LED light opinions

Mike(NEOhio) · Jan 5, 2016

As I get older I find I need good light when working on things. I had a Ray-O-Vac LED headlamp but it didn't last a year of occasional use. I want to get another one so what are your preferences? I want a good light that will last. Also wondering if anyone has tried those "military grade" flashlights. The ads keep popping up in my browsers. Too good to be true, maybe?

Married2Allis · Jan 5, 2016

Mike I have a Ray-o-vac also, it's cheap but has lasted a pretty long while. Can't beat how handy those things are.

D beatty · Jan 5, 2016

I have had Ray-O-Vac flash lights and the company I drove for put them in our semi tractors and they were the biggest piece of junk. I bought my own flash light(MAG-LITE) and had no problems with it and always used Duracell batteries. The Mag-Lite also has a spare bulb in end cap of flashlight .

Mike(NEOhio) · Jan 5, 2016

I liked mine, it just didn't last. Guess I'll have to go from $15 to $25 next time.

Mike(NEOhio) · Jan 5, 2016

I meant to put this on Tool Talk.

a49deere · Jan 5, 2016

I've found that the dewalt 20v led flash lite with rechargeable battery that you can buy for your battery drill is very nice, plus it has the swivel head to aim where you need it

Michael Price · Jan 5, 2016

Ive got a few headlights from engizer. They work pretty good.

Determined · Jan 6, 2016

I have a couple of hats with the LED bulbs and battery built into the rim.
Sporting goods stores sell them.
Handier than a third hand, adjust your hat once and the light stays where you need it.

D beatty · Jan 6, 2016

Those lights came in handy. When I drove truck we left in the morning before the sun came up and they were handy for checking oil and fuel on trucks. I still use mine when working under hood of vehicle where you can't use a drop light.

ObsoElitist · Jan 6, 2016

(quoted from post at 14:25:11 01/05/16) As I get older I find I need good light when working on things. I had a Ray-O-Vac LED headlamp but it didn't last a year of occasional use. I want to get another one so what are your preferences? I want a good light that will last. Also wondering if anyone has tried those "military grade" flashlights. The ads keep popping up in my browsers. Too good to be true, maybe?

They have a $100 flashlight at a local hardware store. Its nice, well made, and makes lots of light. Very cool toy and couldnhurt someone if you poke themmin the face with the lens ring.
The "Larry flashlight" is also a great flashlight, at ten bucks but not much of a weapon.
http://www.amazon.com/Nebo-Larry-Pocket-Work-Flashlight/dp/B007M0JSTA.

the tractor vet · Jan 6, 2016

Ya want a light for your beanny , Ya can beat Wheat light . yea they are a little bulky with the cord and battery but over 18 hours of battery life per charge high and low adjustable beam and on high out shine anything i have ever seen . Got mine way back in the early 70's used it durinng the coal hauling days coon hunting in the oil patch on the farm while working on stuff at night in the field. and now in need of the third battey .

Bill Marcusky · Jan 15, 2016

If you want bright and I mean bright go with streamlight. Well worth the money.

RayP(MI) · Jan 16, 2016

MagLite has a LED replacement bulb for their bulbs. Pricy but bright, a noticable improvement over conventional bulb.

Got a couple single LED flashlights - 3 AAA battery lights from Sam's Club. "Element" is the brand name. Heavy duty, durable, extremely bright. Highly recommended.

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