Work Light

[rwm]

I saw these on eBay:


As you can see, people are taking the Dewalt 20 volt adapters and sticking a low wattage LED offroad light on them. Seems like a simple project. I ordered 2 adapters and two lights. Should work out to about $20 per light without the battery. I will post some more when they get here. Shipping seems to be taking longer these days.
Robert

 

[NCjeeper]

Interesting. I wonder how fast they drain the battery down before a recharge is needed.

 

[rwm]

According to the seller, not fast. Lasts hours. It would obviously depend on the wattage of the light selected. I went with only 18 watts because I intend this for close range outdoor work and camping. I am wondering if the large 60v multivoltage packs with work with the adapter I ordered? If you plug the 60v onto a drill it powers it at 20v and lasts 3 times as long!
Robert

 

[matthewsx]

I got a flashlight with one of my Hitachi sets and thought it would be pretty useless. Turns out I was wrong, I use it all the time now, I wonder if they make one for Hitachi/Metabo 18v batteries.

John

 

[rwm]

They make the adapter. You could make the light!

2x Tri Row 4"inch 90W Pods LED Work Light Bar FLOOD Offroad ATV SUV 4WD AUXBEAM | eBay

Auxbeam LED light pods are designed to be tough enough for a wide range of applications. Beam Angle: 30 degree (Spot beam)&60 degree (Flood beam). Oversize external fin design,full aluminum profile doubling as heat sink.

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Robert

 

[matthewsx]

You mean like this?

4X 18Volt To 20Volt MAX DCA1820 Battery Adapter For Dewalt Li-ion Tool Converter | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 4X 18Volt To 20Volt MAX DCA1820 Battery Adapter For Dewalt Li-ion Tool Converter at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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And mount the light to it.

John

 

[Old Mud]

I have installed a few of these on boats and two on my own. I have 1 spot on the bow and 1 flood in my cockpit. Been there for 6 or 7 years and still working. $24.00 for a pair back then.


Size: 3" (L) x 2.7" (H) x 3" (D).

• Operates on 9-36 Volts DC including 12 and 24 Volts.
• Flood and Spot Combo Beam.
• Pivoting mounting system.
• 6 LED bulbs 3 Watt each 18 watts total.
• 1600 lumens, 6000k.
• 4 amps on 12 volts, 2 amp on 24 volts.
• 68 IP rating 9can be submerged in water).
• Durable high impact housing.
• 50,000 life hour expectancy.
• 2 wire installation.
• 1 Year Warranty.

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[rwm]

You mean like this?

And mount the light to it.

John

Yepper.
R

 

[matthewsx]

Yikes, the Hitachi adapters are $30. I could buy a pretty good rechargeable flashlight for that....

JOhn

 

[rwm]

Yikes, the Hitachi adapters are $30. I could buy a pretty good rechargeable flashlight for that....

JOhn

Painful. The Dewalts are $10. Hey, do you have an old tool that fits the batteries? You could cut the bottom off and use it as the adapter. I did that with a broken Dewalt drill.
Robert