Converting an incandescent work light to LED

[Sharkbiteattack]

I got an old 100 watt craftsman work light and am thinking about replacing it with an LED bulb. There are several companies making 100 watt led replacement bulbs with standard E26 sockets (Philips, Sylvania, switch). Anyhow you wouldn't really get any more light output but you would be able to get cooler temp and is imagine it'd would be more robust against shattering. Anyone done this and have any thoughts to share?

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[srmofo]

For the cost of 1 100 watt LED bulb you could just buy a LED retractable reel

 

[LS6 Tommy]

Got one of these about a week ago. I like it so far.

http://www.sears.com/pro-lite-30-led-150-lumen-trouble-light/p-03473955000P

Tommy

 

[beaconterraone]

is imagine it'd would be more robust against shattering.

While it probably won't shatter, it might nonetheless stop working if dropped. Pretty expensive still; $24/bulb at Home Depot for the Philips.

 

[Rico.]

I went through the same thoughts as you a few weeks ago, and my conclusion was that
LED bulbs in a work light were just not there yet. For less money than a LED bulb I
bought a cordless LED work light AND a CFL bulb for my corded lamp...

The CFL bulb gives a more even spread of light, it is 30w which gives an equivalent output
of 150w and has a 5000k colour temp which is fantastic for working with.... It's also cool
enough to touch.

Now I have the best of both worlds... A corded lamp if I need a light for a long period of time
and a compact cordless lamp if I just need a quick light or to get to awkward places... and all
for about $25

 

[dankicksass]

I did what Rico did. I think I have $20 into fixing four lamps with CFLs, replacing the plug on one and the handheld lamp assy on another. I kind of wish I picked a different color for the hand lamp fix tho, not really into orange. I've only lost one bulb in five years, and that was because I cracked it during install.

Got one of these about a week ago. I like it so far.

http://www.sears.com/pro-lite-30-led-150-lumen-trouble-light/p-03473955000P

Tommy

150 lumens is dim for a drop light. Really dim.

The brightness, or lumen levels, of the lights in your home may vary widely, so here's a rule of thumb:

To replace a 100 watt (W) incandescent bulb, look for a bulb that gives you about 1600 lumens. If you want something dimmer, go for less lumens; if you prefer brighter light, look for more lumens.
Replace a 75W bulb with an energy-saving bulb that gives you about 1100 lumens
Replace a 60W bulb with an energy-saving bulb that gives you about 800 lumens
Replace a 40W bulb with an energy-saving bulb that gives you about 450 lumens.

 

[volleyball]

Leds throw light out the top so retrofitting a drop light is not the best. I use florescents.
Better off buying a led drop light that has the led(s) pointing at you.
I am holding off for a couple of years untill there are more choices and less costs.
I do have led's in all my house lights that point downward.

 

[Jawn]

I used a 60w Cree in my work light. $12.97 for that bulb. Works great!