DEWALT DW919 18-Volt Flexible Floodlight
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of DEWALT DW919 18-Volt Flexible Floodlight
Customer Review: DW919 18-Volt Flexible Floodlight - An Excellent Addition
Summary: 5 Stars
Got this light to replace my 3D and 5D Mag-Lites - should have done this years ago (I wouldn't have wasted all that money and resources on D Cells) Couldn't be happier about this purchase!
Minus 1/2 star for the 1 design flaw I agree should be changed. As others have already stated, there is no way to focus the light beam. Now I had read the reviews and I knew this going into this purchase, so I can't really complain. But, maybe if we keep bringing this up Dewalt might listen and give their customers what they are asking for.
Now my next point has nothing to do with Dewalt's design/production of this unit and is more a rant about how some folks just can't remember to compare apples to apples, and not oranges.
Some folks complain about this units brightness - Okay yes, this is no multi-million watt spot/search light. But wait, on the other hand, that's not what I was looking for! This unit provides a nice bright (325 Lumens)light and comes with 2 Dewalt DW9083 Xenon bulbs there is a spare in the head). So, depending on which battery you use, (standard, XRP or Lithium) you should be able to get between 3.5 to 4 hours of run time off of a single charge! So how long does your spot/search light last on a charge? What! only 15 min, sorry to hear that!
Other reviewer's have also made numerous comments about the Flex support being to weak. Now, "gravity" and "torque" are natural and inevitible forces, and if you haven't figured this out by now you are a moron! Let's face it, you can't even figure out how to work a flex neck on a flashlight, so who really cares what you think! Take a few seconds - straighten the flex portion fully upright, keep the weight of the head over the units center of gravity, flex/point from the top of the support and aim the light where you need it. It will stay there just fine, at least till you move it, or some other moron knocks it over. And let's not forget you can also wrap that flex portion around a pipe, or a branch etc and hang the light.
Overall - an excellent addition to my Dewalt family of tools
Customer Review: DeWalt
Summary: 5 Stars
Great price and in perfect condition- minus the packaging. All together it was a great transaction. thanks!Customer Review: DeWalt DeLight!
Summary: 4 Stars
I have recently returned from Scott Base Antarctica, where I had the chance to use the DeWalt 18 volt "Snake light" on a daily basis. This proved to be the single most used and appreciated tool that I took with me. - Robust quality! -2 hours of light per charge! -worn around the neck, it offered hands free operation! -40 below, still worked well ! However,-Spare bulbs are hard to find. I highly recomend this unit. Fred Parsons. Winter Over Mechanic, Scott Base Antarctica.Customer Review: DeWalt Light Shines Above the Rest!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had recently purchased a DeWalt 18V Cordless tool and realized that I could find "Bare Tools" on Amazon. This light came in perfect condition and worked great with my battery. The flexible light allows you to put the light in any location, or it can stand alone. A perfect solution to those nights when the power goes out or just camping out! I am VERY SATISFIED!Customer Review: Dewalt 18V Snake Light
Summary: 4 Stars
I really like this light. I brought this one to replace the first light I have had for a several years. The first one was out of warranty and the flex broke near the base of the base of the light. It still worked, but you couldn't hold it in position. Hoping they have improved the design. You can bend this to just about position to get light on something and free both hands to work on it. Uses the standard Dewalt 18v rechargeable batteries. Has a spot in the light to carry a spare blub, it's near the blub, remove the cover like you are going to replace the blub and you will see the small hole to drop a blub in. My first one came if a spare, now they don't. The blub lasts a long time, but if you don't want to be without light drop in a spare just in case. I own three different Dewalt 18v lights and if I need to work and free both hands this is the one I pick off the shelf. I gave it 4 of 5 stars because of the concern it too may break the flex again and need replaced. Amazon's price was great, cheaper to buy the new light than the part to repair the old one.