Anyone use LED Work Lights instead of halogen?

**zmcgovern45** · 08-20-2013, 02:57 PM

I have had to replace about 4 500W halogen bulbs in the past 2 months... It's driving me nuts.

Can anyone recommend an LED alternative or other nice, very bright lighting option that is not stupid expensive?

I have fluorescent overhead lighting and I use my brinkmann dual xenon, but I always have my halogen work lights on too... They're great for pictures and for inspection.

Thanks.

**Pureshine** · 08-20-2013, 04:29 PM

I'll be changing to T5 bulbs they are much brighter than T8 bulbs and cheaper than LED.

**zmcgovern45** · 08-20-2013, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by Pureshine

I'll be changing to T5 bulbs they are much brighter than T8 bulbs and cheaper than LED.

Yeah, I already have overhead lights covered. Looking for another option to replace my dual halogen work lights.

I have seen a couple LED options and didn't know if anyone had experience with them. I don't know how bright they are, durability, etc

**Mike lambert** · 08-20-2013, 05:23 PM

I got this from jasper ecotek, shows defects even direct sun does not,I love it!

5000k, 2year warranty. Pm me if you need a contact guy

**Setec Astronomy** · 08-20-2013, 05:25 PM

My general caution with the LED's is the light is very directional...it's kind of hard to explain but I find with the LED worklight I have you have to aim it EXACTLY where you want, as opposed to similar incandescent or fluorescent drop lights.

Do they still make the worklights that are like the halogen in shape/size but have CFL bulbs? I remember seeing some at Lowe's some years ago but I had already bought a halogen setup.

**Dr_Pain** · 08-20-2013, 05:25 PM

Come on Mike.... share! Price? pics in action?

**ski2** · 08-20-2013, 05:27 PM

Here's a thread from Autopia Forums Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there... - Autopia Forums - Auto Detailing & Car Care Discussion Forum that starts out discussing over all lighting, but if you read through the entire thread you'll come to some alternatives to Halogen. I'm now using the single diode led floods mentioned in the article with a photo light stand and they are amazing in their ability to show swirls and scratches. I just use one since I only do my own cars and a friend or family members car from time to time, but you can get a heavier duty stand and double bulb holder for more light as listed later in the thread. They are great and produce little to no heat.

**VP Mark** · 08-20-2013, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by Mike lambert

I got this from jasper ecotek, shows defects even direct sun does not,I love it!

5000k, 2year warranty. Pm me if you need a contact guy

Care to share a little more info please?

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**erichaley** · 08-20-2013, 05:45 PM

I use a "Husky 1720 Lumen LED Worklight with Tripod", part #480575 that I purchased at Home Depot for about $80.

It's a single SMD (or at least single light source) LED, which makes it great for finding swirls and holograms. It's definitely a defect finding machine!

It's currently my favorite light! I say "currently" because I change lights about as often as I change underwear, which is currently about weekly... (j/k)

**Logan Powers** · 08-20-2013, 06:03 PM

I have read so many comments on the brinkman light battery being junk. And me just ordering one of those I'm super interested in this post.

My over head lights in my garage do work (t8 bulbs). But not nearly enough. I have to move around like crazy to locate the spot that I just corrected. They also don't show any imperfections on the side of the cars either.

I have a stand with 2 very bright 500w shop lights. They really don't do the job I thought they would