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I have tried and tested many many lights for site work, todate I have only found one light that I would recommend, its could do with some improvements.
I am sure you all know by now which light I would recommend - The magneto, you can find then cheaper if you look around, just dont mix up the R129 one with this one below.
Pro's
1/ Backup time, it last the entire day on site.
2/ 2 brightness settings, to save battery power.
3/ Bright enough for site work, especially in the roof space.
4/ Compact enough to go in the tool bag.
5/ No magnet to stick it to the DB door or inside the DB.
Cons
1/ Battery lifespan, it only last about a year, then you need to replace the battery, you can buy replacement batteries for about R120.
2/ Battery fails if left for an extended period of time.
If this light had a lithium battery I would invest in one for each room in my house and another 6 for site work. I have thought of making up my own lithium back.
I am busy making up a site lights and home backup lights, using the 7 amp lithium battery and 12 volt strip lights. I need to find affrdable lithium battery packs with a PCB to charge the battery and under voltage and polarity protection.
If I can get that right I have a winner which will replace the magneto light. The price is not the concern, I want something to last, not fail if left for a couple of months.
I am sure you all know by now which light I would recommend - The magneto, you can find then cheaper if you look around, just dont mix up the R129 one with this one below.
Pro's
1/ Backup time, it last the entire day on site.
2/ 2 brightness settings, to save battery power.
3/ Bright enough for site work, especially in the roof space.
4/ Compact enough to go in the tool bag.
5/ No magnet to stick it to the DB door or inside the DB.
Cons
1/ Battery lifespan, it only last about a year, then you need to replace the battery, you can buy replacement batteries for about R120.
2/ Battery fails if left for an extended period of time.
If this light had a lithium battery I would invest in one for each room in my house and another 6 for site work. I have thought of making up my own lithium back.
I am busy making up a site lights and home backup lights, using the 7 amp lithium battery and 12 volt strip lights. I need to find affrdable lithium battery packs with a PCB to charge the battery and under voltage and polarity protection.
If I can get that right I have a winner which will replace the magneto light. The price is not the concern, I want something to last, not fail if left for a couple of months.
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