31-05-2014, 01:32 AM
Quote:Morning guys! I've been thinking about investing in a generator and work lights. However, I noticed that there are rechargeable LED work lights on the market now (which hold a 3-4 hour charge) and I'm wondering if those would be the better way to go. Has anyone used these for squidding and would they recommend them over the plug-in type that are used with the generators?Â
I bought a fairly pricey rechargable LED spotlight last year to see how it would perform. It is insanely bright. However, LEDs suffer from two primary problems. The light is extremely directional. In my case, it was a spotlight, so it's supposed to be directional above all else. There are other lights that I have seen which are "work lights" which provide a more broad distribution of light, but they are usually plug-in or clip-on. I have yet to see a rechargable LED flood/area light which can generate the lumens necessary. The other problem with LED lights is they seem to have an issue with water penetration. My theory is that the phased light gets scattered/absorbed by particulate and bubbles. Whatever the cause, you need A LOT more lumens produced to equal the same results of the propane lantern or a halogen flood.