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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 Portable String Work Lights

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Wet-Location Plug-In Portable String Work Lights, Style C.

    Style C

    Hang a string of lights overhead to brighten wet jobsites. IP rated, these lights are sealed to keep out dust and moisture from washdowns, splashes, and sprays, even outdoors. They have multiple heads, so you can light large areas. Daisy chain multiple strings together to cover an even larger area.
    Style C—Style C are built the toughest to withstand extreme weather. You can use them in temperatures as low as -40° F and plunge them 3 ft. under water, and they’ll still work. These lights not only carry one of the toughest IP ratings but also the top NEMA rating for outdoors and use near oil and coolant. They cast light at a 200° angle, illuminating a broad area.
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    per Circuit
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    Included
    AWG
    Mount
    Type
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    LED
    C11"2"50316244,200 lmNeutral (4,000 K)3550Straight Blade3Yes14
    SuspensionNEMA 6P, IP67
    Yellow8540N170000000
     

    Explosion-Proof String Work Lights

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Explosion-Proof String Work Lights.
    Safe to use in areas with ignitable concentrations of flammable or combustible gases, vapors, liquids, and dust, these lights are rated NEC Class I, Class II, and Zone 1. Their housing contains fire and sparks, so they don’t ignite what’s in your environment. They’re often used in refineries, mines, and paint booths. Rated IP66, they’re also dust tight and sealed against sprays of water such as those used in washdowns. Since each head weighs less than 2 lbs., they’re easy to hang overhead. Each head has two straps for mounting on pipes, beams, or other surfaces.
    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.
    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.
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    Dia.
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    Certification
    Includes
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    LED
    5"655108,500 lmCool (5,000 K)84.565Straight Blade3No12
    SuspensionNEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups C, D
    NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEC Zone 1 Groups IIB, IIA
    NEMA 4X, IP66
    CSA-US Certified, CSA Certified
    Mounting Straps6839N1000000000
     
    Clamps

    Explosion-Proof Portable Work Lights

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

    Style A

    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 A—Style A weigh less than 2 pounds, so you can hold them without your hand and arm tiring. Rated IP66, they’re dust tight and sealed against washdowns. A protective lens keeps the LEDs from getting damaged while diffusing light evenly. Their compact design fits in narrow and low-clearance spaces. Add a mounting clamp to clip to a pipe or other surface. The clamp swivels so you can aim the light where you need it.
    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.
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    Hazardous Location Rating
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Color
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    Nonreplaceable LED Bulbs
    A7"5"1,700 lmCool (5,000 K)16.925Straight Blade3No16
    HookNEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups C, D
    NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B
    NEMA 4X, IP66
    CSA-US Certified, CSA Certified
    Black1545K20000000
     
    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/Silver1545K7000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Portable Work Lights

    Wet-Location Magnet-Mount Portable Work Lights

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Wet-Location Magnet-Mount Portable Work Lights, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Wet-Location Magnet-Mount Portable Work Lights, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Wet-Location Magnet-Mount Portable Work Lights, Style C.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Wet-Location Magnet-Mount Portable Work Lights, Style D.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Style D

    Pop these lights on magnetic surfaces to brighten wet spaces. Rated NEMA 6 and ETL listed, you can splash, spray, or dunk them in water, and they’ll keep working. Strong magnets on the back keep them from sliding down or shaking loose. You can also secure them with a chain (not included) from the eyebolt at the top.
    Styles A and D—Style A and D have a handle for carrying the lights to your worksite.
    Outlet Included—Lights with an outlet included can be connected together to avoid running separate extension cords. Link up to 10 lights on one circuit. For increased spacing between lights, you can add an extension cord between them.
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    LED
    A12"12"9 1/2"4,000 lmCool (5,000 K)Plastic506Straight Blade3No18
    Eyebolt, MagneticNEMA 6
    ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed
    Yellow14965K860000000
    B11 3/4"6 1/4"6 5/8"1,100 lmCool (5,000 K)Plastic106Straight Blade3Yes1018
    Eyebolt, MagneticNEMA 6
    ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed
    Yellow8556N102000000
    C12 1/2"5"3 1/2"1,200 lmCool (5,000 K)Plastic106Straight Blade3No18
    Eyebolt, MagneticNEMA 6
    ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed
    Yellow8556N101000000
    D26"7"5 3/16"4,400 lmCool (5,000 K)Plastic406Straight Blade3No18
    Eyebolt, MagneticNEMA 6
    ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed
    White8556N103000000
    D50"7"5 3/16"8,800 lmCool (5,000 K)Plastic806Straight Blade3No18
    Eyebolt, MagneticNEMA 6
    ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed
    White8556N104000000
     

    Explosion-Proof Freestanding Portable Floodlights

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Explosion-Proof Freestanding Portable Floodlights, Style A.
    Image of Product. Style A (Shown with Stand and Magnetic Mount, Sold Separately). Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Explosion-Proof Freestanding Portable Floodlights, Style A.

    Style A

    Style A (Shown

    with Stand and

    Magnetic Mount,

    Sold Separately)

    Safely light up large spaces where combustible gases and dust are normally present. Rated NEC Class I and II, these lights have a housing that contains any sparks or flames and seals out ignitable gases, vapors, and dust. They’re rated T5, an NEC hazardous location temperature classification. This means their surface temperature stays below 212° F to prevent them from reacting with nearby flammable substances. Made of lightweight, durable aluminum with a tempered glass lens, they withstand bumps and rough handling. They’re often used in chemical processing, refineries, and paint spray booths.
    Unless noted, the plug and power supply on these lights are outdoor rated but are not explosion-proof rated. Electrical connections must be made outside the hazardous environment.
    Explosion-Proof Power Supply—Lights with an explosion-proof power supply have a sealed enclosure, so you can make safe electrical connections within the hazardous environment. Their power supply and plug are explosion-proof rated.
    Style A—Style A can withstand extreme weather and washdowns. Rated NEMA 6P, you can plunge them 6 ft. underwater for 24 hrs. and they’ll still work. They’re easy to move around since they weigh just 10 lbs. Rubber bumpers prevent damage if they’re bumped or dropped.
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    LED with Standard Power Supply
    A12 3/4"6 1/2"12 3/4"6 1/2"5 1/4"11,500 lmDaylight (6,000 K)100Straight Blade3No16
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEMA 6P
    Green6799N11000000000
     
    LED with Explosion-Proof Power Supply
    A12 3/4"6 1/2"12 3/4"6 1/2"5 1/4"11,500 lmDaylight (6,000 K)100Straight Blade3No16
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEMA 6P
    Green6799N1200000000
     
    Accessories for Portable Work Lights

    Wet-Location Portable Work Lights

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

    PTFE

    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).
    PTFE Lens—PTFE lenses are impact resistant.
    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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    Replaceable CFL, Halogen, Incandescent, LED Bulbs
     
    PTFE Lens
    10"5"25100YellowPlasticNEMA 4X
    120Straight Blade2Plug In16
    PlasticSwivel1546K110000000
    10"5"50100YellowPlasticNEMA 4X
    120Straight Blade2Plug In16
    PlasticSwivel1546K12000000
     
    Tempered-Glass Lens
    18"4 3/4"100YellowRubberNEMA 4X
    120Hardwire16
    Aluminum
    Swivel1548K84000000
    18"4 3/4"25100YellowRubberNEMA 4X
    120Straight Blade3Plug In16
    Aluminum
    Swivel1548K15000000
    18"4 3/4"50100YellowRubberNEMA 4X
    120Straight Blade3Plug In16
    Aluminum
    Swivel1548K16000000
     
    Replacement Lenses

    Large-Area Mobile Floodlights with Power Generator

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Portable Work Lights. Large-Area Mobile Floodlights with Power Generator.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Large-Area Mobile Floodlights with Power Generator.
    Image of Attribute. Side2 orientation. Contains Annotated. Large-Area Mobile Floodlights with Power Generator.
    As bright as stadium lights, these floodlights are the most powerful in our offering—they’ll brighten jobsites half the size of a football field. They run on a diesel generator you can use to power other lights and tools in the field. Also known as light towers, they rise up to 23 ft. To direct light where you want it, pivot any of the four heads. You can also rotate the mast, even if it’s already raised.
    Rated IP65, these floodlights are protected against dust and low-pressure washdowns. That means rain won’t be a problem. They’ll also handle winds up to 65 mph. Just secure the hitch and two side supports to the ground with the attached leveling jacks. These floodlights will work in the cold, but not in subzero temperatures.
    For towing from jobsite to jobsite, these floodlights have a trailer with a ball hitch and tongue. They also come with safety chains, which have a 7,800-lb. load capacity. The trailer’s lights are D.O.T. approved for road use.
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    Lights
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    Full
    Load
    Fuel Cap.,
    gal.
    Volume (Sound)
    @ Distance
    Outlet
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    Output Voltage (Output
    Current)
    Cannot Be
    Sold To
    Each
    LED
    2.48 1/2 to 23104 3/442"48"1,440188,000 lm0 to 12016014039.967 dB @ 23 ft.Yes120V AC (20 amp)Canada8582N110000000000
    68 1/2 to 23104 3/442"48"1,600188,000 lm0 to 1201606539.967 dB @ 23 ft.Yes120V AC (20 amp)
    240V AC (30 amp)
    Canada8582N12000000000
     
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