Rechargeable - EverBrite Worklight LED 745 Lumens $30 Delivered (Was $99.99) @ SCA
745 Lumens Cree LED with 45m light projection
Nylon edge for better impact-resistance
Adjustable stand
Charger :100 -240V AC input 5V DC output
IPx4 water resistance
Ultra slim design
The review on amazon was confusing. But it's good to see how large the device is.
https://www.amazon.com/Everbrite-E061001AE-800-Rechargeable-…
Rechargeable? So does this thing have a built in battery?
Yes.
What is the size of the battery?
How long does the battery last for?
How long does it take to fullly charge?
It will have some cheap 18650's into it, probably four, these will have an overstated capacity so probably somewhere around 6000mAh at 3.7 volts or less.
Battery life depends on efficiency but should last a few hours.
Charging time is likely to be 6-12 hours.
@Maverick-au: Reviews on SCA website indicate that the battery life on these is considerably more than you estimate, one reviewer stated that they last "…Battery time lasts pretty well, almost lasting a full day."
That said I agree with your assessment of the rest of the device - that said I bought one myself - perfect for doing some work in our roof cavity.
Much thanks OP - nice find. :-)
It lasts for hours as others said. I haven't depleted it in one night so far (3-4hrs). And it charges fairly quickly, I've not clocked but it's under a couple of hours. (Not that I ever needed it twice the same night)
Source: I got one.
And that it's surprisingly bright, even on the dimmer mode. (less bright but still too much to look at and plenty to work with)
The only drawback is the 3 modes; dimmer/brighter/blinking. So as you circulate back to the less bright mode, you need to get through the stroboscope one, which is highly annoying.
I don't think it was ever near $100 though, I know I've only paid about the $30 for it. Possibly another sale? It's worth $30 in any case. It's light, small, and bright.
These are pretty average, don't expect a lot from them. The colour temperature is rubbish for painting so forget that if you want a decent finish and the same applies for anything where you need accurate colour rendition.
The colour temperature is rubbish for painting so forget that if you want a decent finish
The colour couldn't possibly have anything to do with "finish". By the time you are applying paint, your colour choice has already been made.
the same applies for anything where you need accurate colour rendition.
Agreed, but that goes for ALL LED light sources. They should not be used where colour accuracy is required, as they have peaks and troughs in the spectral emission.
And no, quoted CRI and Ra scores are not ways to access if an LED has good "colour rendering", as they use a very limited range of colour samples. It is easy to create an LED with high calculated CRI yet could be extremely poor at displaying some colours, yet exaggerate other colours (eg: blue).
The other thing is that even if the manufacturer does quote a CRI, they are probably lying. If they provide a test report, is it highly unlikely that the same chips are used as might have been tested. In fact, it's unlikely that the test will even have been the same light.
As a general rule, LED is not suitable for any form of colour matching, despite what manufacturers might claim (eg: that Ra>90 so is good for accuracy).
The colour couldn't possibly have anything to do with "finish". By the time you are applying paint, your colour choice has already been made.
Of course it can, using a nichia 219b led you can clearly see missed or light spots on a ceiling that has been touched up and you can clearly see where the old and new paint end. Even good quality warm White LEDs with a high CRI struggle with this.
Agreed, but that goes for ALL LED light sources.
Some are much better then others however like the new Osram Oslon - http://www.osram-os.com/osram_os/en/products/product-catalog…
Used $10 credit i found in my account so got it for $20 shipped.
Thanks op
Oh, nice!
Saw one of these in action recently and it's not fantastic, but for 30 bucks shipped, it is now.
I wouldn't be using one as a primary source for painting, but they are as handy as hell being free standing and rechargeable.
Put my money where my mouth is and grabbed one. Thanks very much for the heads up!
Grabbed one the other day……it's been discounted, online price,for a while.
745 lumens is not very bright for a worklight.
For instance, I just bought replacement energy saver bulbs for the house. 20w ones (the brighter ones).
They are rated at 1350 lumens.
So by approximation, 745 lumens is going to be like a 10w energy saver house light… not exactly a super bright work light (which you would expect for the $99 original price).
Even allowing for the directional LED 'downlight type' bulb… the original $100 asking price is hardly realistic.
As an example:
A 2400 lumens, 30w, IPX6 water resistance, rechargable work light for $26.50 delivered (far superior in specs).
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/30W-Cordless-2400LM-XM-L-L2-Recha…
Comes with rechargeable batteries, but optional improvement on performance with a couple of eneloops and you're doing far better than the one above. Just sayin.
I don't profess to know much about lighting, but can anyone else comment on the quality comparison of the SCA and Ebay light?
Or at least the SCA light? Is it reasonably bright compared to other rechargeable portable flood lights people might have used?
A google search shows the XM-L2 bulb of the ebay light (if it does in fact use this bulb) can hit nearly 1200 lumens - so I am not sure about the 2400 lumen claim:
http://www.cree.com/LED-Components-and-Modules/Products/XLam…
1200 lumens at 10w.
This is a 30w light…. big difference in power. Multiple bulbs? I can't see. I can't vouch for the light and don't know of its construction, but that would explain your anomaly.
Hey UFO,
How do you rate the LEDs grids vs the Cree modules you linked above?
eg. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Portable-Rechargeable-30W-24-LED-…
Generally, Cree lighting every time.
Look at the stated lumens on the one you linked, considerably more dim and more expensive to boot.
Mind you, will probably last longer in terms of battery life.
When people say Cree, they think they are referring to a type of light… but its actually a company.
Like when people say I need to hoover the lounge. Hoover is the well known brand.
In this instance Cree is the well known brand.
In regards to the SCA light vs the Ebay one, I can't speak for either of them. I'm just going by the specs as a comparison and to highlight the ridiculously inflated 'normal' price. I normally like SCA when they have their sales… but you gotta be careful because sometimes they try and flog crap like this at triple the real price, just so they can reduce it on their sales.
For $30, its normal pricing imo.
If someone is worried; it's plenty bright enough for local work. It won't light up your whole workshop, but this isn't meant for that.
I've got these and they're perfectly good for working under the car. Maybe you don't get the same lumens from your fixtures you get from these? Or you need a lot more light than I do? All I know is: it's really bright. Hurts-my-eyes-looking-at-it bright.
I dont dispute that mate, I'm sure it does the job for you. I'm just saying that for the money you can get better.
I'd not pay $100 for it either, mind you. Even at $50 I'd think, but $30 seems decent for what it is. :)
Do you toggle between high brightness, low brightness and flashing just by pressing the power button on your Everbrite? Mine doesn't toggle using the button and just turns on and off.
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Look on the bright side, you just saved $30 !!!
Looks like the price has gone back up to $99.99
Rechargeable? So does this thing have a built in battery?