Rechargeable LED worklight

**steveG** · 26th February 2012, 08:57 PM

I've had a rechargeable LED worklight for a few years that decided to die recently. It was one of long tube shaped ones with a flat panel of LED's (maybe 60 or so), and a few in the end with a reflector so you could use it as a basic torch (albeit with poor light output). Used it for camping (just adhoc use - not general campsite lighting), and working on the car etc.

I've checked on ebay, Bunnings, and the camping stores like Rays Outdoors, but nothing particularly jumps out as a suitable replacement. To be honest most of them look quite dodgy - so looking for suggestions for proven type/brand/style to replace it with.

I'm not wedded to the round baton style, but it does need to be rechargeable and a reasonable size/shape that you can wedge it the engine bay, or sit it on the ground while you change a tyre or do roadside repairs. Something with about 5 hours runtime should be sufficient, as long as it doesn't take 3 days to charge it up again

Any suggestions?

Steve

**bee utey** · 26th February 2012, 09:10 PM

Narva is quite good quality these days, e.g. this:

NARVA LED RECHARGEABLE CORDLESS INSPECTION LIGHT | eBay

**p38arover** · 26th February 2012, 09:15 PM

I, too, have the Narva. It's a good lamp.

**steveG** · 26th February 2012, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by p38arover

I, too, have the Narva. It's a good lamp.

Thanks Ron.
They are quoting 8hrs run time in the specs, but how long do they take to charge up?

Steve

**isuzu110** · 28th February 2012, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by p38arover

I, too, have the Narva. It's a good lamp.

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**p38arover** · 28th February 2012, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by steveG

Thanks Ron.
They are quoting 8hrs run time in the specs, but how long do they take to charge up?

Steve

Hmm, good question. A couple of hours, I think.

**superquag** · 28th February 2012, 08:33 PM

If you can tolerate wearing a head-lamp... have a look at these:-

Headlamp: Headlamps, Led Headlamp, Head Lamp On Sale - Free Shipping - DealExtreme

I've got this one... out on loan at the moment... 50/50 chance of getting it back, so I've been told....

Focus-Adjustable Cree Q3 3-Mode White LED Headlamp (1 x 18650) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme

I suspect the Narva lamps are an 'overnight' charge.

**Hoges** · 28th February 2012, 08:51 PM

Aldi occasionally have 48 LED/rechargeable on for about $20-24. Very good value

**Scouse** · 29th February 2012, 07:28 AM

Originally Posted by Hoges

Aldi occasionally have 48 LED/rechargeable on for about $20-24. Very good value

Mine lasted about 6 months before the switch died...

I think I'll be trying the Narva next.

**loanrangie** · 29th February 2012, 09:26 AM

Autobarn have them, i have one that is about 20cm long at a guess and the light it throws out is excellent, came with a 240V and 12V cigi charger lead.

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