Worklights

Piers · 2014-01-01T08:23:20+00:00

Like these: Trying to figure out if I'm doing something wrong or these things are just crap. I can rarely get more than a few hours at a time out of the bulbs in these things before they go. Normally find the ceramic (?) bits at the end of the bulbs have cracked off and/or the glass at the end. I think the instructions typically say keep 1m clear all around, but a) I sometimes do this but still have the bulbs go pretty quickly, and b) often I can't get 1m all around. Is this just the way these things are, and are there any practical ways to improve bulb longevity? I tend to buy cheap-ass bulbs, but that's because my expectation is that they won't last long - perhaps it's circular! Maybe LED versions are better in this day and age - any recommendations?

Worklights

Jan 01, 2014 24 Replies

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charles 12 years ago

You can get stage spotlights that give as much output as a 1200w halogen

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Dave Plowman (News) 12 years ago

I'm sure you can.

However, a DIY 400w halogen work light is pretty cheap and unlikely to be used for long periods - so the energy cost may not be significant. But the high light output may well be essential.

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dennis 12 years ago

At this time of year its worth remembering they are hot. In summer you may want the LEDs.

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Dave Plowman (News) 12 years ago

To most, the important thing is how much light (and likely the quality of that) it gives. Why it's called a work light.

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Adrian 12 years ago

Honestly? I'd happily trade some of the light off for a bit less heat output and a FUCKLOAD less fragility.

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