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    Find the right lumen level to brighten your space. Then, compare the way warm, neutral, and cool lighting affect the appearance of everyday objects.

    Wet-Location Plug-In Adjustable-Height Portable Floodlights

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Wet-Location Plug-In Adjustable-Height Portable Floodlights, Style B.

    Style B

    Raise, lower, and tilt these lights to brighten your work in wet spaces. IP rated or ETL listed, they can handle wet environments.
    Style B—Style B have detachable light heads, so you can bring light into areas where the stand won't fit. Tempered glass lenses protect the LEDs.
    IP65 Enclosure Rating—IP65-rated lights are dust tight and sealed to protect against light rinses.
    Overall
    Electrical
    Style
    Light Adjustability
    No. of
    Heads
    Wd.
    Ht.,
    ft.
    Head Ht.
    × Wd.
    Base
    Dia.
    Brightness
    Light
    Appearance
    Wattage,
    W
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Outlet
    Included
    AWG
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Color
    Each
     
    LED
    BVertical, Horizontal230"3 to 69" × 5 3/4"27"12,000 lmCool (5,000 K)1208Straight Blade3No18
    IP65
    FCC Compliant, ETL Listed
    Black/Yellow2354N120000000
     

    Plug-In Portable Work Lights

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Plug-In Portable Work Lights, Style D.
    Image of Product. E. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Plug-In Portable Work Lights, Style E.

    Style

    D

    E

    Hang these lights where you need them on the job site.
    Style D—Style D have a steel guard to protect the bulb from bumps and scrapes. Use them with standard household screw-in LED bulbs. You can plug a power tool or other electrical device into the side of the handle to avoid running another extension cord.
    Style E—Style E work with a standard household screw-in LED spotlight or floodlight bulb. They have a steel guard to protect the bulb from bumps and scrapes.
    SJEOW Cable—Lights with an SJEOW cord resist oil and weather, and they’ll stay flexible in cold temperatures.
    SOOW Cable—Lights with an SOOW cord have both an outer and inner insulation that resists oil. They also stand up to weather and abrasion.
    Overall
    Cord
    Electrical
    Style
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Wattage,
    W
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Designation
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Outlet
    Included
    Max. Outlet
    Current, amp
    AWG
    Mount
    Type
    Certification
    Color
    Each
     
    Replaceable LED Bulbs
    D13"3 3/4"7550SJT
    Straight Blade3Yes1216
    HookETL Listed, C-ETL Listed
    Yellow1550K33000000
    D15 1/4"3 3/4"10025SJEOW
    Straight Blade3Yes1216
    HookUL Listed, C-UL Listed
    Black, Yellow1550K3100000
    E11 1/4"5 5/8"10025SOOW
    Straight Blade3No16
    Yellow8408K53000000
    E11 1/4"5 5/8"10050SOOW
    Straight Blade3No16
    Yellow8408K63000000
     
    Accessories for Portable Work Lights

    Portable Bay Lights

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Portable Bay Lights, Outward Beam Direction.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Portable Bay Lights, Downward Beam Direction.

    Outward Beam Direction

    Downward Beam Direction

    Light up large, open rooms where you need a quick setup and takedown, such as a room under construction. Just hang these lights from a ceiling up to 30' high and they’re ready to go. Connect up to 10 lights on a single circuit. The brighter the light, the further you should space them apart. All withstand humidity and moisture, so you can use them where it’s damp.
    Outward Beam Direction—Lights with an outward beam direction have straight sides, so they’ll direct some light to the ceilings and walls of your facility. Rated IP64, they’re sealed against splashing liquid and dusty conditions.
    Downward Beam Direction—Lights with a downward beam direction have angled sides, so they’ll direct more light towards the floor than lights with an outward beam direction.
    Overall
    Electrical
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Recommended
    Light Spacing, ft.
    Brightness
    Light
    Appearance
    Wattage,
    W
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Outlet
    Included
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Color
    Each
    Nonreplaceable LED Bulbs
     
    Outward Beam Direction
    10 3/4"6 1/4"206,600 lmCool (5,000 K)6020Straight Blade3YesIP64
    UL Listed
    Gray8584N110000000
    12 1/4"6 1/4"3511,000 lmCool (5,000 K)10035Straight Blade3YesIP64
    UL Listed
    Gray8584N12000000
     
    Downward Beam Direction
    10 1/2"10"207,200 lmCool (5,000 K)606Straight Blade3YesUL Listed, ETL Listed
    Yellow8584N13000000
    10 1/2"10"3512,000 lmCool (5,000 K)1006Straight Blade3YesUL Listed, ETL Listed
    Yellow8584N14000000
     

    Plug-In Portable Clip-On Work Lights

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Plug-In Portable Clip-On Work Lights, Style D.

    Style D

    A mounting clip at the base lets you attach these lights to nearby surfaces.
    Style D—Style D work with standard household screw-in bulbs. A reflector behind the bulb distributes the light evenly. They also have a wire cage to protect the bulb from damage.
    Electrical
    Style
    For Max. Surface
    Thk.
    Head
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wattage,
    W
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Outlet
    Included
    AWG
    Mount
    Type
    Certification
    Each
     
    Replaceable Incandescent and LED Bulbs
    D2"10 3/4"6"3008Straight Blade2No18
    Clip OnUL Listed
    1627K101000000
     

    Large-Area Plug-In Portable Floodlights

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Large-Area Plug-In Portable Floodlights, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Large-Area Plug-In Portable Floodlights, Style B.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Large-Area Plug-In Portable Floodlights.

    Style A

    Style B

    Our brightest plug-in floodlights, these lights illuminate large worksites—about the size of a hockey rink. Rated IP68, they’re dust- and watertight enough to handle being temporarily submerged in water, so torrential downpours and snowstorms won’t be a problem. Tilt the heads and adjust the height of the stand to direct light where you need it.
    Style A—Style A lights are also known as balloon lights—they cast light in all directions through a fabric diffuser to reach a diameter of 200 ft. For focused light, remove the diffuser. They’re lightweight, weighing just 45 lbs., so you can move them around your site. Yet they’re sturdy enough to withstand winds of 30 mph with the diffuser on and 60 mph with the diffuser off.
    Style B—Style B lights have four heads that rotate and pivot individually, so you can aim the light up to 160 ft. in whatever direction you choose. Once you raise the lights, you can rotate the mast to direct light. They’re stable enough to stand firm in 45 mph winds thanks to their sturdy steel frame. A single person can maneuver them, even through doorways. You cannot tow these lights. They have a power outlet at the base to plug in a tool or link up a second light. An extension cord (sold separately) is required to power Style B lights.
    Overall,
    ft.
    Head
    Style
    No. of
    Heads
    Ht. Range
    Wd.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Brightness
    Light
    Appearance
    Wattage,
    W
    Electrical Connection
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Outlet
    Included
    Output Current,
    amp
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Includes
    Each
    LED
    A16 to 176 1/229"45110,000 lmCool (5,700 K)900Plug In (NEMA 5-15), Vehicle22IP68
    Fabric Diffuser, Carrying Case9314N112000000000
    B46 1/2 to 162 5/825"48"560139,000 lmCool (5,000 K)960Plug In (NEMA 5-15), Plug In (NEMA L5-20)Yes20IP68
    9314N11100000000
     
    Extension Cords for Style B

    Wet-Location Portable Work Lights

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Wet-Location Portable Work Lights, Tempered-Glass Lens.

    Tempered-Glass

    Lens

    Light up wet areas—these lights seal out moisture and humidity. They’ll even work in areas with frequent washdowns. Rated NEMA 4X, they withstand spraying liquid, resist corrosion, and keep out dust. Use them with medium-base, screw-in CFL (compact fluorescent), halogen, incandescent, and LED bulbs (sold separately).
    Tempered-Glass Lens—Tempered glass lenses are more durable than PTFE lenses. They have a zinc-plated steel guard to protect them.
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    Electrical
    Hook
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Wattage,
    W
    Color
    Handle
    Material
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Electrical
    Connection Type
    AWG
    Material
    Adjustability
    Each
    Replaceable CFL, Halogen, Incandescent, LED Bulbs
     
    Tempered-Glass Lens
    18"4 3/4"100YellowRubberNEMA 4X
    120Hardwire16
    Aluminum
    Swivel1548K840000000
    18"4 3/4"25100YellowRubberNEMA 4X
    120Straight Blade3Plug In16
    Aluminum
    Swivel1548K15000000
    18"4 3/4"50100YellowRubberNEMA 4X
    120Straight Blade3Plug In16
    Aluminum
    Swivel1548K16000000
     
    Replacement Lenses

    Hazardous Location Cordless Freestanding Portable Floodlights

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Hazardous Location Cordless Freestanding Portable Floodlights.
    Flood hazardous areas with light—these lights are intrinsically safe, meaning they can’t cause an explosion or fire. Rated NEC Class I, II, III, and Zone 0, they’re safe to use in areas with ignitable concentrations of flammable or combustible gases, dust, and fibers. They’re often used in refineries, mines, and paint booths. Pivot their head up and down to direct light where you need it most. These lights are rechargeable, compact, and include a carrying case for easy transport to jobsites without power.
    They’re durable enough to fall from 6 ft. and still work. The edges of the metal body are cushioned with rubber, and the lens is impact-resistant polycarbonate. Rated IP67, they are sealed against dust and water. You can drop them in water, and they’ll keep working. These lights are tested against ANSI/PLATO FL 1 standards to confirm the accuracy of performance attributes such as beam distance, impact resistance, and battery life.
    Mount them using the extendable swivel hook on the back or the magnet in the base. The hook also functions as a carrying handle. Add a tripod (sold separately) if there’s nowhere to mount the light and you need to position it higher than on the ground.
    Head
    Overall
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Base
    Dia.
    Brightness (Battery
    Life)
    Light Intensity
    Setting
    Light
    Appearance
    Light Adjustability
    Batteries
    Included
    Mount Type
    Hazardous Location Rating
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Rechargeable Battery
     
    LED
    8"7 1/4"3 1/2"13 1/2"9 1/4"5"5"1,200 lm (6 hr.)
    650 lm (12 hr.)
    High Beam
    Low Beam
    Cool (5,000 K)Vertical, HorizontalYesHook, MagneticNEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    NEC Zone 0 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
    IEC Zone 0 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA
    IP67
    8608N10000000
     
    Tripods

    Plug-In Portable String Work Lights

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Portable Work Lights. Plug-In Portable String Work Lights.
    A series of bulb heads are attached to a power cord to provide overhead lighting for jobsites. The cord has a plug on one end and a female connector on the other end, so you can connect multiple strings to illuminate larger areas. These lights have plastic-coated steel guards to protect the bulbs. Use them with medium-base, screw-in LED bulbs.
    NEMA L5-20—Lights with a NEMA L5-20 plug turn and lock together for a secure connection.
    50 ft. Overall Length—For lights that are 50 ft. long, use up to a 30W bulb when connecting multiple strings.
    100 ft. Overall Length—For lights that are 100 ft. long, use up to a 15W bulb when connecting multiple strings.
    Guard
    Overall
    Lg., ft.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    No. of Bulb
    Heads
    Bulb Spacing,
    ft.
    Max. No. of Strings
    per Circuit
    Wattage,
    W
    Color
    Bulbs
    Included
    Voltage,
    V AC
    AWG
    Mount
    Type
    Each
    NEMA 5-15
     
    Replaceable LED Bulbs
    507 1/2"5 1/2"51010150BlackNo12012
    Suspension1560K110000000
    1007 1/2"5 1/2"101010150BlackNo12012
    Suspension1560K12000000
     
    NEMA L5-20
     
    Replaceable LED Bulbs
    507 1/2"4 3/4"51010150BlackNo12512
    Suspension1560K56000000
    1007 1/2"4 3/4"101010150BlackNo12512
    Suspension1560K58000000
     
    Guards

    Explosion-Proof Portable Work Lights

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Explosion-Proof Portable Work Lights, Style B.

    Style B

    Bring light to explosion-prone work areas. Rated NEC Class I, these lights are safe to use in areas with ignitable concentrations of flammable or combustible gases, vapors, and liquids. The housing of these lights contains fire and sparks, so they don’t ignite what’s in your environment. They’re often used in mines and underground drilling. All also meet NEMA 4X, meaning they withstand spraying liquid, resist corrosion, and keep out dust. Use the hook to hang them where you need them. These lights come with a standard three-prong plug, so electrical connections must be made outside of the hazardous environment. Alternatively, you can add a hazardous location plug.
    Style B—Style B are rated NEC Class II for use in areas with combustible dust. The guard and hook are made of copper-free aluminum, which minimizes the chance of creating sparks if you drop or bump them. To stand up to frequent use, a tempered borosilicate glass lens protects the bulb and the handle is made of impact-resistant glass.
    Hazardous Location Rating—Hazardous location environmental ratings indicate where manufacturers have included safety features in products to facilitate their safe use in hazardous environments. Before selecting a product for a hazardous location, ensure it is rated for your environment.
    Overall
    Electrical
    Style
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Guard Material
    Brightness
    Light
    Appearance
    Wattage,
    W
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Outlet
    Included
    AWG
    Mount
    Type
    Hazardous Location Rating
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Color
    Each
     
    Replaceable LED Bulbs
    B15 1/2"5 1/2"Aluminum, Steel850 lmCool (5,000 K)1150Straight Blade3No16
    HookNEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups F, G
    NEMA 4X
    ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed
    Blue/Silver1545K70000000
     
    Replacement Lenses for Style B

    Plug-In Portable Work Lights with Retractable Cord Reels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Plug-In Portable Work Lights with Retractable Cord Reels, Style E.

    Style E

    Keep excess cords out of your way—the reel locks the cord at any length and retracts it when not in use. All of these lights have a hook for hanging when you need both hands for other work.
    Style E—Style E have a zinc-plated steel guard to protect the bulb. Use them with medium-base, screw-in LED bulbs (sold separately). They double as an extension cord—plug a tool or other device into the outlet on the handle. You can mount them to your wall or ceiling with the included hardware.
    Overall
    Electrical
    Style
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Reel
    Dia.
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Wattage,
    W
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Outlet
    Included
    Max. Outlet
    Current, amp
    AWG
    Mount
    Type
    Color
    Each
    Replaceable LED Bulbs
    E11 1/2"3"9 1/2"30100Straight Blade3Yes1016
    HookBlack/Yellow1655K30000000
    E12 1/2"3"9 1/2"50100Straight Blade3Yes718
    HookBlack/Yellow1655K4000000
     
    Replacement Bulbs

    Replacement Handles and Guards for Portable Lights

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Guards. Replacement Handles and Guards for Portable Lights.
    Use these with portable lights that use screw-in bulbs. They are not for use with insulated, wet-location, or hazardous location portable lights.
    Overall
    Hook
    Lg.
    Dia.
    For Max.
    Handle Dia.
    Guard Material
    Mount
    Type
    Material
    Adjustability
    Each
    8"3 3/4"1 1/2"Zinc-Plated SteelHookSteelFixed1559K3000000
     
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