STANLEY BFLIUS Rechargeable 500 Lumen Lithium Ion LED Work Light with Magnetic Flexible Base, USB Power Charger, Swivel Carabiner Hook

I got this for a gift for my father inlaw because he was spendin a couple hundred bucks a year on light bulbs for his traditional drop light but so far I have used it more so I'll review it. All you have to do is charge it for a few hours and you good to go. It has a high and low setting and kind of focuses the light in one direction as to not blid you. The carabiner thing on top spins if you can find something to clip on to. This light also bends in the middle quite a bit and has a pretty potent magnet on the base as well. One issue with the magnet is if you plan to ever stick it to your cars paint I would highley recomend that you put some masking or duct tape on the base because it does get coverd with small iorn specks that will scratch your paint job, this I learned the hard way, just peal off the tape and the magnets fresh and clean.

A versatile mechanics work light. I was always looking for a single light that would brightly illuminate the entire engine area of my car, without blinding me at the same time. This light, which has two settings for brightness, does the job well. I especially like the "swivel" up top, where you can use it as a "D-Ring" swivel for specific areas of lighting, and the bottom "accordian style" swivel for lighting other areas too. Overall, a good light and you'll never need to replace batteries because this Light re-charges through a USB (supplied) connector. 5 stars, plus !

I've used this light bar on all sorts of home projects from working inside my hot tub to fix a leak to doing break jobs that end up stretching into darker hours. Between the magnetic base (that seems to stick to anything), rubberized bottom with feet to keep if from rolling down the driveway, and the swiveling carabiner style hook at the top, which is perfect to hanging onto springs or coils. Under the hood, my car doesn't come with a hood-light, so this thing just get's magnet-stuck to the hood and it provides a clean, even, white light over the entire engine bay. The brightness is perfect, the flexing shaft allows for precise aiming. I don't normally get too excited about a shop light, but I have to admit this thing is impressive. It even survived an evening of my 6 year old boy pretending it's a light saber without a scratch on it.... I've already put it back on my wishlist and hope to get one or two more to have around the house.

I am a marine electrician so a cordless light is a very important tool that allows me to inspect and work in confined, dark places. In general this is a very good light, and with some small changes could be an excellent tool. My first issue involves the quality...although seemingly of good quality the safety catch in the carabiner-style hanging hook broke after the second use. I can still hang the light, but the “flapping” catch is an annoyance and I will likely just cut it off. The second significant issue involves the power switch, which is not covered or recessed into the handle. In fact, it protrudes slightly. This in itself might not be a problem but the switch is touch sensitive, so it only requires the slightest touch to turn on. This has led to multiple cases of inadvertently turning the light on, and when you are in a lit space and the light is left LED’s down, you don’t notice the light is on so you deplete the batteries. The 2 stage brightness is great, the flexible shaft works well. I have not used the USB charging port, but I did unfortunately turn it on by mistake which quickly discharged the battery. The magnetic base is a nice feature, but my preference would be to make the magnetic base removable, or to offer a model without the mag base as I occasionally work near magnetically sensitive equipment and therefore can’t use this light in those instances. I find this light to be an excellent device that I use nearly every day, and in my opinion would greatly benefit from a less sensitive or more protected power switch.

Turns off after a minute or two even after a complete charge. Comes with detailed instructions on charging it up right away, and every thirty days thereafter. Has a ribbon attached to it explaining what to do if you have problems with it. Obviously they expect people to have trouble with it. I didn't realize right away that it was junk because I used it only briefly, and missed my return window. I'm supposed to call customer support now but I won't waste any time on that nonsense. It's worse than worthless because it stays on long enough for you to get elbows deep in something and then shuts off. Pretty much the same thing goes for the SB0109 SquidBrite Work Light which I purchased along with this one. The SquidBrite has an easy to locate switch but the electrical design is very similar. Shuts itself off after a minute or so. Very unreliable. Even if it worked it would be junk. Who wants a rechargeable light you can't swap batteries out on? You use it for a little while, the battery drains down, and then you're in the dark while it slowly charges back up and that is if you have an outlet nearby. So good luck changing a tire alongside the road at night with this poser of a portable work light.

The light works well enough. The brightest setting is quite bright, the batteries are rechargeable (with a proprietary cable) and you have multiple mounting options, including a magnetized base and a clip at the top. Unfortunately, Amazon's product description is incorrect. Shocking, I know. In contacting Stanley directly, I was told that battery life for the "high" brightness is estimated at 60-90 minutes, which falls in line with what I have been getting. The "low" brightness is rated for anywhere from 5-8 hours, but is unfortunately too low for my use so I will be sending this back. Also worth noting - the unit cannot pull power from the mains, so if the battery runs out, you must charge it before use again. It will not draw power from a wall outlet to stay powered. Stanley did say that they have been having problems with retailers incorrectly listing the specifications for their products, so buyer beware.

I have the original Stanley BarFlex that I got in 2009, and it's still working but the NiMH battery is starting to go. This one is brighter and lasts longer on a charge

produits très durable pratique et flexible

The battery doesn't last at all even if you have it plugged in. its bright if you need it for 10 minuets or less then it goes into power saving mode. there are other better options out there.

Worth every penny I payed battery last a long time for the power it puts out magnet is really handy and the Neck bends to get that right angle you need ,, this unit does not feel like a toy, it's made for work

Fonctionne bien , bon prix