v flouresent marine or RV work light, Leds will cost many
times more and may not provide more light yet, flouresent can be 4-6x
more efficent than an incandesant and fairly cheap


I've got a rechargeable LED inspection light which I keep in the old
car, but there's something about the quality of light from that which
makes it not as good as a subjectively similar in output fluorescent
mains one I have too.

I have one of these which is the mutts nuts.

http://direct.asda.com/Black-and-Dec...merch-_-710-_-

I actually prefer the light from LED's - especially when checking plumbing -
water droplets seem to sparkle so the sligtest frip is easy to spot.

Got 'discontinued on that link, but DIY - Torches gave:

http://direct.asda.com/Black-and-Dec...efault,pd.html

Nice-looking light - I'm after a work light - thanks.
--
Peter.
The gods will stay away
whilst religions hold sway

On Jul 15, 10:18*pm, wrote:
Can anyone recommend some reasonably bright portable work lights
better than the typical 11w or 13w ones that are commonly available.

Are the multi-led ones any good?

I'd prefer 12 volts (big boat batteries available) but could make do
with mains I suppose.

I think no one light type is best for all jobs, and a few different
worklights are a good option.

rechargable LED - no cord, small & light, only lights small areas
close up, CRI is poor, robust
Fluorescent - king on quantity & efficacy, but fragile and more bulky
than other types
CFL in holder with wire cover - very cheap task lights, ideal where
risk of breakage is high


NT

Do you have a cordless drill or similar?

Makita, Dewalt & Bosch do cordless torch bodies for their batteries.
Light is usually pretty good, directional head with beam so it doesn't
move around, typically splashproof, 9.6V-12V-14.4V-18V. Can be had on
Ebay relatively cheaply (more than a normal torch, but it uses your
existing multi amphour batteries and fast charger).