LED work light

[McFarmer]

So the old fluorescent work light works no more.

I need a corded LED work light, anything recommended that is other than Chinese made ? US preferred.

Thanks.

I guess if someone has a good fluorescent light that would do also.

 

[Backwodsurvivor]

I've got a cheap drop light from Home Depot that I put a 100W equivalent LED into. Super bright gets a bit too warm to hold but it won't burn you or start a fire. I keep it on a 50 foot extension cord. I think it pulls less than 15 or 20 watts. Works great under the hood/car but I'd like something with more flood to it so I don't have to constantly move it. Although for the 10 bucks I've got into it I can't complain.

 

[Mark in Baltimore]

I use this Ridgid light. Love it. Bought two batteries, but it can be with AC a power.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-...ing-Panel-Light-Tool-Only-R8694221B/207041053

 

[McFarmer]

I've got a cheap drop light from Home Depot that I put a 100W equivalent LED into. Super bright gets a bit too warm to hold but it won't burn you or start a fire. I keep it on a 50 foot extension cord. I think it pulls less than 15 or 20 watts. Works great under the hood/car but I'd like something with more flood to it so I don't have to constantly move it. Although for the 10 bucks I've got into it I can't complain.

I’ve got a couple laying around, not used because of how easy the bulbs would break.

Does putting an LED bulb in stop this ? I imagine it does.

Thanks. Now to find them.

 

[McFarmer]

I use this Ridgid light. Love it. Bought two batteries, but it can be with AC a power.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-...ing-Panel-Light-Tool-Only-R8694221B/207041053

Thanks for that, I guess I should have specified I’m looking for something for under the hood. Those do look handy, at that price where is it made ?

 

[3rdgendslmech]

I purchased this about 2 weeks ago. Not really a drop light but lights up an engine bay or under a truck pretty good. Plus only 20 bucks.https://m.samsclub.com/ip/honeywell-led-3000-lumen-collapsible-work-light/prod22322601

 

[SwampCat]

Got me a Bayco corded reel, works great.

 

[ishiboo]

I don't do a lot of vehicle work, but all my worklights are cordless Milwaukee now. If I was going to get an underhood, I'd get the M12... it gets excellent reviews.

No place in my life for fluorescent anything anymore.

 

[McFarmer]

Got me a Bayco corded reel, works great.

Looked at those. Is yours USA ?

 

[Backwodsurvivor]

I've been running it for a few months and haven't managed to break it yet!

 

[Viper98912]

I've been looking for a similar setup, that I can use on a battery or AC cord. I recently came across the Porter Cable / Craftsman version, which with (hopefully) some modification I can use my Black and Decker 20V batteries I already have.

 

[SwampCat]

Looked at those. Is yours USA ?

Good question, Ill have to look. Kind of suprised if it is. Model SL-866, is what it is.

 

[McFarmer]

Sears has one on sale, probably Chinese, but oh well, I tried.

Sixty LED for $20.

 

[matt_i]

I don't do a lot of vehicle work, but all my worklights are cordless Milwaukee now. If I was going to get an underhood, I'd get the M12... it gets excellent reviews.

No place in my life for fluorescent anything anymore.

I have the Milwaukee M18, 2730 (?) worklight. A corded light is a smithsonian artifact now (unless stationary)

 

[McFarmer]

I have the Milwaukee M18, 2730 (?) worklight. A corded light is a smithsonian artifact now (unless stationary)

I have one cordless drill, just in case.

Everything is corded. One man small shop, it’s the way to go.

 

[Citation]

I've got a cheap drop light from Home Depot that I put a 100W equivalent LED into. Super bright gets a bit too warm to hold but it won't burn you or start a fire. I keep it on a 50 foot extension cord. I think it pulls less than 15 or 20 watts. Works great under the hood/car but I'd like something with more flood to it so I don't have to constantly move it. Although for the 10 bucks I've got into it I can't complain.

This would be my suggestion if you already have the drop lights. I've thought about doing the same myself.