Light Bulbs (1 Viewer)

[scrapdaddy]

Ok, I've had it. Can't find good light bulbs for my drop lights. Just a plain old light bulb for drop lights that will last longer than the job I'm working on. LEDs, etc., don't cut it in a drop light. They're fine in the flood light type. What are you guys using.

 

[John McVicker]

I use 'Heavy Duty' bulbs designed for use in bench grinders and such. My local Ace always has them in stock.

 

[Blue77FJ40]

x2 on the hd bulbs.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Thanks guys, I tried some HD bulbs off the WWW that were junk, I'll go to Ace and try theirs.

 

[PAToyota]

What is killing the bulbs? The LED bulbs are plastic shells and the LEDs are vibration resistant. I’m still on the first LED bulb I put in my droplight when the incandescent bulbs would only last a couple months at the most.

 

[scrapdaddy]

The LEDs last, but the light doesn't fill the whole area as well as a regular bulb. I use all LEDs in my home, but they mostly are pointed straight down, if that makes any sense. I like a drop light to shine on the whole area, not just from the tip of the bulb. Maybe I should look for a different type LED.

 

[PAToyota]

The older LEDs do seem to be more “projector” type than “flood” type, but they’ve improved greatly recently. I’ve been using the Sylvania bulbs from Lowes:

The dimmable ones are a bit more expensive - and not needed in a droplight or typical fixture. I dislike the “daylight” bulbs for the house - too blue and it makes everyone look like zombies. But they’re great for the shop where you need some bright, stark light.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Thanks! I'll give them a try.

 

[splitshot]

LED hood lights, after seeing them in in a shop, on my purchase list.

 

[woytovich]

I have a couple of these and they are great... Not a drop light I understand, but they spread light out everywhere and are bright and don't weigh much at all. I am thinking of putting one on a base like a floor lamp, with an arm like a desk lamp.

Review: Costco’s FEIT LED shop light with integral lamps | Designing with LEDs

 

[scrapdaddy]

Those might be good for over my welding table.