Need lighting help please.

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I am in need of lighting help. My only prerequisite is LED or florescent lighting, either of those two. I have picked out a few options, but Id also like to here you opinion as well for lighting options I haven't considered. Is there a specific light temperature color that makes a difference such as 4,000k or 5,000k color temperature. Please inform me and give me an option or opinion on what to buy. Many thanks.

Option 1:shop light option 1.jpg Retails for $79.00 and puts out 3,000 lumens and says 4,000k cool white temp color from Lowe's. http://www.lowes.com/pd_433457-43921-MPL1009-LED40K840_1z11k3p__?productId=50260965&pl=1&Ntt=shop+light


Option 2: shop light option 2.jpgRetails for $160.00 from Amazon and puts out 4,000 lumens and 5,000k bright white temp color. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010IFS49A/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2YWR8B0U9G8PB&coliid=I2EYMVU92YFSPT


Option 3: shop light option 3.jpg Retails for $170.00 from Amazon and puts out 6,000 lumens and 5,000k bright white temp color. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010IFS4D6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2YWR8B0U9G8PB&coliid=IR4A4BEGSEVO1


Option 4: shop light option 4.jpg Retails for $200.00 from Amazon and put out 10,000 lumens and 5,000k bright white temp color. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W9M5FWU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2YWR8B0U9G8PB&coliid=I2EJX3PNT1JCU2


P.S. The husky light shop light not an option.jpg from home depot is not an option, I've worked at Lowe's the last eight years. :cool:
 
Hard to say for sure... Options 2-4 look most appealing to me as they are 5000K color temp, which I prefer, and are quite bright.

The two things I do not like is that they are all a panel of LEDs rather than a single diode, which we have determined to be superior for spotting defects. Since they are grouped so close together, it may be very similar, I just have no experience with any of them so I couldn't say for sure.

Second, none of the lights indicate the angle of light output. The LED's used in my "DIY Light" have a 38* beam angle (beam spread), which is relatively narrow. This acts as more of a spot light vs. a flood light. In all of the photos used to advertise the work lights you have linked, it appears they have an extremely wide beam angle. This means your light will not be focused on the area you are shining, but rather dispersed throughout the entire room. To me, that is not ideal at all for our application.


If you're set on trying one out, I'd get the one that best suits your budget and see how it works for you. No harm in trying.
 
Zach really is the man. Thanks for the help Zach. I think I might try out option #3. I will contact the seller first though and try to get more information. I am operating in a single stall garage just like Todd from http://www.pureshinedetailing.com
 
Zach, btw, I'm a fairly good mechanic. Can I try to resurrect the brickmann xenon for you? :cool:
 
Try Menards.com they have a smart electrician pro-2 light 5700k,4400 lumens,54 watt,twin work light.max. height 64 inch. 139$ online price.They also have higher power models.I hope this helps.
 
Agree completely with the multi filament statement. Sometimes it's tough to see well whats left. I have several small lights, two stands that were made from Amazon camera stands with two bulb heads. Several handheld lights and even a wearable "headlamp". All come in handy depending on paint color, ambient lighting and color and intensity of the bulb.

If your work environment is well lit or has sun light intrusion, brighter bulb will work better.
 
Figure I'll throw my $.02 in...

I have lighting throughout my shop that is setup specifically for detailing. However, when I became mobile I was in the same dilemma of deciding which route to go. I ended up with some rather expensive fixtures that work fantastic, but just this Christmas my brother - trying to show support for my detailing - bought me a Snap-on work light from Costco that he figured may help.

It's rated @ only 2700 lumens, has a built-in dimmer, is LED, and the color temp sits right around 5000K.

To say the least, I was blown away how this ~$35 light performed. I wasn't expecting much, but the color rendering was surprisingly accurate, and it was able to really show a wide range of defects. It's beam pattern was a bit wide, but because it can be used right on the ground and aimed up at the vehicle, I was able to see defects across more than a complete panel.

It's similar to the one found here:

http://www.amazon.ca/Snap-Worklight-Dimmer-2700-Lumens/dp/B0172C5C0Q


Again, he had purchased it at Costco, and I have purchased another one since just to have for mobile usage. It's turned out to be a fantastic little light, especially considering it's LED configuration and beam pattern would normally not be desired. Hope this helps as an affordable alternative solution for tight areas & such!
 
Worthrj said:
I am in need of lighting help. My only prerequisite is LED or florescent lighting, either of those two. I have picked out a few options, but Id also like to here you opinion as well for lighting options I haven't considered. Is there a specific light temperature color that makes a difference such as 4,000k or 5,000k color temperature. Please inform me and give me an option or opinion on what to buy. Many thanks.

Option 1:View attachment 687 Retails for $79.00 and puts out 3,000 lumens and says 4,000k cool white temp color from Lowe's. http://www.lowes.com/pd_433457-43921-MPL1009-LED40K840_1z11k3p__?productId=50260965&pl=1&Ntt=shop+light


Option 2: View attachment 688Retails for $160.00 from Amazon and puts out 4,000 lumens and 5,000k bright white temp color. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010IFS49A/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2YWR8B0U9G8PB&coliid=I2EYMVU92YFSPT


Option 3: View attachment 689 Retails for $170.00 from Amazon and puts out 6,000 lumens and 5,000k bright white temp color. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010IFS4D6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2YWR8B0U9G8PB&coliid=IR4A4BEGSEVO1


Option 4: View attachment 690 Retails for $200.00 from Amazon and put out 10,000 lumens and 5,000k bright white temp color. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W9M5FWU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2YWR8B0U9G8PB&coliid=I2EJX3PNT1JCU2


P.S. The husky light View attachment 691 from home depot is not an option, I've worked at Lowe's the last eight years. :cool:
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I ended up going with option 3. So far so good.
 
Tyler@HDR said:
...this Christmas my brother - trying to show support for my detailing - bought me a Snap-on work light from Costco that he figured may help.

It's rated @ only 2700 lumens, has a built-in dimmer, is LED, and the color temp sits right around 5000K.

To say the least, I was blown away how this ~$35 light performed. I wasn't expecting much, but the color rendering was surprisingly accurate, and it was able to really show a wide range of defects. It's beam pattern was a bit wide, but because it can be used right on the ground and aimed up at the vehicle, I was able to see defects across more than a complete panel.

It's turned out to be a fantastic little light, especially considering it's LED configuration and beam pattern would normally not be desired. Hope this helps as an affordable alternative solution for tight areas & such!
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Dang dude! It appears that this light is discontinued and you just made me purchased the last one I could find on eBay.
Thanks for the feedback...I'll let you know how it works out for me.
 
Merlin said:
Dang dude! It appears that this light is discontinued and you just made me purchased the last one I could find on eBay.
Thanks for the feedback...I'll let you know how it works out for me.
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Discontinued?! Well darn. I'll have to check my local Costco.

Let me know how you like it - I figured for the price, it's hard not to try!
 
Ah yes.

I would still check locally - I only bought the second one last week and there was quite a few at the time.

Or, maybe do that after receiving the ordered one ;)
 
Tyler@HDR said:
Or, maybe do that after receiving the ordered one ;)
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Follow up - Yes I like the light. Thanks for the heads up.
Yes, I purchased a second one and waiting for it to arrive.
Brighter than the halogen, better color (5000K) and no heat.
Things discovered...the included stand is minuscule (useless).
They are a perfect replacement fit on the halogen light stand.
I'll post some pics when the second one arrives and is mounted.
 
I followed Zach's DIY and added some of my own to it. There is not a commercial light out there that can touch it for the price. With the bulbs lasting 22.5 years, it doesn't look like I will be needing a relplacement anytime soon.

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Tyler@HDR said:
It's rated @ only 2700 lumens, has a built-in dimmer, is LED, and the color temp sits right around 5000K.
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From your post...Here's my Snap On LED Light Setup. I took the halogen lights off the stand and haven't looked back.

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Ny plan is to rool up the cords and put a small AC block on the stand. This way I can plug them both in with one cord.
 
Glad to hear you too like the lights, Merlin!

My next plan of action is to do exactly what you have done with the stands. Looks fantastic!


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I'll get a better picture when I'm at the shop next, but I've attached one that I had on my phone. It's of a single fixture being hand-held

It's surprisingly accurate and is fantastic at showing imperfections. Comparing it to direct sun light, these were actually better than most of my (much more) expensive fixtures

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