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Oct 19th, 2023, 20:14 | #11 |
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I don't do a great deal of maintenance these days, but a good head-torch is extremely useful under the bonnet or up the loft.
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Oct 19th, 2023, 20:37 | #12 |
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"anyone remember working under the car with the old skool light Bulb in a cage on a lead extention lights? and the "oh" when they went pop due to exposed bulb and tiny spec of liquid".
My scariest moment. Our S3 Land Rover started weeping petrol slightly from the boss where the petrol tank drain plug fits. It was a very small leak, barely enough to show dampness, but I decided to drain the little fuel from the tank pending having a new tank fitted. I was expecting a visitor so asked my wife to direct him to the garage when he arrived. I plugged in my lead-lamp, crawled underneath with tools and bucket, clamped the lamp to the chassis rail, and started to drain the petrol. At this point the side-door of the garage open, and the visitor arrived. He walked along the side of the LR - and tripped over the cable. The lead-lamp was dislodged and fell to the floor with a crash and a 'pop' as the bulb exploded. A very lucky escape indeed.
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i Like sealed LED light units, they require less Paracetamol
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Oct 20th, 2023, 07:19 | #14 |
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Less Paracetamol and no emergency changes of underwear.
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Oct 20th, 2023, 10:31 | #16 |
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Cool, thanks for all the inputs. I think make smaller ligths, on the wall and under the roof, will be the plan. There is only one support on the open side, so might fir on there and I do have a portable LED work lamp I can use.
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Oct 20th, 2023, 10:58 | #17 |
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Ive just installed about 20 if these in all my barns, sheds, stables and garage. There was a 20% discount offer at the time so did a bulk buy.
They are light but robust, a doddle to fit (you mount two small metal brackets and then the light clips in - they have spring wire terminals) and come with all you need including cable entry glands. Also the light colour is warn natural daylight (4000k) which is the best work light colour in my opinion. https://www.screwfix.com/p/ansell-to...8lm-230v/333pg
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Nov 20th, 2023, 15:48 | #18 |
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Yeah, LED batten lights all the way. Warm white rather than Cold if you can.
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Nov 21st, 2023, 09:22 | #19 | |
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