Inspection Light?

[Desk Jockey]

I'm looking for a High Intensity Inspection light, halogen bulb.

We've had them before, they are black with a with a black handle you hold on to. They put out some serious light & work well for lighting up a room.

I can't find them anywhere?

Anyone know what I'm talking about?

 

[J Scott W]

They used to be standard item in the Ed York store. They came from the photography / video industry. A few folks got burned from the really hot halogen bulb and several manufacturers stopped making them due to liability issues. You might try to photography web sites or stores if you can't find what you want in cleaning distributors. There are a few inspection lights sold in our industry but not nearly as bright as the older halogen bulbs.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Those are the ones. They work really well and yes they do get very hot.
We used to have 5-or six of them, all I can find is a cracked lens and LOTS of excuses.

I'll look in the photography / video industry and see if I can find anything like them.

Thanks!

 

[Zee]

What do you see with those lights?

Any time I have a bright environment, I can't see the issues as good. (if we're talking about carpet)

 

[Desk Jockey]

Missed dirt, glass fragments. You can shine it after cleaning to make sure you were through.

 

[Larry Cobb]

Richard;

Technology has surpassed "halogen" lighting many years ago . . .

We use hi-power LED flashlights with a zoom lens for inspection . . .

Lithium batteries provide several hours of run time . . .

http://www.cobbcarpet.com/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70&products_id=4773

 

[Desk Jockey]

Larry do you feel it would be some what as bright as the 100 watt halogen?

 

[Larry Cobb]

No, it would be closer to a 50 watt halogen in lumens . . .

but the zoom would allow a more intense beam . . .

and not be limited by a cord . . .

 

[dealtimeman]

What about the kind you were working on the other day Larry, that would t work?

 

[Nate The Great]

My pops got his from a photography store too... It's a must have being a flooring inspector... Great for spot dyeing too...

I believe it was the closes to simulate daylight...

 

[Desk Jockey]

It will light up a 1/4 to 1/2 of a room even in daylight.

While the flashlight sound interesting what I want is something that will cover a pretty broad area like the old ones would. Unless you feel the flashlight would be capable of that. ???

 

[dealtimeman]

Larry is making some good ones but I am not sure they are they same frequency and lumens as you are needing.

 

[dgardner]

Richard, how about something like this? Focusable (flood to spot) 500W halogen. $150. Doesn't come with a bulb (so you get the voltage you want) - bulb is $10 for 120V. 16' cord, but it is detachable so can be replaced with length of your choice:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/32175-REG/Lowel_O1_10_Omni_Light_500_Watt_Focus.html

 

[Desk Jockey]

I like that. I'll send it over to my brother Dan and see if he likes it.