Recommend a work lamp

[scottmk1]

I'm in need of rechargeable work lamps, with a magnetic base. Fed up of my cheapo Amazon ones as the magnets are weak so if the get knocked they fall off the underside of vehicles etc and end up knackered.

What can you good folks recommend?

 

[plewlandsbob]

Have a look at , Sealey 360. You get them in various styles and lumens. Can twist them anyway you want, the light is on a ball swivel, above the magnet.
Left one of mine stuck under a tractor, went for 10 mile , 50kph test drive. Was still stuck there afterwards , even after going over some big bumps.

 

[T689]

Unilite, not cheap, but you get what you pay for.

Inspection Lights - Light & Bright - Unilite - Portable LED Work Lights

LED Inspection lights are the perfect work light for using in small spaces where a spot beam or flood beam is needed. Ideal for plumbers and electricians.

unilite.co.uk

SLR-500
SLR-1000
SLR-1450

 

[CompoSimmonite]

Make your own using a rechargeable flood / work light and a magnetic base such as used for CB aerials ?

 

[scottmk1]

Make your own using a rechargeable flood / work light and a magnetic base such as used for CB aerials ?

I’d rather just buy something ready to use

 

[mart]

The problem finding something online is they tell you the specs, LEDs/COB , number of Lumens, rechargable etc, but no way of knowing how strong the magnet is.

Unless someone knows from personal experience, it is a case of going in to the retailer with a steel plate.

Apparently it is possible to measure the magnetic pull of a magnet?

How to Measure Magnet Pull Strength? | Magnet Testing

Wondering how strong your magnet is and how to measure the pull strength of your magnet? Access this page to learn all about magnet pull strengths.

www.magnetsource.com

 

[Ubique]

As above, Sealey 360 are good - the magnets are strong and you can buy spare parts for the casing etc. Mine did a 480 mile trip underneath a Citroen Relay van, came back in for (scheduled) additional works, torch was still there and worked fine for the next five years despite the winter dowsing of road salt, snow & ice.

 

[JOEPRO]

I have 2x of these. Dimmable and strong magnet base. Usb rechargeable. Mine have been faultless and dropped etc

https://amzn.eu/d/6sOGhbn

(I have 14+ worklights of many brands and these are my go to)

 

[8ob]

I have lost count of how many of these magnetic worklights I have tried over the years. Currently using a handful of those cheap Parkside rechargeable lights, they are light enough for the magnet in the base to actually keep them in place, they last a long time on a charge and they have a charge indicator.

 

[6ply]

I have lost count of how many of these magnetic worklights I have tried over the years. Currently using a handful of those cheap Parkside rechargeable lights, they are light enough for the magnet in the base to actually keep them in place, they last a long time on a charge and they have a charge indicator.

A vote from me, too. They are decent quality.

 

[Barking Mat]

Don't buy Berner, overpriced rubbish.

 

[chrismac]

I bought this a good few years back and its really good, lasts for ages and has been dropped many times and still works, not always easy to get it sitting in the right place is its only downfall.

LED Rechargeable Hand Lamp HL 500 A 500+120lm

LED Work Light with rechargeable battery / LED Torch with 6 super-bright SMD-LEDs (Inspection Light with up to 10h burn time, 500 + 120lm, USB charging cable included)

www.brennenstuhl.co.uk

 

[mtt.tr]

I have lost count of how many of these magnetic worklights I have tried over the years. Currently using a handful of those cheap Parkside rechargeable lights, they are light enough for the magnet in the base to actually keep them in place, they last a long time on a charge and they have a charge indicator.

Crap, doesn't stick to a land rover

 

[Trevorleach]

You cannot beat a decent head torch, I very rarely use a work lamp, though I have just ordered a Milwaukee one!

 

[mtt.tr]

You cannot beat a decent head torch, I very rarely use a work lamp, though I have just ordered a Milwaukee one!

Which one? I have an M12 that doesn't include an overpriced magnet and the hook is pathetic.

But it's ideal inspections

 

[Shox Dr]

I have lost count of how many of these magnetic worklights I have tried over the years. Currently using a handful of those cheap Parkside rechargeable lights, they are light enough for the magnet in the base to actually keep them in place, they last a long time on a charge and they have a charge indicator.

I have one of these. Good light, pity it turns off when charging.

 

[mtt.tr]

These are brilliant

I had two, one went walk about

Erbauer Rechargeable LED Work Light with USB with Power Bank 2000lm - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Cordless rechargeable LED work light offering 300° rotation with 11 position settings. Ergonomic, portable design. In closed position, the optical compartment is protected for safe storage. Offers versatility in the workplace with 2 foldable hooks and 2 wall fixing...

www.screwfix.com

 

[Craig-SM]

Another for Unilite but the HX series

 

[Trevorleach]

Which one? I have an M12 that doesn't include an overpriced magnet and the hook is pathetic.

But it's ideal inspections

M18 from powertoolmate, was on offer at 50 quid, now 52 quid!
I figured the m18 batteries would keep it standing upright.
Inspections and bigger wiring jobs is what I want it for.

Milwaukee TrueView LED Inspection Light - PowerToolMate

www.powertoolmate.co.uk

 

[JOEPRO]

Why so many?

Why not?

I have a few classic cars to work on and 3x garages so inevitably there are work lamps sitting in each space and there also needs to be at least 2x since the batteries can run out mid task. Some of these are admittedly reaching end of life too as they are 10+ years old and so heavily sparked with grind and weld spatter they are limited in light output too.