Thread: Headspots and working lights for under the bonnet - battery operated

Hello All,

What do you prefer to use when attempting to illuminate dark places while working under the bonnet: head-spots or a magnetic or work light on a hook? Battery operated.

What brand and model do you use?

For example, shining a nice bright and wide light to illuminate around the three bolts that secure the starter motor to a Discovery 1 - deep into the bowels of the engine bay.

I was using a rechargeable lantern with LED lights, However, it was big and bulky, Then suddenly I was not using the lantern - the battery needed recharging! Plus, the ideal position to illuminate the exact required spot always seems to be the same position I need to hand and arm access to get to the targeted bolts.

Then I went to a couple of the big hardware stores and specialty tool stores and the selection of light options was amazing. I figure this place would be a good one to attempt to narrow down the field and get something more functional for the intended role, identified by people who work on cars.

Kind regards
Lionel

Originally Posted by BradC

All 3. I have several of each and have been known to use all of them simultaneously.



Energizer brand 3xAAA battery

This is the only one I have a link for : Magnetic Light & Pick-Up Tool - Kincrome Tools - Kincrome

Hello Brad,

I use one of the Energizer brand 3xAAA battery head-spots every night when I take the dog for his last roam before being put to bed. Plus, the big lantern comes along for spotting into the paddock over the gate. Well that works fine until the battery gives up without any notice - then the sudden state of darkness lets me know that it needs recharging. Hence the head spot, as it is a more reliable backup!

Here is the range that I currently have. The Ryobi is very rarely used for working on cars as it is pretty cumbersome.

I am looking to fill the gap between the head-spot and the Jaycar spotty

18V ONE+ LED Shoplight Tool Only 18V ONE+ LED Shoplight Tool Only | RYOBI
Floating Waterproof LED Spotlight 4500LM jaycar.com.au
Energizer 100 Lumen Universal Headlight Torch Energizer 100 Lumen Universal Headlight Torch - Bunnings Australia


Kind regards
Lionel