08-17-2024, 09:45 PM
(08-17-2024, 11:12 AM)rubes Wrote: I was gonna try a couple of these:
https://www.harborfreight.com/500-lumen-...59536.html
But I dont like battery powered or rechargeable cause they are always dead when you need them. first world problems I guess.
I don't think you would be sorry with that light. I have a few of those HF lights and love them. Super strong magnet in the base and you have 3 light options. They are powered by a single 18650 cell and can be charged either through the USB-B port on the light itself, or you can just drop the battery out the back and put it in a desktop charger if you prefer. The light will last quite a long time on the low setting and you still get a good amount of light. SUPER bright on high, but of course you pay for that in reduced run time. They have a small sticker stuck to the bottom of the magnet that is meant to prevent scratches I suppose, that usually falls off in time. I just clean the remaining adhesive off of the magnet and carry on.
I have a desktop charger that holds multiple 18650 cells and always have a stash of extra batteries charged and ready to go when needed. But once charged they hold it for a good long time.
Willie