inspection light

[scotty plumber]

can anyone recommend a decent heavy duty inspection light non-plastic, cheers

 

[Pipes Plumbing]

Big Maglite?
There's a 6D maglite rolling round in the van but it rarely gets used (not as a torch anyway, makes a good hammer at times), a combination of my headtorch and small LED Lenser torch do well for most things.
The headtorch is amazing when you're crawling round in lofts, fighting with fittings and trying not to fall through the ceiling as it leaves both hands free to get hold of things

 

[Barry98]

why non plastic if i can ask

 

[SimonJohns]

I can't live without my 18v makita torch. It's plastic thou

 

[Guest123]

Can't see past my 18v DeWalt carry light and it runs of the same batteries as my drill. Lights up a full attic and lasts for 3 hrs between charges.

 

[Dannypipe]

18V makita torch. Hmmmm sounds good. Might have to get me one. Gotta link?

 

[Best]

Maybe not exactly what you are asking, but take a look at Brennenstuhl 28 led hand lamp. Lovely in the hand, as rubber finish & good shape. Recharged it does 4 or 5 hrs.
Also Energiser head torches are excellent. Lenser torches are top stuff, & you can get a cheaper, light weight type.

 

[SimonJohns]

I have the makita BML185
I'm thinking of getting the BML184 thou

Screw fix sell them both

Battery's are expensive. But I just use the ones from my drill etc

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

i have petzl headlight and a travis perkins sitelight all i ever need

 

[Dannypipe]

I have three 18V batts for my drills, so would just need the torch. Looks good.

 

[SimonJohns]

I have three 18V batts for my drills, so would just need the torch. Looks good.

It's great. Doesn't go dim thou. Just turns off

 

[Dannypipe]

Which one is better though, the torch or the tube light?

 

[SimonJohns]

Which one is better though, the torch or the tube light?

Can't comment on the tube. Was going to buy it Monday but couldnt find my card

The torch is fantastic. The head goes up and down by 120* and the battery stands it up. Never let me down yet

 

[Dannypipe]

Cheers Si, I'll treat myself tomorrow.

 

[SimonJohns]

Cheers Si, I'll treat myself tomorrow.

Do a lil review too

 

[Dannypipe]

Will do mate.

 

[AWheating]

the makita tube is very good as it covers a decent area.

 

[SimonJohns]

the makita tube is very good as it covers a decent area.

Have you got one?

 

[tamz]

can anyone recommend a decent heavy duty inspection light non-plastic, cheers

It is hard to get a decent hand lamp anymore. You can't get the metal ones as they are not double insulated (well you can but you they come as 12v).
These are about the best i've found. Take std bayonet bulbs so you can always find a bulb.
Gripper Hand Lamp BC

They are made by Briticent who made the original ones years ago.

 

[AWheating]

Have you got one?

yes. but i dont use it currently as i have a milwaukee m12 led light that is even better and last 8 hours on one battery.

 

[Phil]

I have the Makita fluresent tube and its the best torch I've ever owned, will light a whole room for hours hanging from the ceiling and small enough to carry round, also has a standard torch bulb.

Lithium Torches | DeWALT Torches | Makita Torches | Draper Torches

 

[SimonJohns]

Cheers Si, I'll treat myself tomorrow.

did you buy one after?

 

[scotty plumber]

why non plastic if i can ask

Because the only one's i have been able to find are cheap black plastic one's that never seem to last more than a 6months, guess i will need to try the ones that take a drill battery

 

[Dannypipe]

did you buy one after?

Haven't had the chance yet. I fully intend to get it when I'm next at Screw Fix. Haven't had an excuse to visit the industrial estate for the last couple of days.

 

[Guest123]

I've got a spare Dewalt DC 527 18V carry light with flourescent tubes, only a few weeks old and in almost perfect condition. Anyone interested can have it as a bare unit (without battery) for £25 including postage. I've got 3 of these including this one and they are really good, but need space in my van!

 

[johnnyplumb]

It is hard to get a decent hand lamp anymore. You can't get the metal ones as they are not double insulated (well you can but you they come as 12v).
These are about the best i've found. Take std bayonet bulbs so you can always find a bulb.
Gripper Hand Lamp BC

They are made by Briticent who made the original ones years ago.

Tam, BES does a similar inspection lamp, gripper 2000, only 3m flex & although it says 60w bulb, i,ve been using it with 100w bulb for years with no problems. it has good quality plastic handle & strong wire cage only £7.36 + vat