Recommend me a good LED drop light

[Bennylava]

I need a recommendation on a good quality corded LED drop light. No batteries, only looking for something corded here. And it needs to be LED, not those old florescent kind. I have one of those and the handle gets hot enough to burn you. Looking to get rid of that thing and replace it with a cooler running LED variant.

This will just be your typical corded automotive use drop light, preferably with a hook on the end for hanging it under hoods and other such places. Now I know that there are 10k of these things, most of which you can find at walmart or autozone. But I'm looking for the durable, high quality ones that are pretty bright and that someone here has some experience with and can recommend.

Thanks in advance

 

[gdocktor3]

Bayco


http://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools...2nZ0IhUjs8VWqXTnlka_5Gf_9izlJs4PA5xoChknw_wcB
They also have them on retractable reels

 

[tarbellb]

Daniel Woodhead. They may not offer a LED version as is, but could likely retro fit a bulb into one.

Everything they make is built for incredibly harsh environments.

 

[KMdef9]

Bayco


http://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools...2nZ0IhUjs8VWqXTnlka_5Gf_9izlJs4PA5xoChknw_wcB
They also have them on retractable reels

I'll second this recommendation, I have both corded and battery powered one.

But buy it from amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RKKFH4/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Bennylava]

Thanks for the recommendations. I'm reading the reviews on the bayco. Daniel woolhead... that looks like more than I need lol. Plus they don't list the prices, so its probably a good deal more than I want to pay for a drop light. Looks like stuff they use at the bottom of the ocean lol.

Are there any others that anyone might recommend, so I can have a few choices?

 

[kball]

I got one of these and changed my old fluorescent over to LED. Works good and doesn't get hot. I have not used it a lot or abused it much so not sure how tough it is.

http://www.sears.com/pro-lite-30-le...sellerId=SEARS&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

 

[Provincial]

I have retrofitted a couple of classic drop lights with 60W = LED bulbs. The bulbs I used have a plastic coating on the outside, which makes them shatter-resistant. They never get hot, and put out plenty of light when under the vehicle. Not enough light for a single under-the-hood application, but very good in close quarters.

I haven't tried 100W = bulbs yet, but they look like they might fit. 75W = should fit for sure.

 

[Bennylava]

Went with the bayco. The magnet for the hook seems pretty strong. The light could be brighter, but it will probably do fine.

 

[gdocktor3]

Which Bayco light did you go with?


I just found an old school drop light in the garbage at work the other day. It had a regular 25w or something bulb in it and sucked. I swapped it out for one of those spiral 40w bulbs that's equivalent to 150w and holy smokes what a difference. Unfortunately we don't have led bulbs that small in work or I would have threw one in. I could only imagine what an led bulb would do.

So for anyone searching in the future, if you have a regular old drop light, try changing out the bulb to a newer led or a higher watt bulb first. At the very least it will be a nice back up light you don't have to worry about it breaking.

 

[Bennylava]

http://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools...2nZ0IhUjs8VWqXTnlka_5Gf_9izlJs4PA5xoChknw_wcB


That one, but it has a 6 foot cord. Don't really want or need a long drop light cord.

I've noticed those florescent light bulbs you're talking about... getting kind of hot. The old incans got really hot. Hot enough to burn you or be a fire hazard. But even the florescents get pretty warm, and thus if I was going to use the old style drop light, I'd go for an LED bulb in there. Little to no heat, basically the same brightness. And you don't have to wait for it to warm up.

 

[kctyphoon]

These might be an option for bulbs if anyone wants to retrofit a cheap plastic drop light.. 3 bulbs for $9
http://m.homedepot.com/p/GE-60W-Equ...H=REC-_-irg_aic-1-_-205783754-_-205783755-_-N

Although I suppose you can just use a brighter a19 style bulb anyway. I actually used the ones I posted to convert the bulbs in my fridge/freezer to LED

That Bayco is only rated at 120 lumens?? That doesn't seem very bright, unless it's a misprint and its suppose to be 1200. I have an early corded led droplight that was light $90 at Grainger and it's pretty useless because it's not bright at all.. My Capri tools cordless is like 350 lumens I believe. The bulbs I posted are 750.

 

[rlitman]

These might be an option for bulbs if anyone wants to retrofit a cheap plastic drop light.. 3 bulbs for $9
http://m.homedepot.com/p/GE-60W-Equ...H=REC-_-irg_aic-1-_-205783754-_-205783755-_-N
...

I've never been happy with a 60W bulb in my arm burner drop lights, so those would be too dim for me.

I used to use 75W shatterproof bulbs made for the purpose (they have a toughened filament and were silicone coated). There's a reason they're called arm burners.

I've since switched to 100W equivalent LED bulbs. The cheapest one of these is $8 per bulb by me at HD (non-dimmable, but who cares).
More light, and no more heat than a fluorescent drop light. I'm quite glad I've kept my old lights and never switched to fluorescent.

 

[gdocktor3]

I just ordered the Bayco 34 led bulb cordless light from Amazon warehouse for $12. I couldn't resist. It has a lot of good reviews and while it's not the newer 60 led version, it will work good enough with my underhood light. Should be at the house today. Can't wait.

 

[anndel]

I just ordered the Bayco 34 led bulb cordless light from Amazon warehouse for $12. I couldn't resist. It has a lot of good reviews and while it's not the newer 60 led version, it will work good enough with my underhood light. Should be at the house today. Can't wait.

Let us know how it goes and if it's worth picking up.

 

[kctyphoon]

I've never been happy with a 60W bulb in my arm burner drop lights, so those would be too dim for me.

I used to use 75W shatterproof bulbs made for the purpose (they have a toughened filament and were silicone coated). There's a reason they're called arm burners.

I've since switched to 100W equivalent LED bulbs. The cheapest one of these is $8 per bulb by me at HD (non-dimmable, but who cares).
More light, and no more heat than a fluorescent drop light. I'm quite glad I've kept my old lights and never switched to fluorescent.

Here are the 100 watt replacement versions.. 1520 lumens, so twice as bright as the previous model I posted..

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017WY4IJU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[John in OH]

I just ordered the Bayco 34 led bulb cordless light from Amazon warehouse for $12. I couldn't resist. It has a lot of good reviews and while it's not the newer 60 led version, it will work good enough with my underhood light. Should be at the house today. Can't wait.

What is the model number of the light that you ordered?

 

[rlitman]

Here are the 100 watt replacement versions.. 1520 lumens, so twice as bright as the previous model I posted..

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017WY4IJU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Yeah, those would work. The ones I found were a little cheaper.
Anyway, these new LED bulbs are plastic on the outside, so there's not even any glass to break.

 

[kctyphoon]

Yeah, those would work. The ones I found were a little cheaper.
Anyway, these new LED bulbs are plastic on the outside, so there's not even any glass to break.

The guy at HD was telling me they wouldn't work in my fridge.. I was like, why WOULDNT they work? He says there not rated for cold temperatures. I said, ok, so what's everyone do with their outdoor LED bulbs when the winter comes ?? His answer was I needed an appliance rated bulb.. So I picked up the incandescent appliance bulb package - and all is says about what's different is "shock resistant filament".. I laughed and left with the LED stick bulbs..

I was in there another day - overheard the sales guy (talking about CFL bulbs) telling people that "instant on" means they come at full brightness. I look over and tell the people that's not what that means, and that all cfl's need to warm up a little. He tells me if youre experiencing that problem, your house is wired wrong.. I just shook my head and walked away from that one..

 

[gdocktor3]

I got the BAR-2134. It's awesome! I can't imagine how great the 60 led would be. Here's a picture in the dark with the light on. I'm talking pitch black. Keep in mind this thing is like 12" long and 1" around. The picture kinda ***** because I was trying to get the LEDs in the shot, but you can see there are no shadows or anything in the immediate flood of light. I'd pay the $15 for a new one if you guys need a cheap light. It's cordless, has car and house charger, magnetic hook, and doubles as flashlight on bottom of handle. It's small, lightweight and seems quite durable.

 

[rlitman]

The guy at HD was telling me they wouldn't work in my fridge.. I was like, why WOULDNT they work? He says there not rated for cold temperatures. I said, ok, so what's everyone do with their outdoor LED bulbs when the winter comes ?? His answer was I needed an appliance rated bulb.. So I picked up the incandescent appliance bulb package - and all is says about what's different is "shock resistant filament".. I laughed and left with the LED stick bulbs..

I was in there another day - overheard the sales guy (talking about CFL bulbs) telling people that "instant on" means they come at full brightness. I look over and tell the people that's not what that means, and that all cfl's need to warm up a little. He tells me if youre experiencing that problem, your house is wired wrong.. I just shook my head and walked away from that one..

LOL. Your experience sounds too familiar.

FYI: Appliance bulbs differ from regular bulbs in a two big ways. They have a stronger filament, and they're smaller in size. If the LED bulb is small enough to fit in a fridge, it'll probably be fine (and those cylindrical bulbs are quite close In size to appliance bulbs). In other enclosed settings, they can have heat issues, but I wouldn't expect that to be a problem in a fridge.

Cold cathode fluorescent bulbs seem to light faster than other instant on bulbs. I've even seen some fluorescent bulbs go to full brightness almost instantly, though they seem to need more warmup as they age.

 

[Bennylava]

That Bayco is only rated at 120 lumens?? That doesn't seem very bright, unless it's a misprint and its suppose to be 1200. I have an early corded led droplight that was light $90 at Grainger and it's pretty useless because it's not bright at all.. My Capri tools cordless is like 350 lumens I believe. The bulbs I posted are 750.

It has to be more than that. Once you get it into the area where you're working, its plenty bright. I don't have any problems seeing, in my work area. Granted its not the best of the best and bright as hell, like a much more expensive model would probably be. But I just don't need that at this time.

 

[lazer50]

I have an a t d saber it puts out 1500 lumens great quality. It was a gift bought thru amazon i think they're around a hundred dollars.i would have bought one at the local electric supply but like i said a gift and it works great!

 

[Bennylava]

I have an a t d saber it puts out 1500 lumens great quality. It was a gift bought thru amazon i think they're around a hundred dollars.i would have bought one at the local electric supply but like i said a gift and it works great!

Got a link to that one?

 

[bigdav160]

I really prefer Circuit on board (COB) LED lights. I really like my pocket saber, my reel Alert Stamping's LED and corded Saber

 

[Bennylava]

What is the advantage of circuit on board?

 

[mjoekingz28]

Im looking for a good LED battery powered light as well.

Do yall know of locally availale ones that have a good switch on them. I hate having to cycle thru strobe, end flashlight, drop light large area, low beam all on one button. I could handle a levered switch that goes from high/up, off/center, low/down. Free standing with magnet base and a hook are all pluses. Thanks for any help.

 

[anndel]

Luke Skywalker's light saber would make a good light. Just gotta get used to the buzzing.

 

[gdocktor3]

Im looking for a good LED battery powered light as well.

Do yall know of locally availale ones that have a good switch on them. I hate having to cycle thru strobe, end flashlight, drop light large area, low beam all on one button. I could handle a levered switch that goes from high/up, off/center, low/down. Free standing with magnet base and a hook are all pluses. Thanks for any help.

Buy this right here. You won't be disappointed. Switch is up for flood, middle off, down flashlight. Easy to use with gloves and no cycling through. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00F...ords=bayco&dpPl=1&dpID=31hd+ZfGWGL&ref=plSrch

 

[winlinmac]

What about the ATD Saber II?

 

[mjoekingz28]

Buy this right here. You won't be disappointed. Switch is up for flood, middle off, down flashlight. Easy to use with gloves and no cycling through. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00F...ords=bayco&dpPl=1&dpID=31hd+ZfGWGL&ref=plSrch

Thanks. Will probably give it a try! Ill google and see if I can find it brick and mortar first.

 

[mjoekingz28]

Gdocktor3, I meant AA type battery not a rechargable, but maybe that is going to be difficult to find

 

[gdocktor3]

Gdocktor3, I meant AA type battery not a rechargable, but maybe that is going to be difficult to find

Ya I'm the same way. I would rather replace a AA battery vs a rechargeable battery that will be extinct when I need to replace it. With that said, the Bayco was so cheap and it could be run while plugged in I couldn't resist and I've been very impressed with it. I mean for $12 bucks..

However, before the Bayco, I bought a Nemo Big Larry and that thing is bad ***. Only thing is it has 3 settings to cycle through... Never really bothered me though. https://www.nebotools.com/prod_details.php?id=363 Obviously buy it from Amazon or eBay for much cheaper...