zmcgovern45
10-10-2016, 11:19 AM
We get a lot of questions about the exact equipment we are using for these lights, so here is the information.....
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/AttentiontoDetailingPeoria/lights_zpssvec0nt4.jpg
Products
Manfrotto 231 CS Light Stand - $272.88 ** (link (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/227463-REG/Manfrotto_231CS_231CS_Chrome_Steel_Column.html))
Manfrotto 231ARM Hand Grip - $38.99 (link (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/224766-REG/Manfrotto_231ARM_231ARM_Hand_Grip_Sliding_Support. html/pageID/accessory))
Neewer Double Lamp Socket (2 pack) - $14.99 (link (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QG6GXNA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1))
Torchstar 18W 5000k LED Bulbs (4 pack) - $42.51 (link (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UKLM02A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1))
Just 72 Watt Power, but 4800 Lumen output per stand (4 bulbs)
**If you are handy, I imagine you could fabricate a DIY version of this stand using plumbing supplies or other piping for MUCH cheaper than purchasing the Manfrotto products... Or, if you're lucky like me, I found 3 of these light stands locally on CraigsList for a combined total of $120. An absolute steal! So keep your eyes out for local deals in your area for high quality lighting equipment**
Benefits Over Budget Friendly Version (click here (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/80867-diy-led-work-light-much-better-than-halogen.html) for <$99 version)
This setup offers tremendous benefits over the original concept, but of course at a much higher retail cost due to the light stand and hand grip. In my opinion, if you're a professional, the benefits are worth it! The light stands are the major enhancement compared to the original idea and they are incredibly solid with no fear of tipping over like the cheap original stands that were used. The hand grips allow for very quick position changes without the need to adjust telescoping tubes. The roller base makes maneuvering these lights a piece of cake, and the bases fold up so you can store the stands in a corner or out of the way if you don't have the space to leave them out. The LEDs I am using now are much lighter than the original ones I purchased and therefore do not droop or sag overtime (this can of course be applied to the original design to fix that issue). You can attach as many sliding arms to the base as you want since the lights are so light, but I've found 2 arms (4 lights) to be perfect.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/AttentiontoDetailingPeoria/ED690E59-C9C5-4FA6-BF2A-0BC365D9A078_zps9sqgvk4h.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/AttentiontoDetailingPeoria/F252AC5E-F880-448B-808D-4250B4638B41_zpsemdlnsto.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/AttentiontoDetailingPeoria/2016%20Dodge%20Challenger%20Hellcat%202/14_zps3ya2f39e.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/AttentiontoDetailingPeoria/lights_zpssvec0nt4.jpg
Products
Manfrotto 231 CS Light Stand - $272.88 ** (link (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/227463-REG/Manfrotto_231CS_231CS_Chrome_Steel_Column.html))
Manfrotto 231ARM Hand Grip - $38.99 (link (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/224766-REG/Manfrotto_231ARM_231ARM_Hand_Grip_Sliding_Support. html/pageID/accessory))
Neewer Double Lamp Socket (2 pack) - $14.99 (link (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QG6GXNA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1))
Torchstar 18W 5000k LED Bulbs (4 pack) - $42.51 (link (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UKLM02A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1))
Just 72 Watt Power, but 4800 Lumen output per stand (4 bulbs)
**If you are handy, I imagine you could fabricate a DIY version of this stand using plumbing supplies or other piping for MUCH cheaper than purchasing the Manfrotto products... Or, if you're lucky like me, I found 3 of these light stands locally on CraigsList for a combined total of $120. An absolute steal! So keep your eyes out for local deals in your area for high quality lighting equipment**
Benefits Over Budget Friendly Version (click here (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/80867-diy-led-work-light-much-better-than-halogen.html) for <$99 version)
This setup offers tremendous benefits over the original concept, but of course at a much higher retail cost due to the light stand and hand grip. In my opinion, if you're a professional, the benefits are worth it! The light stands are the major enhancement compared to the original idea and they are incredibly solid with no fear of tipping over like the cheap original stands that were used. The hand grips allow for very quick position changes without the need to adjust telescoping tubes. The roller base makes maneuvering these lights a piece of cake, and the bases fold up so you can store the stands in a corner or out of the way if you don't have the space to leave them out. The LEDs I am using now are much lighter than the original ones I purchased and therefore do not droop or sag overtime (this can of course be applied to the original design to fix that issue). You can attach as many sliding arms to the base as you want since the lights are so light, but I've found 2 arms (4 lights) to be perfect.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/AttentiontoDetailingPeoria/ED690E59-C9C5-4FA6-BF2A-0BC365D9A078_zps9sqgvk4h.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/AttentiontoDetailingPeoria/F252AC5E-F880-448B-808D-4250B4638B41_zpsemdlnsto.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/AttentiontoDetailingPeoria/2016%20Dodge%20Challenger%20Hellcat%202/14_zps3ya2f39e.jpg