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« on: April 16, 2019, 08:42:12 AM » |
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I have a thought to replace my Halogen worklight bulbs (the rectangular ones on a stand that get hot enough to brand you) with LED bulbs?
I’m looking on line and there seems to be a large array of choices!
Has anyone done this and if so what are your thoughts? Good, bad, ok, etc…
What type of LED is good – or bad?
I have the “J type” connections (whatever that means) 118mm (4-5/8”)
I have two lights I’d like to try these on.
Not having the best eyesight anymore I need all the light I can get.
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bassman
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« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2019, 10:04:17 AM » |
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Replaced my halogen with an LED version from Sam's Club. Got tired of burning myself on the halogen and replacing the sensitive bulbs. Absolutely LOVE the LED version.....niece borrowed it 4 months ago to use during her bathroom remodel and swears by it also. Lamp stays on 12-14 hours at a time. She had used my halogen in the past and hated it due to the heat issues. Think Sam's has a pair for about $30. A single version from Lowe's, Home Depot, Menard's etc would probably run $20-30. Might check Amazon also. Probably can't go wrong with pretty much any brand.
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« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2019, 02:21:25 PM » |
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I have a thought to replace my Halogen worklight bulbs (the rectangular ones on a stand that get hot enough to brand you) with LED bulbs?
I’m looking on line and there seems to be a large array of choices!
Has anyone done this and if so what are your thoughts? Good, bad, ok, etc…
What type of LED is good – or bad?
I have the “J type” connections (whatever that means) 118mm (4-5/8”)
I have two lights I’d like to try these on.
Not having the best eyesight anymore I need all the light I can get.
Looking at the cost of replacement LED "J" bulbs you can buy new LED lamps for about the same cost. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=type+j+light+bulb&hvadid=78615133627609&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&hvqmt=b&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_5w9e5qrj4i_b |
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DGS65
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« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2019, 02:44:46 PM » |
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Agreed just replace the light I just bought a few for my work truck one of which is a battery powered light very happy with this decision! I have burned myself in the past on drop lights I have damage a car door panel with one while work on a customers car this was many years ago but it was something I won't forget!
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« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2019, 04:23:23 PM » |
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420 lumens is awfully low, some of the Jtype LED replacements are closer to 1000 lumens. |
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f6john
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« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2019, 05:49:56 PM » |
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I just bought a 48” shop light at Costco that has if I remember correctly 1700 lumens. It has a cord and can be run in a series up to a multiple of 4 lights. Has a pull chain for a switch. It puts out great light compared to what I had. At 30 bucks not a great deal I suppose, but I wanted quick and easy at the moment. I also tried buying just the builds that fit in a 48” fluorescent fixture and they were an improvement but not as good as the fixture with the bulbs included.
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2019, 08:54:45 AM » |
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My Halogen tripod shop lights were old and worn out, such that replacing the bulbs didn't fix them, so I bought a dual-head LED with a telescoping tripod stand, a no-name Chinese cheapie, for $80 CAD.
I am very happy with it. The reduced heat, which makes it more comfortable to work in front of, also means it doesn't require a cage to protect your fingers from being pan-fried on the lenses, meaning no grid of shadows on the walls I'm mudding or painting.
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