Anderzander Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I've found loads of great old threads on fitting work lamps but not much mention on which to get... Rebel do this one for £36: It has a ball and socket joint and they say its the same one Land Rover use. I can't make out quite how it mounts though. Wipac do a big range which can be had for a lot less money - though non seem to have a ball and socket joint. There are also LED work lamps available (not sure of the prices though), like this one: Any of these a good buy? Any reccomendations? All help gratefully received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 i was looking into these last year. i would imagine that for the extra outlay (if there is any) then LED would be the way to go, due to the lower power consumption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Well they all do very much the same thing. As you say the top one is pretty much the same as the one that you can get from Land Rover except it's not got the 'L' shaped bracket, loom and dash switch that you get with the LR one. I quite like the smaller square Hella ones but all the non LED's are all much of a muchness, they can all break and bend either themselves or the panel they are fitted to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielh110 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 i had a look at LED ones at the donnington show on the bolt on bits stand (the are ebay to) i think they are around 35 quid each. im going to have some on mine at some point. dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 I'm liking the look of this one at the moment - just emailed them about a retailer for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Ive got a pair similar to the above, a full rubber housing, been working great on the truck for a few years. I got them off ebay for less than a fiver plus the cost of two 100w bulbs from the local auto shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve King Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I bought the LED type shown in the first post for £35 on eBay and I am happy with it. As the lamp only draws 1 amp, the wiring is simple and there is no need for a relay. It gives a good light too. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&S Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I've fitted the square WIPAC lamp, does the job, cost £10. Didn't come with a bulb though Well made and has proven to be impact and weatherproof. Fitted it to the rear of the Disco using a CB gutter mount (£4.50). As it's only 90mm square it doesn't stick out past the side of the vehicle. I didn't use a relay either, just ran 5amp cable to a switch (rated at 7A) and a 5A fuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I've fitted the square WIPAC lamp, does the job, cost £10. Didn't come with a bulb though Well made and has proven to be impact and weatherproof. Fitted it to the rear of the Disco using a CB gutter mount (£4.50). As it's only 90mm square it doesn't stick out past the side of the vehicle. I didn't use a relay either, just ran 5amp cable to a switch (rated at 7A) and a 5A fuse. Another vote for the square Wipac lamp. Weather proof and tree proof too Fitted to the same L-shaped bracket that came with the original Lucas (less tree proof) model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 ^^They are very much akin to the Hella ones I mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lensen639 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 It looks lot like the Hella mini FF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzie1989 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I bought a bog standard work lamp from a shop was about £15 inc bulb. I then mounted it to a sprung clamp (like a big crocodile clip) and fitted a 15m long 2-core household lighting cable to the cigar socket on the end (I bought a decent one). That way, I can clip it to the gutter where I like outside, or underneath, or on another vehicle... It's great - unless of course you need one permanently mounted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 my rear round worklight has a bracket similar to this one, it can move up/down & rotate 360 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 Good grief!!! this light I liked the look and spec of.... is £121.80 !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 Can't believe I've missed this not very old thread on here about LED work lamps - some good stuff in there. other thread This seems to be the cheaper alternative LED light to come from it ..... link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 For normal bulb lighting this one on ebay looks ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrfarmer Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I've fitted the square WIPAC lamp, does the job, cost £10. Didn't come with a bulb though Well made and has proven to be impact and weatherproof. Fitted it to the rear of the Disco using a CB gutter mount (£4.50). As it's only 90mm square it doesn't stick out past the side of the vehicle. I didn't use a relay either, just ran 5amp cable to a switch (rated at 7A) and a 5A fuse. i got a par of these payed £14+vat for both haven't put them on yet as i want to make something to stop them getting hit by trees when playing in the woods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 In a rather shallow way - I want round ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbymogs Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 ive had quite a few sets of these cheap as chips to buy and are quite small but they do get very hot small halogen Nobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve King Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Anderzander: the LED lamp from Bolt on Bits is the one I bought off fleabay. I'm well happy with mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 Thanks Vambo! I think I'll give one a try. Especially after I realised that expensive one was £121.80 without VAT !!!! Do you have any pictures of yours fitted? Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHO? Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 i like the 2 bulbed work lamps, plenty of light off them, cant remember off the top of my head how much though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve King Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Thanks Vambo!I think I'll give one a try. Especially after I realised that expensive one was £121.80 without VAT !!!! Do you have any pictures of yours fitted? Stephen Alas no pics at the moment, but just to make things worse my 110 is at Les' at present for a new cam belt, service and MOT! Les, if you have time to take a pic, the lamp is operated by the switch in the centre next to the fag lighter - the lights need to be switched on first as it is on the same circuit. Otherwise I will post a photo or two when I get my truck back. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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