Handheld trouble light

[jcummins]

I can't seem to find a good one....THAT WILL LAST. I bought this one, and it's so so.... and today it blinked, then produced only a very dim light. I bought because of the ratings, but think Amazons ratings are very misleading. https://smile.amazon.com/Alert-Stam...rouble+light&qid=1563305958&s=gateway&sr=8-27

What are you using....recommend? I've used a handheld Fenix PD35, it's good....but it needs a magnet or something. My teeth aren't good to hold it in place. I've also used this... https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B014JUMTXM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 with pretty good results, but I need a brighter more flood type. Probably an led with magnet....but no more going just on Amazon's ratings.

 

[randy41]

i've got this
https://www.amazon.com/Bayco-SL-907...gateway&sprefix=trouble+light,aps,155&sr=8-29
its plenty bright

 

[oosik]

I use rechargeable flashlights to seek out trouble. My main two - Makita, DML802 and MagLite, ML150LRX. The Makita has a flat base. It's sits well. The MagLite throws a white lite - bright beyond compare. For tight situations - Nebo Redline RC rechargeable.

 

[Diggin It]

People on the HF threads have raved about this one: 39 Lumen Magnetic Slim Bar Folding LED Work Light

I have one of these: Portable Folding LED Work Light

They also have this on: 2-In-1 Extendable 36 LED Cordless Work Light

 

[jcummins]

i've got this
https://www.amazon.com/Bayco-SL-907...gateway&sprefix=trouble+light,aps,155&sr=8-29
its plenty bright

Got TWO ... or had two of those, both broke.

 

[jcummins]

People on the HF threads have raved about this one: 39 Lumen Magnetic Slim Bar Folding LED Work Light

I have one of these: Portable Folding LED Work Light

They also have this on: 2-In-1 Extendable 36 LED Cordless Work Light

The first one looks interesting....and ratings are superb. I wonder if it's enough lumens though.

 

[Diggin It]

The first one looks interesting....and ratings are superb. I wonder if it's enough lumens though.

They've been on coupons in the low to mid 20s. Watch for those and get two.

 

[caver]

I use a LED headlamp. I have numerous ones lying around from my caving days.

 

[BRMyers]

I use Olight flashlights and have had very good luck with them.

 

[jcummins]

I use Olight flashlights and have had very good luck with them.

My Fenix really gives out good light too.....it's just making it shine where you want without holding in your teeth. That type of quality light with some type of magnetic handle that can swivel the light...I think....would be the berries.

 

[BRMyers]

https://smile.amazon.com/OLIGHT-Rec...&s=gateway&sprefix=olight+head,aps,450&sr=8-4

That is why I like my Olight H1 Nova. It can be a head lamp or I can use the magnet to stick it.

I also like the Olight S1R because I can clip it on my hat or use the magnet.

 

[Alan W.]

Ive got the HF 390 lumen one Diggin it was talking about. Its been excellent.

 

[AWSubie]

If u have any cordless equipment such as a drill, look to see if that same company sells a light that uses the same battery system (14v, 18v, etc.). I happen to have a Bosch, but I know that Milwaukee, Mikita, Dewalt, Porter Cable, all sell lights.

 

[msb1766]

I have the same light randy41 has, it's bright and its tough, I have had it for a long time and have dropped it many times and it just keeps on working.

 

[coobie]

I use Olight flashlights and have had very good luck with them.

Another vote for Olights..Fenix & streamlight would be my next choices..

 

[Industrial Toys]

I had a couple of cheapies from Princess auto that had a magnet on the base and the head pivoted. Not many places where I could not deploy it effectively. Unfortunately the cells fail. I wish they used common replaceable cells like a nicad AA. Or you could grab some Alkaline battteries in a pinch. I swear people that design these things, never really use them.

 

[bunyip]

I am changing a lot of my lights to USB rechargeable, absolutely over trying to find the charger packs and there are so many laying around.

 

[jcummins]

I was in Rural King and saw a small led light 700 lumens for $5. It has to stand or hang, no magnet, but price was right.

Next time in Harbor Freight I need to shop..... BUT..... Do like the Olight mentioned here.

 

[Larry Caldwell]

I use a LED headlamp. I have numerous ones lying around from my caving days.

I use a baseball cap with LEDs in the brim. Lowe's sells them.

 

[Big Barn]

I can’t offer an opinion on the light but I CAN recommend these switchable magnetic hangers by Magswitch. Mine has a 20 pound pull but they are also available in 40 pound.