Enlighten me with your experience.....

[nhfire77]

I need a good flashlight. I have tried a lot of different ones. None seem to do the job. I have mag lights but they burn out quick or the bulb breaks. The LED mag lights are too long with 3 AA batteries. (the 2 AA models aren't bright enough). I am not going to be lugging around a 3 D mag light in my tool bag.


In your experience what is the best flashlight you carry in your tool bag?

[ultramegabob]

I have a 3 D cell LED mag lite on a clip on bracket in the truck, i keep a 3 AA LED mini mag type light in my tool pouch, it is an off brand that I got for a present, I think it came from Harbor Freight, but it works really well for its size. I also have an LED light that i can wear on my head with an elastic strap, kind of like a coal miner, it may look goofy, but it is great for working in an area like a dark basement or attic.

[busman]

I keep a 2-cell LED flashlight on my belt, but I practically live with one of these on my head (set to low power):

http://cdni.llbean.com/is/image/wim/238746_307_41?wid=330&hei=295

It works great until I leave it on my head and go to the store. I'm getting tired of the miner jokes. It runs about 150 hours on low. I change the 3-AAA batteries about once a month.

Mark

[scwirenut]

without a doubt get a light to match your cordless tools, dewalt, milw., ect... they are bright as qbeams without buying batts.......also the headlamp,hatlamp is great for small needs....

[JohnJ0906]

I always have this on the brim of my hat -
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p66/JohnJ0906/johns%20tools/HPIM0519.jpg

I also carry a 2 AA LED mini mag in my tool pouch, as well as the light that came with my cordless tool set.

[480sparky]

Which light I use depends on the task at hand.

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Tools/lights.jpg

[robh]

I have been using this light for about 4 years, current all time record for a relationship between me and a flashlight. Super bright. It has the best rechargeable battery I have ever seen in anything. Never broke a bulb from being dropped, sometimes high enough that I was sure it would be dead when I got to it. Only small complaint is that the lens is a bit roughed up after years of use. almost afraid to change the lens for fear of jinxing it. Ton of accessories and chargers.

http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=7

[RonPecinaJr]

I'll second the Dewalt 18volt cordless flashlight. Being able to wrap it around anything, like a copper water pipe, makes life a whole lot easier. I still have at least a half-dozen of those 4 D-Cell battery Mag Lites though.

[brian john]

Does not matter what I buy it is lost with in a week. So I try them all.

[480sparky]

Does not matter what I buy it is lost with in a week. So I try them all.
Note to self: Follow brian around all the time. Maybe he'll lose an IR camera someday.......... http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Emoticons/author.gif

[Fulthrotl]

I need a good flashlight. I have tried a lot of different ones. None seem to do the job. I have mag lights but they burn out quick or the bulb breaks. The LED mag lights are too long with 3 AA batteries. (the 2 AA models aren't bright enough). I am not going to be lugging around a 3 D mag light in my tool bag.


In your experience what is the best flashlight you carry in your tool bag?

this is the only flashlight i carry.

http://www.surefire.com/light6P

these are the only batteries i use for it.

http://www.surefire.com/12-Pack-Batteries

this is an 80 lumen light... surefire has a similar sized light coming, using
the same batteries, that is LED, and puts out 400 lumens. not here, yet,
or i'd have one.:D

or, you can go over to http://www.candlepowerforums.com/ for excessively excessive
flashlights that look like this, and cost like the space shuttle.
handmade out of pure unobtainium.

http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr66/FulThrotl/IMG_0726-vi.jpg

[ibew441dc]

this is the only flashlight i carry.

http://www.surefire.com/light6P

these are the only batteries i use for it.

http://www.surefire.com/12-Pack-Batteries

this is an 80 lumen light... surefire has a similar sized light coming, using
the same batteries, that is LED, and puts out 400 lumens. not here, yet,
or i'd have one.:D

or, you can go over to www.candlepowerforum.com for excessively excessive
flashlights that look like this, and cost like the space shuttle.
handmade out of pure unobtainium.

http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr66/FulThrotl/IMG_0726-vi.jpg

FulThrotl..............it seems you are confused...........he wanted a flash light, not something to ward off DARTH VADOR:grin:

But me on the other hand I need one...........I'm sure I saw VADOR in an attic once......:grin:

[Fulthrotl]

this is the only flashlight i carry.

http://www.surefire.com/light6P

these are the only batteries i use for it.

http://www.surefire.com/12-Pack-Batteries

this is an 80 lumen light... surefire has a similar sized light coming, using
the same batteries, that is LED, and puts out 400 lumens. not here, yet,
or i'd have one.:D


btw..... they are a one stop shop for many things.... they also make an
excellent line of machine gun silencers, if that's something on your tool
list as well.... :D

[iwire]

I have a LED flashlight I keep in my bag, picked it up while waiting in line at a drugstore register, I think it was $9.99. 8-)

[Cold Fusion]

I'm using pieces of bob's, busman's, brian's philosophies

I like plastic - something about aluminum ladders, aluminum flashlights and electrical that bothers me.

Have a hardhat light - for some inexplicable reason it has a blink mode????

LEDs, multiple if I can.

I'll get a Pelican if I can. They are guarenteed against everything except bear attack, shark attack, children under 6.

And I get them while walking through Blue or Orange usually looking for something else.

cf

[LarryFine]

Have a hardhat light - for some inexplicable reason it has a blink mode????That's so the Domino's Pizza delivery guy can find you on the jobsite.

[JJWalecka]

flashlights that look like this, and cost like the space shuttle.
handmade out of pure unobtainium.

http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr66/FulThrotl/IMG_0726-vi.jpg[/QUOTE]

Cool. Does it double as a Lightsaber?

The flashlight of my choice depends on the task at hand but I am fond of LED's.



JJ

[peter d]

http://bernzomatic.com/Portals/8/Resources/ProductImages/TS8000BT_lg.jpg

[480sparky]

http://bernzomatic.com/Portals/8/Resources/ProductImages/TS8000BT_lg.jpg



Um, you're missing the battery..........;)

[cowboyjwc]

I have a Surefire that I carry. Be ready to pay $90 plus dollars and the batteries aren't cheap either. Mine fits in the palm of my hand and will light up the school yard across the street from me.

[hockeyoligist2]

I always have this on the brim of my hat -
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p66/JohnJ0906/johns%20tools/HPIM0519.jpg

I also carry a 2 AA LED mini mag in my tool pouch, as well as the light that came with my cordless tool set.


That looks like the receiver for my wireless mouse John!

I have several small rubber coated flashlights that use 2 AA's, I have dropped them 40+ feet and they still kept on kicking! They were free when registering our Verbatim's from Raco.

[djohns6]

Pelican light . 3 C cell . Non conductive , and BRIGHT .

[nakulak]

for whatever reason, I cannot keep flashlights. Well, except for one type. It seems that I never loose the throw away one shot flashlights. I have one that I have had for almost ten years now, still works good. In the mean time, I've lost just about every other kind of flashlight made. weird, huh ?

[Mike Lang]

It's a little pricey but i'll never be without one again. A Streamlight halogen / LEd 12 V rechargable. It's great because I always leave the flashlight on and burn out the batteries. I have the base on the dash board and it's always charging so I can kill the battery everyday. The halogen mode is real bright but only lasts about 2 hrs. The LED mode isn't as bright but will last about 8hours. I think I paid $80.

[iaov]

I;ve got a lot of flashlights. Old fasioned, rubber coated 2 D cell are the ones I use the most. I've got a couple of small headlamp lights and a couple of mini mags. The mini mags are great when you find a particular lot or brand of lamps that last. I've had some last for months and others that only last for 2 or 3 on off cycles.

[Ken9876]

Try Pelican, I use the Little ED works great

http://www.pelican.com/lights_category.php?Category=%&LampType=%&Submersible=%&New=%

[nhfire77]

Does not matter what I buy it is lost with in a week. So I try them all.

Exactly why I started this thread

[nhfire77]

You want to drop a flashlight 40 feet over and over again, try this. Its $$$, but it will live to tell your tales.

Streamlight Survivor LED

[nhfire77]

http://bernzomatic.com/Portals/8/Resources/ProductImages/TS8000BT_lg.jpg

OH, you must S+T your connections. And live by oil lamps because as an electrician, you fear living with electricity in your own home, or am I projecting?:wink:

[peter d]

OH, you must S+T your connections. And live by oil lamps because as an electrician, you fear living with electricity in your own home, or am I projecting?:wink:

Yes, I'm a master installer of knob and tube. 8-)

[Fulthrotl]

I have a Surefire that I carry. Be ready to pay $90 plus dollars and the batteries aren't cheap either. Mine fits in the palm of my hand and will light up the school yard across the street from me.

yeah. what he said.

[quogueelectric]

I need a good flashlight. I have tried a lot of different ones. None seem to do the job. I have mag lights but they burn out quick or the bulb breaks. The LED mag lights are too long with 3 AA batteries. (the 2 AA models aren't bright enough). I am not going to be lugging around a 3 D mag light in my tool bag.


In your experience what is the best flashlight you carry in your tool bag?

Mag makes a 2-c cell this is in my bag you can buy a 2 watt led lamp for it but this pushes the price to about 40 bucks.

Everyone now is using the led 1" weaver scope mount tactical small 4 color (blue,white,red,green)light this is on my tool belt. I have a pen size led light in my toolpouch.

Last but not least I mounted a head gear headlamp on to my hardhat AND a loose headgear light in my toolpouch. It looks silly but the leds last a long time AND the light moves where you are looking.

When I need extra light terminating control cabinets in hard to get spots I also tywrap the small led tactical light to the side slot in my hardhat for maximum lighting wherever your head turns.

One last trick is use plumbers pvc pipe to sleeve a 3 d cell flashlight with 4 c cells in the same flashlight . The higher voltage really spikes up the light intensity but the bats dont last as long and the whole thing is against the mfgs suggestion for tool use.

I learned this trick from police officers that are friends. Proper lighting is very important for us older guys so money is no object when it comes to this.

[quogueelectric]

I always have this on the brim of my hat -
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p66/JohnJ0906/johns%20tools/HPIM0519.jpg

I also carry a 2 AA LED mini mag in my tool pouch, as well as the light that came with my cordless tool set. It would look much better on a NY giants hat.

[djohns6]

This one . http://www.pelican.com/lights_detail.php?recordID=2000

[wawireguy]

I like LED lamps for casual dark spaces exploration. Have a Walmart Energizer one, works great. Had the on off switch break on a LED head lamp one time. Left it hanging on my lift for a few days, still glowing pretty good after a few days.