Bayco trouble light
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I have had a Bayco fluorescent trouble light for many years. I have replaced the bulb once. I have no idea how much I paid for it or whether it is the same one you are looking at. A link would be very helpful if you expect answers.
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The trouble I am talking about is the one that costs $5.95,
I also have a Craftsman Fluorescent work light, works well, more light is helpful.
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If it has a metal case around the bulb, and a good long cord then heck yes for $6! I have some cheapies with plastic covers, what a waste.. they melt! (OK, so I do exceed the recomended 60 wts..)
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I have the $14.95 one for ~8 years if my recollection is correct. I got tired of burning myself and blowing bulbs on the incandescent models. I have two of those incandescent jobs but not Bayco. Get the one I have and be happy.
I did cut one of the hooks off so that the wire sticks out about 3/4 inch then put the yellow plastic tip on that. The two hooks were too much of a pain when trying to maneuver around in an engine compartment. I can still squeeze the wire and reposition the hook if required.
I did replace the 6' cord with an orange 25' cord that had a bad end. I used the yellow 6' cord on a 1/2 inch drill motor that needed a new cord.
I did cut one of the hooks off so that the wire sticks out about 3/4 inch then put the yellow plastic tip on that. The two hooks were too much of a pain when trying to maneuver around in an engine compartment. I can still squeeze the wire and reposition the hook if required.
I did replace the 6' cord with an orange 25' cord that had a bad end. I used the yellow 6' cord on a 1/2 inch drill motor that needed a new cord.
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I use either industrial, coated bulbs (or coat them yourself with a little extra clearcoat in a rattle can) so if they do break, I don't get glass in my eyes. Or, those flourescent screw-in replacement bulbs.
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I have the same flouresent trouble light as Tourq1st. Been using it hard for 3 years now and works great. I also use a couple of trouble lights, one with the reflector and squeeze clamp. Both of them I use the "100W" Compact flouresent bulbs in. Same reason. Tired of broken filaments and burning myself. And in the summer working on furnaces, the extra heat.
Tourqe1st, that is a great idea cutting down the 1 hook. I usually take it off when I need to use it in an engine compartment, but that makes more sense.
Tourqe1st, that is a great idea cutting down the 1 hook. I usually take it off when I need to use it in an engine compartment, but that makes more sense.
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I had that 2nd hook for about 15 minutes b4 I grabbed the dikes... -grrr
I never thought about using a compact fluorescent in my other trouble lights. Back when I bought the fluorescent they were way too expensive to take a chance with breaking. I have not user the regular lights but maybe once since then. They just hang on a hook and gather dust ready for service if required.
The problem I usually had with breakage was not the glass but the filament. Even the rough service bulbs were subject to a slight jar...
I never thought about using a compact fluorescent in my other trouble lights. Back when I bought the fluorescent they were way too expensive to take a chance with breaking. I have not user the regular lights but maybe once since then. They just hang on a hook and gather dust ready for service if required.
The problem I usually had with breakage was not the glass but the filament. Even the rough service bulbs were subject to a slight jar...
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I went fluorescent a couple of years ago. A Stanley which was a gift so I don't know how much it cost. Works great. It seemed like every time I used the incandescent, it was burnt out. Then about every other time I'd use it, I'd drop it about a half inch and the filament would break. PITA!
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