Ryobi 18 Volt Rechargable Work Lights

[Beemer]

Anyone have one to offer opinions on?
I am looking at the 1800 lumen (PCL630) vs the 3000 lumen (PCL633) models for a work light in the garage ( for vehicles, on the bench, etc).
I'm wondering if 3000 lumens is too much.
I have several headlamps that I use to spot closeup work in the shop and the brightest one is so bright and concentrated that it washes out the job.
I am looking for a bit more of and area floodlight in the Ryobi which could also be used for emergency lighting when the power is out.

 

[WillyBoy]

I have one. It's handy for a lot of jobs. Finding a place to put it where it lights the area I'm working in sometimes requires a little thought. There are places where I find an LED headlamp to be a little more convenient.
It does throw a lot of light. There are three brightness levels. Pushing the on/off switch steps through them. I haven't found a need for the direct 120 vac plug-in yet.

 

[nadogail]

My experience with the batteries of Ryobi cordless tools has been much less than stellar

 

[Beemer]

I have one. It's handy for a lot of jobs. Finding a place to put it where it lights the area I'm working in sometimes requires a little thought. There are places where I find an LED headlamp to be a little more convenient.
It does throw a lot of light. There are three brightness levels. Pushing the on/off switch steps through them. I haven't found a need for the direct 120 vac plug-in yet.

Which model Ryobi?

I have a couple different Zebralight headlamp models myself and one of them is far too much light for arms length projects.
The "close up" version is fine for projects but is useless in the yard. The distance one is good in the yard but is blinding for close up jobs.
Fifuring out which one is in hand is a PIA because they look the same to me.
I find them inconvenient for lying on the ground under a vehicle because they tend to fall off.

 

[Beemer]

My experience with the batteries of Ryobi cordless tools has been much less than stellar

We have the large One+ fan which is perfect for using in a parked vehicle with 4 legged riders.
It can run probably 16 hours on a charge at the lower setting. Couldn't ask for better.
Our Ryobi batteries last as well or better than my Milwaukee M12s which it seems I am always swapping out.
Maybe our Ryobi good experiences are with different tools that may not be as demanding on the batteries.

 

[WillyBoy]

Mine is the PCL 630.
Another feature that I always forget unless I look on the bottom. There's a 1/4"-20 tripod socket on the bottom.
A tripod or a stand with a 1/4"-20 bolt on it makes the light a little handier if there's no convenient surface to park it on nearby.

 

[Two Pump Chump]

I have had one of those lights for three years. It also has a socket for 120 VAC plug. My experience with Ryobi tools has been stellar, and also with their factory batteries. Highly suggest the 4aH batteries. Aftermarket batteries have all failed quickly.

 

[Beemer]

I have had one of those lights for three years. It also has a socket for 120 VAC plug. My experience with Ryobi tools has been stellar, and also with their factory batteries. Highly suggest the 4aH batteries. Aftermarket batteries have all failed quickly.

HD and Ryobi is running a promotion right now; buy two 4 Ahr batteries and a charger kit for $99 and get a free tool from a choice on their list. The 3000 lumen light is on the list and otherwise sells for $79 so the two batteries and charger are basically $20 more.

https://www.ryobitools.com/promotions

 

[Beemer]

Mine is the PCL 630.
Another feature that I always forget unless I look on the bottom. There's a 1/4"-20 tripod socket on the bottom.
A tripod or a stand with a 1/4"-20 bolt on it makes the light a little handier if there's no convenient surface to park it on nearby.

Does the 630 provide adequate light?

 

[WillyBoy]

Beemer, Yes it does. It won't light a gymnasium but as a work light for a specific area, it's good. I use it mostly when wiring or replacing electric devises like switches or receptacles. It gives me plenty of light to see what I'm doing. It's also good for shining along a wall when I'm patching drywall or painting a room. Seeing defects or missed spots is easy. If you have power nearby and can run an extension cord, the battery isn't needed. I have several plug-in LED work lights so I've ever used a cord on this one.
As I mentioned above. there are three brightness levels. They're noticeable but not big steps in illumination. Don't look directly at the light, even on the lower setting.

 

[Beemer]

Thanks WillyBoy.
I have a plug-in quartz halogen worklight that can heat a room so I know the electric meter is spinning up when it's used.
Getting rid of it is one of the primary objectives and we have Ryobi 18v batteries so I'll give the light a shot.

 

[bluedog225]

I used spray on glass frost to take the edge off my Ryobi lights. Works good.