New rechargeable work light

[ArlyA]

Need to replace my work light and looked through reviews but didn't like them. What do you have? I'm looking for one with magnetic base, simple on-0ff switch and rechargeable like a phone. Not a special base type. Do you have one like this?

 

[JohnP3616]

Milwaukee REDLITHIUM™ USB ROVER™ Pivoting Flood Light​

It’s small, magnetic base, carabiner clip, USB rechargeable, pivots, and has three brightness levels. The only downside is that on the highest level, 550 lumens, the battery only lasts a couple of hours. I have extra batteries and usually run it at the middle setting. I have an older Jeep that was giving me fits and this little light took a beating. It’s small enough you can get it in tight places and the magnetic base holds it solidly. If this is the type of work light you are looking for you can’t go wrong with this one.

 

[Engineer42]

Need to replace my work light and looked through reviews but didn't like them. What do you have? I'm looking for one with magnetic base, simple on-0ff switch and rechargeable like a phone. Not a special base type. Do you have one like this?

These seem to work well. Strong magnets

 

[ArlyA]

Do you have to push the button repeatedly to get in off? Most lights you do aND that drives me nuts!

 

[Engineer42]

No. Once on, once off. If you push the button more than once initially, you can get different settings. But once for full, use it, then once again is off.

 

[JohnP3616]

Uh oh. Yes, on the Milwaukee the first time you push the button it comes on at the highest setting, push again for middle settling, again for lowest and then again for off.

 

[ArlyA]

No. Once on, once off. If you push the button more than once initially, you can get different settings. But once for full, use it, then once again is off.

I will check these out when I get home.

 

[bigtiller]

For task lighting, I use this one by Bayco Products. It has 2 magnets and a hook. But it is best for short tasks like changing a fuse or finding a dime under the seat.

https://www.grainger.com/product/35HY79?gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2295:4P7A1P:20501231&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiApOyqBhDlARIsAGfnyMplCupqWJzreLJI2WQYcp9GuQCVHYVm1BybVQLR2anF1xK-eV-iS2saAoW0EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

For a long lasting trouble light I use my Makita batteries on this light. I like it so much I have one in the house, garage and shed.

Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 12 L.E.D. Flashlight (Bare Tool)

Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 12 L.E.D. Flashlight (Bare Tool) - DML801

www.acmetools.com

 

[ArlyA]

I didn't even think about makita who's 18volt tools I already use. I'll check them out. We have a unlight garage we park our 6x6 and other items in that I occasionally need to work on. My eyes are not getting better with age!

 

[paulsharvey]

I didn't even think about makita who's 18volt tools I already use. I'll check them out. We have a unlight garage we park our 6x6 and other items in that I occasionally need to work on. My eyes are not getting better with age!

There are also sellers on Amazon that sell 3rd party Makita/Milwaukee/Dewalt battery compatible lights, at far less than the name brand light, but use the name brand battery.

 

[sea2summit]

I have a porter cable one I was given as a Christmas present a few years ago that has done really well for me as a big work light. I also have a small o-light worklight that is compact but puts out a ton of light with a magnetic base. Both charge with USB-C which I’ve found I actually like quite a bit.

 

[paulsharvey]

That was just the top result for 'Makita compatible light', but im sure there are many more, of different styles; all at pretty cheap prices, if your already in a battery system.

 

[jjeff]

"smart electrician" brand from Menards had for a few years now with good results for price I paid. rechargeable, magnet, hook. Flashlight/work light combo only complaint is on off button probably a deal breaker for you. Currently looking at off brand 20volt DeWalt clones there seems to be a ton out there on scamazon at 1/3 the price of genuine DeWalts. I have quite a few DeWalt 20 volt batteries. I did see other off brands for use with Makita and Milwaukee batteries.

 

[mrmikey]

No. Once on, once off. If you push the button more than once initially, you can get different settings. But once for full, use it, then once again is off.

Look similar to the ones I bought at Princess Auto a couple months back, $8 on clearance, they work the same way. They have three settings, high, low and single led on the end, I wish I had bought a couple more for that price.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Here's one I like. Nebo. It's simple, on-off, flip up hook, magnet one on bottom, one on back. Very bright & USB charging comes with cell phone cable. Easily fits pocket.

 

[BigBlue1]

Harbor Freight has a couple. I have the Braun. Simple to use. Very useful and effective. Push button once for on (if repeated pushes within first couple seconds it cycles through the power levels) then once for off. USB-C charging port/cable.

500 Lumen LED Rechargeable Magnetic Handheld Foldable Slim Bar Work Light

Amazing deals on this 500 Lumen Slim Bar Folding Work Light at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

They also have this more powerful one. Both are on sale for black Friday.

800 Lumen LED Rechargeable Magnetic Handheld Foldable Slim Bar Work Light

Amazing deals on this 800L Foldable Black Rechargeable Slim Led Light at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[ArlyA]

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These seem to work well. Strong magnets

I can't find these on amozinie

 

[dstig1]

I would go with whatever brand of cordless tool batteries you have now. I have a little 12v Bosch light because I have some of those tools already. My bigger stuff is Makita and the lights that came with those kits were pre-LED so they suck the battery down pretty quick, relatively. They have LEDs now but I'll live with what I have

FL12 | 12V Max LED Worklight (Bare Tool) | Bosch Power Tools

FL12

www.boschtools.com

 

[2manyrocks]

For a general work light, I would also suggest buying some light that works with whatever rechargeable tool batteries you already own. Doesn't have to be the name brand as long as it accepts your batteries.

 

[ArlyA]

For a general work light, I would also suggest buying some light that works with whatever rechargeable tool batteries you already own. Doesn't have to be the name brand as long as it accepts your batteries.

The makita just has one light that comes with a hook at its top. None seem to come magnet mount. May still get one but will need to get another that has a mag mount.