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92integra

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hey guys ive been thinking how much i miss using my work light. i really like my corded one but my shops pretty horrible with power outlets, there are about 3 that work in the whole shop. and of course cordless is just plain awsome so now i want a cordless work light ive been looking around and this is the best one ive found or at least it has the highest lumen rating.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0033WGV82/?tag=atomicindus08-20


any ways give me some advice what are you guys using or have had experience with.
 
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92integra said:
hey guys ive been thinking how much i miss using my work light. i really like my corded one but my shops pretty horrible with power outlets, there are about 3 that work in the whole shop. and of course cordless is just plain awsome so now i want a cordless work light ive been looking around and this is the best one ive found or at least it has the highest lumen rating.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0033WGV82/?tag=atomicindus08-20


any ways give me some advice what are you guys using or have had experience with.
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That's a bright light, I'd get that. I hate led light though prefer floor lamps or standing lamps...bulbs don't last as long though.
 
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The Craftsman works OK for me. It could be brighter, and I wish it had a more adjustable connection between the magnet and the light. Reasonable price to performance ratio.

The little blue Harbor Freight battery-powered lights are handy in tight places. Not rechargable, though.
 
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HF $3 puck LED lights aren't rechargeable, but work fine by putting in a recharged set of batteries from time to time. I just added a Larry light to my puck collection, and plan on one or two more MONSTER corded lights.

I found this thing called an "electrician" and for about $100 had two new lines (breaker circuits) and a dozen outlets put in my garage with all high quality sockets.
 
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Lets see. . . One dozen "high quality sockets" equals 12X5 plus tax. Let's say that's 60. Two 20 amp single pole breakers at 6 each. That's another 12. Then we have some 12/2 NM/B cable. Maybe another 30 if short runs. Next we have 12 boxes for at least 1 dollar each assuming cheap ****. Then we have staples and nm connectors and wire nuts and other little stuff. Grand total in just parts about 115 dollars minimum, probably closer to 150. And you say the "electrician" did it for 100?

Did he put a sign in your yard?
 
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I've owned alot of different cordless lights in the past, nothing beats not having a cord in your way. Maxxeon's first run of cordless lights, i've own two and lost them both in a vehicle. I owned Snap on first version LED cordless, lost that one too. Bought Snapon's new version High output LED cordless (same body as the older version but has high output led's, but that equals shorter runtime) , but got annoyed using it and sold it, only because lights with a internal dedicated battery causes you to stop what your doing to find another light source if it ever dies. Now i own Streamlights light pipe, bought the version with piggy back charger and extra battery. I get a good run time with it, and now i just swap out the battery and put the other on charge if it starts getting weak.That convenience itself is worth its weight in gold.
 
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firebox40dash5

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MrMark said:
Lets see. . . One dozen "high quality sockets" equals 12X5 plus tax. Let's say that's 60. Two 20 amp single pole breakers at 6 each. That's another 12. Then we have some 12/2 NM/B cable. Maybe another 30 if short runs. Next we have 12 boxes for at least 1 dollar each assuming cheap ****. Then we have staples and nm connectors and wire nuts and other little stuff. Grand total in just parts about 115 dollars minimum, probably closer to 150. And you say the "electrician" did it for 100?

Did he put a sign in your yard?
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Electricians have this place called a supply house, who sells them things at what is called a discount. :p I got an HVAC contactor from one for like $8 last summer when HD was $40+, and an HVAC guy would probably charge $80.

If you have any Milwaukee M12, the stick light is cool, but a little on the expensive side. If not, it's probably not worth picking up just for that... although CL around me is always chock full of guys selling the chargers for $10-20 since they're a dime a dozen. One big advantage is being able to swap batteries, rather than having to plug the whole light in and wait.

I used to use EZRed 3000's in the shop. I actually still have a couple, thing is they can't take a hit, and the hook is plastic. Great light, not so great housing. I don't think I've had one fall more than twice and be fully intact, usually the hook or its socket breaks, or it stops charging. My Milwaukee OTOH has been dropped (and accidentally drop-kicked in a failed attempt to catch it with my foot) several times and still works.
 
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