Mistakes Most Commonly Made When Choosing an LED Work Light

An LED work light can help you complete your tasks, but there are certain mistakes you need to avoid. Understanding these common mistakes will help you make the right decision:

You are not checking what type of lumens are listed (theoretical vs. measured) for your rechargeable LED work lights.

There are three different measures, including theoretical, cold, and effective (measured) lumen, but only the effective (measured) lumen output is useful.

The theoretical lumen output is the gross value, whereas effective (measured) lumen output is the net value, and there can be a difference of between 50 and 70% between the two, which is why you need to be careful.

You are choosing based only on the price or lumens/price of your magnetic rechargeable light.

Many people base their purchase solely on price. Still, you should be mindful in your comparison, especially if you don't understand which type of lumen output is stated on the packaging or the product data-sheet. When you shop based on price or a combination of lumen output and price, you may only receive 30 to 50% of the expected output.

Not considering color temperature and eye fatigue from your work light LED.

A high color temperature delivers cold white light, which will cause considerable eye fatigue—you cannot work with this color temperature for an extended period. Cold white color temperatures can also create reflections and glare. 

Assuming any EMC rating is acceptable, and not checking for radio interference risks with your portable work light.

Not every EMC rating is adequate; if you select an LED work light with no EMC class or only a low EMC class, it can result in radio or computer interference.

You are not checking vibration resistance for mobile use of your magnetic work light.

You should ensure the work light you select can handle the vibrations of your mobile machinery or uneven ground; otherwise, it can result in the bracket cracking. Components on the PC board may also shake loose, and the work light might fail to function.

You are accepting poor light quality like hotspots and shadows from your LED work light.

Hotspots, shadows and circles are signs of poor light quality. Shadows will cause your eyes to become irritated, and this can limit your sight. 

You are not accounting for wide flood patterns that may be narrow for your rechargeable work lights.

Wide flood light patterns can be very narrow, which may provide limited illumination. This may cause you to buy a second or third LED work light to illuminate the whole width of the working area. This is another reason you cannot focus on price alone because that LED work light may not suit your needs.

You are buying lights with open reflectors that cause glare from your LED work light.

LED work lights with open reflectors can cause several issues, including glares. 

If you are looking for an LED work light we have an extensive range of rechargeable work lights and other LED products; contact us at any time for more information regarding the lighting solution that would be best for your needs!

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