Headlamps

Shaun @ Tru6 · 08-05-2022, 09:56 AM

anyone use these? I could use radiant light but also a spotlight.

https://www.lightbarheadlamp.com/?_kx=AB7dEvc3kqRq5UfYp9MR4rEpGBXhUSbGWqH_BEngaj0%3 D.Sd4Cfd

Recommendations?

pwd72s · 08-05-2022, 10:01 AM

That's not the headlamps I was hoping for...

MBAtarga · 08-05-2022, 10:46 AM

No direct experience - but there are lots of options on Amazon that are cheaper.

This is for Paul:

TimT · 08-05-2022, 11:05 AM

We have started using something similar for those who works nights on highways and bridges.

Not cheap... but much more usable light than the spot style headlamps.. additionally the workers are much more visible to traffic.

Tobra · Tobra's Garage

You want to wear a ball cap with a head light like that. Keeps the glare down.

Yorkie · Yorkie's Garage

I have one and its really annoying if you work around others as the glare just pisses people off. I work in the task lighting world and beam with a soft even spread (no bright center spot) are my preference.

Seahawk · 08-05-2022, 01:14 PM

I have four pair. They are the best. No specific recommendation since mine are all different.

masraum · 08-05-2022, 03:56 PM

We had a thread about a year ago. One of our members Jim Bremner is associated with these which I think offers both types of light.

LED headlamp for yer head?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Bremner

https://www.moonsportusa.com/u-headlamp-page

Click on the video in this link

( I'm the National sales manager for this company)

look 171 · 08-05-2022, 08:16 PM

Read the other thread of not, get a Zebra Light and be done with it. My recommendation is to get their light with a floor beam. This is for working not seeing great distances. I have both, a standard and a flood beam. I grab the flood beam light 95% of the time. I like the rechargeable 18650 batteries but they make one that run on AA. It isn't as bright, run time is less but its smaller. Within a minute, you wouldn't even notice its there. Elastic bands are replaceable, so are many small parts. Wash your hair with it on, it aint gonna hurt nothin'

look 171 · 08-05-2022, 08:19 PM

Oh yeah, here's a link
https://www.zebralight.com/H600Fc-Mk-IV-18650-XHP502-Floody-4000K-High-CRI-Headlamp_p_218.html

Don't even bother with all the advance settings. Just have the basic three, low, mid, and high is all you will need. I also like the natural white (like sunlight) that's easier on the eyes. charger and battery is needed.

gregpark · 08-05-2022, 08:52 PM

I like the rechargeable with USB cable. I hate buying batteries

WPOZZZ · 08-06-2022, 12:10 AM

Superman · 08-06-2022, 09:21 AM

Indispensable. I wouldn't be without it. They say old folks like me need many times the lumens in order to see what we could see in dim light at 20 years old. I use one like this. The lens rotates so that it can disperse widely or focus more narrowly and brightly, and it also tilts.

masraum · 08-06-2022, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by look 171

Read the other thread of not, get a Zebra Light and be done with it. My recommendation is to get their light with a floor beam. This is for working not seeing great distances. I have both, a standard and a flood beam. I grab the flood beam light 95% of the time. I like the rechargeable 18650 batteries but they make one that run on AA. It isn't as bright, run time is less but its smaller. Within a minute, you wouldn't even notice its there. Elastic bands are replaceable, so are many small parts. Wash your hair with it on, it aint gonna hurt nothin'

Oh yeah, here's a link
https://www.zebralight.com/H600Fc-Mk-IV-18650-XHP502-Floody-4000K-High-CRI-Headlamp_p_218.html

Don't even bother with all the advance settings. Just have the basic three, low, mid, and high is all you will need. I also like the natural white (like sunlight) that's easier on the eyes. charger and battery is needed.

I've got a zebralight headlight, the one that takes a AA. It lasts a very long time, and I do try to keep some AA in the house. But yeah, it would be nice to have one that's rechargeable.

VINMAN · 08-06-2022, 10:37 AM

We tried a similar light on a few of our fire helmets to see how they worked. They are awesome if you are alone. They suck big time when you have to work next to another guy. Everyone was blinding eachother.

Other reason for scrapping them is, they melt....

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Shaun @ Tru6 · 08-06-2022, 10:48 AM

I need one for two reasons: buffing door frames and working on the cars. Did the driveshaft support bearing on the Cayenne last weekend, really could have used one then and planned on needing one for new front wheel bearings on the BMW today. Didn't need it, incredibly easy job, took less than an hour, but definitely will be going through the old thread and this one to get at least 2 for different jobs. Good stuff.

Superman · 08-06-2022, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by VINMAN

Everyone was blinding eachother.

There are two reasons I do not have this problem. First, there is no one else in my garage/shop when I am there. Also, the headlamp is nearly always tilted down so that I can see things up to 18" from my face, or closer and the lens is nearly always focused on a spot rather than a wide pattern.

It would be a completely different story if I were trying to use them to see at a distance, such as for trail hiking at night. In those instances, yes headlamps would blind people. But then....the same thing happens when people use hand-held flashlights. Most people are idiots and will deliberately shine their flashlight into each others' faces.

Seahawk · 08-06-2022, 11:24 AM

Horrible website, great headlamp: https://www.moonsportusa.com/home-page-outdoor

Christmas gift last year from my son...used it today working on a tractor.

There are many choices and I don't think you can go wrong.

For my cars, I have battery powered ones, unopened in the glove box, for the tire change at 11pm.

A930Rocket · 08-06-2022, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Seahawk

Horrible website, great headlamp: https://www.moonsportusa.com/home-page-outdoor

Christmas gift last year from my son...used it today working on a tractor.

There are many choices and I don't think you can go wrong.

For my cars, I have battery powered ones, unopened in the glove box, for the tire change at 11pm.

Okay, I just bought the U Pro black.

I don’t know about you guys, but I find headlights work well, except for when I’m laying on my back working under a car. It seems the adjustable strap/battery pack/etc. between my head on the ground is annoying.

Edit. I also use a LED Dewalt battery powered light. It stands up, lays down, bends to suit my needs and works well.

VINMAN · 08-06-2022, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Superman

There are two reasons I do not have this problem. First, there is no one else in my garage/shop when I am there. Also, the headlamp is nearly always tilted down so that I can see things up to 18" from my face, or closer and the lens is nearly always focused on a spot rather than a wide pattern.

Exactly. Which is why I prefer a single beam that can be aimed and focused, rather than a full light strip. I use headlamps all the time.

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