lighting a 2-post lift

[Pcoghlan]

Over the moon with my lift but I do find things a little dark under the car.

Been scratching my head and perusing threads here and am considering getting one of these:

http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail...&gadtype=pla&gclid=CNTegdXntbUCFUVnOgodQwcAuQ

Mount it on one of the lift columns. The 10' reach (5' each direction) should allow me to light up the bulk of the car.

Anyone used a similar solution?

 

[roscoe2000]

I had used this style of light fixture in my garage at one time but not for use under a lift. Sadly after a year or so, I ended up tossing it way. It is idea for the application that is picture in....but I found it lacking in height adjustment. For use as a under lift light...I would recommend something with a lot more flexibility as when working under a vehicle....the lighting angle is dependant on what one is doing at that moment.

 

[soj]

I had used this style of light fixture in my garage at one time but not for use under a lift. Sadly after a year or so, I ended up tossing it way. It is idea for the application that is picture in....but I found it lacking in height adjustment. For use as a under lift light...I would recommend something with a lot more flexibility as when working under a vehicle....the lighting angle is dependant on what one is doing at that moment.

What you say makes sense... so, mount it on a pole so that it can be adjusted up or down, put the pole on a rolling base so you can position it where needed... which means now you don't need the double arm mechanism, just a flood light on a swivel mount on a rolling pole, maybe two of 'em to avoid shadows. Make the pole short enough to go under the lift.
jp

 

[Pcoghlan]

Yes, looking at roscoe's post I was thinking the same thing, a post that can be raised or lowered (almost like a trans jack) that is on wheels. The light would pivot in each plane meaning you could raise/lower it and then point it where you need it.

I might put something together. If it works I will post here in case it helps others. Lighting under the car properly is surprisingly awkward.

 

[GShelton]

Why not use a set of the halogen work lights that come on a tripod?

 

[milner351]

I use a 4ft single flourescent tube light with hooks on both ends - it works very well and is far superior to a typical "drop light" or "trouble light".

I've considered mounting 4ft fixtures on the wall next to the hoist - or welding brackets onto the hoist columns to hold lights, never gotten around to either.