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    About Brightness and Light Appearance
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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.

    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

    Rechargeable Waterproof Flashlights

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flashlights. Rechargeable Waterproof Flashlights, Style C.

    Style C

    IP rated for submersion, these flashlights keep working even if dropped in water. They run on a rechargeable battery, saving you the hassle of frequent battery swaps.
    Fixed Beam Focus
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flashlights. Rechargeable Waterproof Flashlights, Style C.

    Style C

    Style C—Style C are our brightest mini flashlight. They remember the brightness settings the next time you turn them on.
    Spot—Flashlights with a spot beam have a bright center for long-distance illumination.
    Tail—Flashlights with a tail-mounted switch are ideal for over-the-shoulder use.
    Magnetic Tail—Flashlights with a magnetic tail attach to most metal surfaces for hands-free work.
    Beam
    Overall
    Style
    Brightness (Battery
    Life)
    Light Setting
    Distance
    Pattern
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Material
    Switch
    Location
    Battery Charger
    Included
    Charging
    Time, hr.
    Includes
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Features
    Color
    Each
    LED
    C2,800 lm (3.5 hr.)
    1,000 lm (3.75 hr.)
    350 lm (8.25 hr.)
    150 lm (19 hr.)
    30 lm (42 hr.)

    Burst
    High Beam
    Medium Beam
    Low Beam
    Extra Low Beam
    Momentary
    1,225 ft.
    730 ft.
    425 ft.
    290 ft.
    130 ft.
    Spot5 3/4"1 1/16"Aluminum
    TailYes4Holster, Pocket Clip, LanyardIP68
    Battery Life Indicator, Light Setting MemoryBlack9202N170000000
    C3,100 lm (2.5 hr.)
    1,000 lm (3.5 hr.)
    350 lm (9.25 hr.)
    150 lm (21 hr.)
    30 lm (69 hr.)

    Burst
    High Beam
    Medium Beam
    Low Beam
    Extra Low Beam
    Momentary
    850 ft.
    450 ft.
    260 ft.
    175 ft.
    80 ft.
    Spot4 3/4"1 1/16"Aluminum
    HandleYes3Pocket Clip, LanyardIP68
    Battery Life Indicator, Light Setting Memory, Magnetic Tail, Power LockoutBlack9202N1600000
     

    Ultra-Bright Flashlights

    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Flashlights. Ultra-Bright Flashlights, Rechargeable Battery, Style B.
    Image of Specification. Flood. Front orientation. Flashlights. Ultra-Bright Flashlights.
    Image of Specification. Spot. Front orientation. Flashlights. Ultra-Bright Flashlights.

    Style B

    Flood

    Spot

    At full power, these flashlights shine as bright as a stadium light. They’re the brightest in our offering. Plug your phone or other devices into the built-in USB port to charge on the go—just like you would with a portable charger.
    Style B—Style B produce an intense beam for as long as you need it. They’re rated IP68 for prolonged submersion, so they’ll keep working if you drop them in water. They’re also dust tight. A digital display shows lumen output, battery level, and estimated runtime. For easy transport, they have a handle and shoulder strap. Attach them to a positioning stand (sold separately) to illuminate an entire area hands-free.
    Beam
    Overall
    Battery
    Style
    Brightness (Battery
    Life)
    Light Setting
    Distance
    Pattern
    Color
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Handle
    Dia.
    Material
    Switch
    Location
    Included
    No.
    Required
    Replaceable
    Charging
    Time, hr.
    Includes
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Specs. Met
    Certification
    Color
    Each
    Rechargeable Battery
     
    LED—Fixed Beam Focus
    B21,000 lm (1.75 hr.)
    15,000 lm (2.25 hr.)
    6,000 lm (3 hr.)
    2,000 lm (5.5 hr.)
    3,000 lm (3.75 hr.)
    1,000 lm (10 hr.)
    300 lm (24 hr.)
    50 lm (113 hr.)
    High Beam
    High Beam
    Medium Beam
    Low Beam
    High Beam
    Medium Beam
    Low Beam
    Extra Low Beam
    3,560 ft.
    1,150 ft.
    710 ft.
    410 ft.
    3,280 ft.
    1,990 ft.
    1,080 ft.
    430 ft.
    Spot/Flood
    Flood
    Flood
    Flood
    Spot
    Spot
    Spot
    Spot
    White8 1/8"3 3/8"2 1/2"Aluminum
    HandleYes1Yes2Lanyard, Shoulder StrapIP68
    ANSI/PLATO FL 1CE Marked
    Black6862N120000000
     
    Positioning Stands for Style B

    Waterproof Headlamps

    Image of ProductInUse. Rubber Strap Shown In Use (Hard Hat Not Included). Front orientation. Headlamps. Waterproof Headlamps.

    Rubber Strap Shown In Use

    (Hard Hat Not Included)

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Headlamps. Waterproof Headlamps, Style A.

    Style A

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Headlamps. Waterproof Headlamps, Style B.

    Style B

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Headlamps. Waterproof Headlamps.

    Image of Specification. Flood. Front orientation. Headlamps. Waterproof Headlamps.

    Flood

    Drop these headlamps in water and they’ll still work—they’re IP rated to withstand submersion for at least 30 minutes. Use them to shine light on your work while keeping your hands free. All can cast either a spot beam with a bright center for long distances, or a uniform flood beam for close-up tasks and inspection work. These headlamps are tested against ANSI/PLATO FL 1 standards to confirm the accuracy of performance attributes such as beam distance, impact resistance, and battery life.
    Rechargeable Battery
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Headlamps. Waterproof Headlamps, Style A.

    Style A

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Headlamps. Waterproof Headlamps, Style B.

    Style B

    Style A—Style A can be used as a flashlight—just snap them out of the strap. Wrap them around a hard hat with their rubber-coated elastic strap, or attach them with the included clips. The strap is reflective, so drivers will see you. These headlamps have a battery life indicator to let you know when to recharge. If you need these headlamps to work right away and can’t wait for them to charge, you can use disposable batteries instead of their rechargeable one. They work with two CR123 batteries.
    Style B—Style B can be used as a flashlight—just snap them out of the strap. Wrap them around a hard hat with their rubber-coated elastic strap, or attach them with the included clips. The strap is reflective, so drivers will see you. These headlamps have a battery life indicator to let you know when to recharge. If you need these headlamps to work right away and can’t wait for them to charge, you can use disposable batteries instead of their rechargeable one. They work with three AAA batteries.
    Green Beam—On headlamps with color options, the green beam shows more contrast than the red beam, but it can interfere with your ability to see in dark conditions.
    Red Beam—On headlamps with color options, the red beam lets you see in low light without disrupting your night vision.
    IP68 Enclosure Rating—IP68-rated headlamps can be submerged in water for more than 30 minutes. They’re also sealed against dust.
    Beam
    Overall
    Battery
    Style
    Brightness (Battery
    Life)
    Light Intensity
    Setting
    Distance
    Pattern
    Color
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Ht.
    Included
    No.
    Req.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Includes
    Color
    Each
    LED—Fixed Beam Focus
    A780 lm (3.5 hr.)
    500 lm (5.75 hr.)
    72 lm (19 hr.)
    1,500 lm (2 hr.)
    High Beam
    High Beam
    Low Beam
    High Beam
    492 ft.
    170 ft.
    65 ft.
    541 ft.
    Spot
    Flood
    Flood
    Spot/Flood
    Red, White3 3/4"1 3/4"1 3/8"Yes1IP68
    Hard Hat Clips
    Rubber-Coated Elastic Strap
    Black7674N11000000
    B1,050 lm (5.5 hr.)
    500 lm (9 hr.)
    65 lm (42 hr.)
    2,150 lm (3.5 hr.)
    High Beam
    High Beam
    Low Beam
    High Beam
    551 ft.
    183 ft.
    62 ft.
    623 ft.
    Spot
    Flood
    Flood
    Spot/Flood
    Green, Red, White4"2"1 5/8"Yes1IP68
    Hard Hat Clips
    Rubber-Coated Elastic Strap
    Black7674N1200000
     

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

    Style A

    Style D

    Raise, lower, and tilt these lights to brighten your work in wet spaces. IP rated or ETL listed, they can handle wet environments.
    Style A—Style A are only 6 ½ lbs., half the weight of other styles. This makes them a good choice to move frequently around your site. You can power these lights with a vehicle using the included car adapter or battery alligator clips.
    Style D—Style D brighten areas up to 60 ft. in diameter. Five light panels pivot independently to direct light where you need it. A magnetic mount means you can take the light off the tripod and pop it on most metal surfaces. They’re durable enough to fall from 12 ft. and still work. You can also power these lights with a vehicle using the included car adapter or battery alligator clips.
    IP68 Enclosure Rating— IP68-rated lights are dust tight and can be submerged in water and still work.
    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
    Color
    Includes
    Each
     
    LED
    AAny Angle127"3 to 78" × 7"36"6,000 lmCool (5,700 K)5023Straight Blade3No12
    IP68
    Black/Yellow12V DC Alligator Clip Plug, 12V DC Vehicle Plug2354N160000000
    DAny Angle534"4 to 129" × 3"40"15,000 lmCool (5,700 K)12024Straight Blade3No12
    IP68
    Black12V DC Alligator Clip Plug, 12V DC Vehicle Plug2354N15000000
     
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