Drop light/work light great idea

[Lkdelta]

An L.E.D screw-in bulb for drop lights
Think LED tech might be worth the $15-20?


take a look http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LKRPAS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

trouble light replacement bulbs that are bright and not hot
If it works and is dependable

 

[Altec]

The light output is going to leave a lot to be desired. Use high watt swirlly bulbs. Don't get too hot, bright, and aren't as likely to break. Only down side being warm up time in colder environments.

 

[chad99]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0061XFPPA/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1336084543&sr=1-1

I use this magnets are strong and batteries seem to last a long time..I've heard they have a ni-cad rechargeable version as well

 

[Matt018]

The light output is going to leave a lot to be desired. Use high watt swirlly bulbs. Don't get too hot, bright, and aren't as likely to break. Only down side being warm up time in colder environments.

Those bulbs are great, And like you said dont get hot, Just gotta be carefull about how far it drops cause i have broken bulbs in them.

 

[Lkdelta]

If you need some light without a power cord plug...

http://tsc.tractorsupply.com/search...thod=and&view=grid&zone=16&modaf=a:spo:onsale

 

[JDS968]

I would definitely prefer an LED drop light to CFL or incandescent...the key is getting powerful enough LEDs to have the light output you want without having to use so many that it becomes huge. I don't know whether we're at the point yet where we can get that in the $10 range.

 

[e30bradley]

The light output is going to leave a lot to be desired. Use high watt swirlly bulbs. Don't get too hot, bright, and aren't as likely to break. Only down side being warm up time in colder environments.

you mean compact fluorescent? they're pretty easy to break and have mercury in them ..I use a 'heavy duty' incandescent bulb. they're 6-10 bucks but are super strong. I've only used two and the first one survived untill it burnt out.

 

[Unearthed]

you mean compact fluorescent? they're pretty easy to break and have mercury in them ..I use a 'heavy duty' incandescent bulb. they're 6-10 bucks but are super strong. I've only used two and the first one survived untill it burnt out.

They also make "heavy duty" or rough service CFL's for under $10.
WAY better than any incandesent bulb.

 

[olytdi]

you mean compact fluorescent? they're pretty easy to break and have mercury in them ..I use a 'heavy duty' incandescent bulb. they're 6-10 bucks but are super strong. I've only used two and the first one survived untill it burnt out.

I put compact flourescents in my drop lights and have...dropped them...many times. I've never had one break yet, provide an awesome level of light, and last seemingly forever. Warm up takes a minute or two. I just turn one on and let it hang while I'm in the shop.

 

[Altec]

I've burned a pin hole in one while welding, but never broke one. The tubing used on them is thicker then normal bulbs...