Standby lights for site

[Isetech]

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.

https://www.game.co.za/DIY/Lighting/...hoCn5EQAvD_BwE

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.

[Dylboy]

Those lights rock!

Found an even smaller one at Leroy that fits in the tool bag very well.

Also thought of those ones and then a stand to create some task lighting in areas and position it etc.

The Lithium pack would be very cool

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[Derlyn]

Those lights are great.
I've installed them as emergency outdoor lighting in enclosures with transparent covers.

They come on automatically with loadshedding. Been up for about 2 years and still working perfectly.