Cheap Designers Edge L1312 5x1W LED Worklight, Green, 120-Volt

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I've used a halogen worklight for years, but got tired of the heat since I often needed it in small or enclosed spaces. After buying and using this one here is what I've found.

Not having to deal with the extra heat of a halogen bulb while in a small room or enclosed space (ex. under the car) is a HUGE plus. Not having to worry about replacing the bulbs is also nice. On that note, this light does come with a 5 year warranty, but it explicitly excludes the bulbs. Of course LED's will last for many thousands of hours so this should not be an issue (hopefully) plus they are much much less likely to be damaged from shock (ex. dropping the light). Additionally, this light only uses 5 watts of power and will save you a considerable amount of electricity versus halogen bulbs which use several hundred watts. It's also less bulky than many halogen lights since it doesn't need the metal guard on the front that sticks out several inches to protect things from getting burned. Again, this makes it much more handy in small spaces like under the sink or car. Of course, the one obvious downside is this is not nearly as bright as a halogen bulb. It does a good job of flooding and area with a decent amount of pure white light, though, and for those applications where you don't need excessively bright light this will do the job. My only other minor complaint is they put plastic over the on/off switch (I think to help make it water resistant) but it is very loose over the switch and can make it a little difficult to turn it on and off sometimes. Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase.

So to sum it up:

PROS:

1.) No heat.

2.) No changing bulbs since LEDs last almost forever.

3.) Less electricity used.

4.) Less bulky since no metal grill needed for protection.

5.) Nice white light.

CONS:

1.) Not nearly as bright as a halogen light (of course).

2.) Plastic over the on/off switch can make it a little hard to use it.

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I purchased this unit based upon the great reviews. However, I tried it and didn't think the light output was adequate. The package it comes in clearly states that it provides 377 lumins--rather than the 440 lumins stated on the Amazon web page. In addition, the projected light is uneven due to the five LEDs, and the center of the projected light is a yellow color. I am returning it.

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I bought myself a little home that comes with a large yard, as you can imagine, it's not the city's job to light up my front yard. Most homes use a little light at the door, but I want more, a lot more. When the idea was brought up, my girlfriend thought it was going to be ugly because it's green. But I finally convinced her that it's better to have bright lights than worrying about what it looks like. I used the Kill-a-Watts to find out how much it would cost if I leave it on all night. (less than 50 cents per month using a timer 12 hours a day). After leaving it on for a while, it generates no heat whatsoever. I ended up removing the legs and bolted 4 of these lights outside my home, drill a small hole, cut the wire and put it through the small hole, then rewired it back inside my home with a timer. Now my home looks like a space ship landing in the middle of the farm, nice.....

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I used this for an outdoor (night time) display of jewelry at a market and found that it was bright enough for the purpose. I like that it doesn't get hot and uses less electricity than other lights.

Just one note... for some reason it says in the description that it has "1 foot" of cord but it's actually several feet longer than that.

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Like many others, I have owned and used those inexpensive halogen work lights. While they will light things up quite well, the heat they generate, and the sensitive light bulbs leave much to be desired. There are fluorescent bulb versions, but they were always pricey and suspect, with their probably proprietary bulbs making long term use suspect in this disposable age. LED lights are clearly the future, and I have started to swap out CF and incandescent bulbs for these wherever possible. As I became tired with replacing the halogen bulb in my sole remaining work light (those bulbs are never to be found when I need them, just like tape measures), the infrequent burns, and worries of fire, I figured why not try a LED work light. The reviews were generally positive, and with Amazon's return policy, seemed like a no brainer. Having used it several times now, a review is in order. The light is bright, although not halogen bright, with a negative being that it must be moved around a little more often than a halogen due to the decreased output. But it does not get hot, which makes picking it up not an issue. While not a hefty chunk of metal, the case seems sturdy enough to last, and the LEDs should last a lifetime in theory. Definitely recommended, even after the price is considered.