LED lighting is by far the most popular and best-performing light on the market when it comes to work lights. The main question you must ask yourself is what type of LED work light I need. When carrying out different tasks on a job site there will be occasions where you will need light assistance due to poor visibility, poor sunlight or if you’re working on a job site that has no electricity so you need your own portable work light to provide all the light. The different types of work lighting include; Tripod lights, Floodlights, torches, head torches or for mechanics under bonnet lamps or colour match lights. With many top-class work lighting brands to choose from such as Ledlenser, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Sealey, and Draper.
Benefits of Cordless LED Work Lights
Cordless LED Lighting gives the user the freedom of Cordless with the Performance of Electric , highly Portability is an advantage of LED range The absence of cords allows for easy portability and flexibility. Users can move the work light around without being restricted by power cords, making them ideal for use in different locations or on job sites with limited access to power outlets.
Convenience: Cordless LED work lights are easy to set up and use. There is no need to find a nearby power source or deal with tangled cords, saving time and effort during setup and cleanup.
Safety: With no cords to trip over or get entangled in, cordless LED work lights reduce the risk of accidents and injuries in busy work areas.
Versatility: Cordless LED work lights are available in various sizes and shapes, offering versatility for different applications. They can be used in many different uses automotive repairs, construction projects, camping, outdoor events, emergency Search and Rescue ,and many more.
Energy Efficiency: LED lights are highly energy-efficient, and when combined with battery power, they provide long-lasting illumination without draining excessive energy. This efficiency leads to extended battery life and reduced operating costs.
Brightness: LED work lights produce bright, clear, and focused illumination, making them effective for detailed tasks that require good visibility.
Durability: Cordless LED work lights are typically designed to be rugged and durable, with some models being water-resistant or even waterproof, ensuring they can withstand tough working conditions.
Rechargeable Batteries: Most cordless LED work lights come with rechargeable batteries, eliminating the need to constantly replace disposable batteries. This saves money, reduces waste, and is more environmentally friendly.
Multi-functional: Many cordless LED work lights feature adjustable brightness levels and different lighting modes, allowing users to customize the illumination according to their specific needs.
Emergency Backup: In situations where power outages occur, cordless LED work lights can serve as emergency backup lighting, providing a reliable source of illumination until the power is restored.
Different Types of LED Work Lights
Make sure that you choose the correct type of lighting to get the job done safely and most efficiently!
Tripod Work Lights
Working on large-scale or small jobs, you’ll find it beneficial to use tripod lights when doing tasks due to their wide coverage allowing for clear visibility over a wider area. Using a tripod makes your work light and stable even when working on uneven surfaces reducing the risk of accidents. Most if not all tripod stands allow you to adjust the height and angle of the light, this is important so that you eliminate shadows. Having a cordless LED tripod stand means that it’s easy to move around the job site or move from room to room if you’re working on renovation work. Tripod LED work lights are constructed with durable materials, making them resistant to impact, vibrations, and weather conditions. This durability ensures they can withstand rough working environments.
Recommended Tripod Work Lights
DEWALT 18V XR TRIPOD LIGHT (BODY ONLY) DCL079-XJ
This powerful DeWalt Tripod Light has an output ranging from 3000 to 1000 lumens, it provides effective lighting coverage with a broad and evenly distributed beam pattern. The tripod design ensures maximum stability, thanks to the battery compartment being stored at the base, ensuring a low centre of gravity. The lamp head is designed with rotating and pivoting capability, allowing for precise control over the direction of light, making it adjustable and customizable to your needs.
MILWAUKEE M12 TRUE VIEW TOWER LIGHT M12SAL-0
This Milwaukee M12SAL TRUEVIEW high-definition folding tower light is ideal for the job site with an impressive 1400 Lumen Output and the Head can be rotated 210° vertically and pivoted 270° horizontally to allow the user to have perfect placement of the tower light.
Work LED Floodlights
Work LED floodlights are powerful and versatile lighting fixtures designed for various work environments. These floodlights use energy-efficient LED technology to provide bright and uniform illumination over a wide area, making them ideal for construction sites, workshops, maintenance tasks, outdoor events, and emergency situations. Work LED floodlights often come with features like adjustable brightness levels, multiple lighting modes, and durable construction to withstand tough working conditions. Work LED floodlights to enhance safety, productivity, and visibility in dimly lit workspaces, making them an essential tool for professionals and hobbyists alike.
Recommended Work LED Floodlights
SEALEY RECHARGEABLE PORTABLE FLOODLIGHT 30SMD LED LITHIUM-ION LED109C
This Sealey Portable floodlight with an adjustable head, is housed within a stable steel frame. Features 30 super bright SMD LEDs, giving a full 120° spread of light. Weatherproof design with an on/off rocker switch and two light settings. Built-in 7.4V 4Ah Lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Supplied with a UK plug, mains charger and 12V in-car charger. Suitable for lighting workshops, garages and other environments where no mains supply is available.
MILWAUKEE M18 TRADESMAN AREA LIGHT M18TAL-0
This Milwaukee M18 True-View Area Light produces up to 2200 Lumens giving High Light Output for working. TRUEVIEW™ high definition lighting with 2,200 lumens of light output in Area mode and 1,000 lumens in Flood mode Advanced LED technology provides 360° of area light, while an independent array of LEDs on the side provide 90° of task lighting Compact design allows for one-handed transport on the job site, with a built-in carry handle Impact polycarbonate lens design that is impact and chemical resistant, delivering superior impact durability Equipped with a 10.8 cm self-centring metal hook, users can hang the light overhead on studs and piping.
LED Handlamps & Torches
Handheld lights and torches serve as excellent tools for inspection work. Their compact size makes them highly suitable for navigating small and narrow areas, whether on a job site or while working under the bonnet in a garage. These lights provide focused illumination, allowing you to pinpoint specific areas that require attention or fixing. Adjustable handheld lights are particularly beneficial, as they offer improved visibility of the work area. Investing in a handheld light with a magnetic base can be a game-changer, as it enables you to attach the light to metal surfaces, freeing up both hands to perform the necessary tasks efficiently. Whether you’re a mechanic or working on various projects, a handheld light or torch can greatly enhance your ability to carry out precise and effective work.
Recommended LED Handlamps & Torches
LEDLENSER W5R RECHARGEABLE FLEXIBLE WORK LIGHT 502735
Robust, reliable, and powerful this Ledlenser W5R has a superior Ledlenser light beam that ensures precise illumination even in larger work areas – either broadly via flood light or selectively via spot LED in the lamp head. Thanks to the integrated magnet and hook in the stand, the work light can be flexibly positioned and aligned at any time. The powerful battery can be charged quickly and easily via USB-C and can be replaced if necessary.
DEWALT DCL043-XJ 18V XR CORDLESS LED SPOTLIGHT TORCH
This DeWalt DCL043 18v XR cordless LED spotlight provides a focused high-intensity beam and delivers a maximum output of 1000 lumen with a distance rating of 400m. When operated with a 5.0Ah battery it has a 10-hour runtime. Its durable, rugged and compact design makes it suitable for use on job sites.
MILWAUKEE USB RECHARGEABLE PIVOTING WORK LIGHT L4 PWL-301
This Milwaukee Pivoting Inspection Light with Both Spot and Flood Beams produces over 500 lumens of High Definition output. This light can be manoeuvred up to 45° to help users direct light where it’s needed most. Impact and chemical-resistant lens for longer durability.
LED Head Torch
Head torches are highly suitable for working in dark and confined spaces. Unlike handheld lights, they offer the advantage of leaving both hands free to perform tasks efficiently. Holding and manoeuvring a handheld light can be cumbersome, but with a securely strapped head torch, you can work without worrying about the light falling or getting in the way. Head torches have gained popularity among handymen and various tradespeople, including electricians, mechanics, and plumbers, as they provide hands-free illumination, making it easier to focus on the task at hand and work with precision in challenging environments.
Recommended LED Head Torch
MILWAUKEE USB RECHARGEABLE HI VIS HEAD TORCH L4 HL-VIS-301
This Milwaukee High Vis Rechargeable LED Head Torch with over 600 Lumens of Trueview High Definition output with adjustable Spot and Flood Light Beam, with Led High-Vis Led strip, has steady and blinking function that makes you visible up to 400 m from all directions when used with the front headlamp.
SEALEY RECHARGEABLE HEAD TORCH 5W CREE XPG LED AUTO SENSOR HT108LED
This Sealey rechargeable head torch has an adjustable 5W CREE XPG LED spotlight to direct light as required. Auto-sensor to activate the light with the wave of a hand and standard on/off switch and two power options of full and a 30% energy saving mode. Powered by rechargeable 3.7V 2Ah Lithium-ion battery.
Under Bonnet Lamps
Under bonnet lights, also known as engine bay lights or hood lights, are specialized lighting designed to illuminate the engine of vehicles so that a mechanic has clear visibility when servicing or repairing the engine. Most of these under-the-bonnet lights come with magnetic bases or hooks, making them easy to attach to metal surfaces, ensuring hands-free operation and enhancing overall efficiency in automotive repair and maintenance work.
Recommended Under Bonnet Lamps
MILWAUKEE M12 UNDER BONNET LED WORK LIGHT M12UHL-0
This Milwaukee M12 high definition led under bonnet work light output delivers consistent beam, optimized colour temperature and true representation of colours and detail. Two light output settings with 1350 and 600 Lumens to maximize run time and optimise lighting output. Mounting hooks extend 119 cm – 196 cm (47˝ – 77˝) covering wide cars and trucks.
SEALEY UNDER-BONNET CORDLESS 63 SMD LED 1000LM RECHARGEABLE LAMP – LED138
This Sealey under-bonnet Led light is designed with built-in spring-loaded telescopic mounting brackets. Both brackets can rotate 360° individually making it easy to direct the light where required. 63 SMD LEDs have two options on light settings; full – 1000lm, and half – 500lm.
Colour Match Light
Colour Match Lights are used by detailers when checking the vehicle paint for scratches or swirl marks while buffing, and again when removing imperfections during finishing. Colour match lights simulate different lighting environments, such as natural sunlight or specific artificial lighting, to ensure that the paint colour appears the same under various conditions.
Recommended Colour Match Light
MILWAUKEE M12 COLOUR MATCHING LIGHTING M12CML-201
This high-definition Milwaukee M12 Colour Matching Light has up to 1000 lumens. 98+ colour rendering index for use to identify accurate and reliable colour recognition and features 5 different colour temperatures, for end users to replicate real sunlight requirements.
SEALEY RECHARGEABLE COLOUR MATCHING LIGHT LED360CM
This Sealey Colour matching light is ideal to detect swirls and differences in the paintwork of any vehicle. The light has a CRI ( Colour Rendering Index ) of 95 which gives the effect of daylight and is fitted with a patented magnetic 360° swivel base and hanging hook for hands-free operation.
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