I am looking for a light to look down into storm and sanitary manholes. I use a mirror and the sun when possible. I have had the cheap $19 spotlights and they dont last very long. Then I got a $50 spotlight and it didn't last very long either. I need something with a BRIGHT light. A regular flashlight will not do the job. It is hard to cut through the steam when it was 0 degrees this morning and I was trying to see a pipe that is 26 feet deep. Any suggestions?
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I've used the 1,000,000 candle power spot lights. Re-chargeable worked for me, and it has a lighter charger for the vehicle.
Boy I dunno....
I have a Landing Light (off of a B-29) that my dad converted into a spot light (with handle) many years ago. It plugs into a cigarette lighter (12 volt), although I suspect that he swapped bulbs at some point (I doubt that the B-29 was 12 volt, but I wasn't there).
I have seen a number of hand-held “spot lights” over the years, but most were plastic, and didn't hold up very well.
Of course this solution ASSUMES that you can drive to where you need the light, OR have a GOOD portable battery (big lights pull BIG juice).
Loyal
Here you go!
I use the "cheap" 1M candle power spot lights, and the one I bought has lasted since 2002. If you don't just keep the thing on when yo don't need it, the battery power lasts for most jobs, and it has the cigarette lighter adapter to charge it in the truck. I did purchase a backup spot-light that was on sale a couple of years ago, and I fried the battery by letting it charge over the weekend. Make sure you read the instructions.
I received a Mag-lite, two cell LED flashlight for Christmas, and was very impressed with how bright that rascal is. I have not used it on a job yet, but might try it as a backup to my spot light.
James
That second one might have some RECOIL associated with it!
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Loyal
I'd say..
the Sun is rather durable..
I'd say..
I use a Led head lamp hey its winter here in canuckastan
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I'd say..
Drop an open carbon arc light in the hole, stand back a bit when you throw the switch. If conditions are right your viability should have improved, if not, carbon arc lights are very bright.
jud
If you want a real quality flashlight, check out surefire.com. They make tactical weapon lights for Law Enforcement, Fire and Rescue, Special OP's, etc. and have many options, both LED and incandescent. They make a 400 lumen extended range dual output LED w/ strobe for $450, but that might be a bit much, both in cost and illumination.
I have and use the 6PX pro - http://www.surefire.com/6PX-Pro I purchased the extra battery holder w/ lanyard and extra batteries. Don't let the size fool you.
I've used it for work and play and have been very satisfied and plan to purchase another.
An old truck sideview mirror reflects a lot of sunlight down a manhole (if you have sun).
You might check out some of the aftermarket halogen fog or spotlights made for trucks and emergency vehicles.
A friend had mounted on headache rack and hit my house with the beam one night and looked like my house was being xrayed as the beam was so bright and I swear I could feel the heat from the light.
I have a "LED Lenser". It has 6 LEDs and I haven't found a situation yet that it wasn't bright enough. It comes with a carrying pouch for your belt and a lanyard.
www.ledlenser.com
Surefire makes bright lights that last and are a little bit behind in technology and are overpriced....
Look at Fenix or Maratec....or some of LED Lensers.....