Has anyone owned this light long enough to comment on how it is holding up to normal use? I'm going into the HVAC/R line and want a nice light. Can anything on the light be replaced? I'd hate to break the glass lens and then be unable to fix it. Thanks. Has anyone owned this light long enough to comment on how it is holding up to normal use? I'm going into the HVAC/R line and want a nice light. Can anything on the light be replaced? I'd... » Read More Has anyone owned this light long enough to comment on how it is holding up to normal use? I'm going into the HVAC/R line and want a nice light. Can anything on the light be replaced? I'd hate to break the glass lens and then be unable to fix it. Thanks. « Show Less
798681
I've only had mine about 4 months but it's been dropped a couple times -- even into a bucket of water. It fried the battery but the flashlight was fine. I own two of them. I ended up buying the Nitecore batteries too which work well. Using the flashlight in it's brightest mode is sometimes too bright for close up work but it has less bright modes too. I can't speak to repairing the flashlight.
798682
It seems to be a well made light and is very bright, but I do not really like the user interface. It is difficult to deal with all the different input codes to get to the intensity or option that you want. I prefer the Fenix TK22 U2, which seems to put out about the same amount of light and is much more user friendly.
798683
Great compact light, lots of features. I did a lot of research on line to find this one and I'm very happy with it.
798684
I have owned this light for approximately 8 months with no issues. I work in heavy manufacturing and this light has been submerged in water up to about 10 ft without any ill effects. It also sees lots of dusty environments and still works great. The only knock on it I have is one the high lumen setting the battery only lasts about 2-3 hours. Given I rarely need the highest lumen setting because even the lowest setting is brighter than any other light you can buy. As far as replacement I am unsure because to date haven't h to worry or looking into this as the light is very rugid.
798685
Great compact light, lots of features. I did a lot of research on line to find this one and I'm very happy with it. Best light ever.....MEM
798686
I've had this light for 8 months or so and I have dropped it to the pavement a couple times. Not a scratch, still working perfectly. I made a nifty stand for it out of 1 inch PVC. Light fits in the pipe perfectly.
798687
I've had this light for a couple of months, I batch & deliver concrete and small loads have to be finished by eye and this is the light I have searched for for years. It bright enough to see into the drum . I have been through 20+ lights and this is the best so far. PS - I am a flashlight freak & this is the best light I have found so far, 25+ years of searching.
2144004
We had a different neon light that got broken & we took it to a beer distributor & they fixed it for us. Never knew that they have people that fix them. Was expensive but the light was worth some money. Call a distributor where ever you live & they can tell what they charge because you might be better off just buying a new one.
2134047
Yes, that is the case. Since my initial review, I find that is becomes too hot to handle after a few minutes and that light does not stay on reliably. I have to shake it to make it come back on sometimes. (It could be batteries as I have not tried changing them yet, but I haven't used the light much so I doubt it. )
2110846
Sorry to not get back to you sooner.....did you get your answer about the warranty? I will try to monitor my e-mail more closely. I have another thing to share about the light if you are considering buying it.
183690
Mine has lasted 2 years now. When you installed it you did not touch the lamp at all with your fingers and transfer anything to the lamp face? That maybe could create a hot spot and it burned out? Sometimes there is just a defect. When I first installed it I must have jarred the optical block so I had a rose tint across the top of the screen about 3 inches down. After a while you learn to ignore it, but I noticed recently that the line is gone. I moved the set a bit recently to get at a side connector and I am wondering whether that jarred something back in place. Now I won't move the set at all until the bulb dies again or something else goes south.
883687
Honestly I'm not sure about the warrantee, my thoughts are I bought it on Amazon and any issues would be quickly resolved, so to that point I'm sorry I don't have a better answer.I can tell you the light works great, has a photosynthesis eye so it is self sufficient and cast a large area for my remote camera, the night time viewing is suburb!
1897672
My light recently stopped working after 2.5 years of daily use. I replaced the bulbs but that did not work. Usually this is a sign that the ballast needs replacing. I can't find it however even after removing the ends and looking down the tube. Before I take it apart any further I'd like to know if anyone else has done this repair successfully. I contacted Hydrofarm. I have not yet heard back. Here is there support page: https://www.hydrofarm.com/support
2093187
Mine has been installed for over a year with no problems. It is a quality unit. Only issue I've had is the small bolts that allow you to tilt the light are tight but over time vibration will tilt the light. Looking at buying a second light same as the first. I recommend this light bar.
1943258
Nope. Mine burned out and there is no replacement. None. Nada. Zilch. Zero. I would not buy this light. The center light is an incandescent but there is a problem there also. A regular bulb is to long so it exposes the bulb below the shade forcing you to tip the light up so it does not shine in your eyes. Altogether it is a very poor design or one that forces you to get replacements from the company but I never found the replacements anywhere.
161762
Use the light for a while, Web search the manufacturer. Most are glad to sell more components. After three uses, mine is left out of the way because of the weak magnet and clumsy handling. If I could find the spare I got with mine, I'd give it to you...not convenient
448768
I honestly never had this problem. What I made sure to do is that when I put up the lights I made sure that it was low humidity. Seems to me that the failure has to do w/ humidity if using it outdoors. If inside #1 that A-shouldn't be a problem and B-regardless of using it indoors or outdoors if you go slowly it shouldn't be a problem. I haven't lost a light yet and I've been using these a bit over 2 months now. Also I believe if you bring it to an electronics store like Best Buy and buy some double sided electrical tape that's thin and about the same width that should take care of the problem safely. Don't buy masking or regular shipping tape as that is unsafe. If you have other concerns I'd contact Tao Electronics directly as they're very helpful and their email support is open 24/7. Hope this helps you out.
1413200
We like the lighting system very much but the extreme heat of the bulbs has become problematic. I'm going to take the spare replacement bulb that came with the lighting unit to my local hardware store and have them look at the bulb and advise me. If you or anyone else can come up with a more definitive answer, please let me know also. Thanks.
1167664
Define short life? I had mine for 6 years before I had to replace it. Seems like a good deal to me. More important to me, its significantly brighter (more lumens) than anything else I have... so a little extra $$ is OK for me. Solved my low lighting problem... the only thing is it runs "hot", so be mindful of that.
1052767
David C, your comment about the reflector loosing its reflective capacity to the tune of 15-20 a year in an inane statement. I cannot believe the pounded metal to create a reflective surface. Do you think it is worn down by light bouncing off it. Is there anywhere in the world I can look and see someone else beside you state this.
1776463
Replacing the bulb is a snap, just unscrew a little knob in front and the glass comes right off. I have a 20 watt cfl in there and it's been fine for the last 4 months without being shut off once. You could probably go brighter, but I like the softer light since it's right next to my door.
1709902
Hello, HG, I have to admit I have twice now used the blacklight flashlight at night just to look for pet urine and I haven't been wearing protective UV glasses. I just had a long discussion about this with my spouse who was a scientist and who told me that for my small use of that flashlight there is very little likelihood of my having any damage to my eyes; however, "little likelihood" is not a comforting thought to me and so I think I will acquire a pair of those glasses. I don't like to take chances with my eyes. Thank you for mentioning this possible problem.
900544
Wow, not from me, as I'm just an owner of the light, not a supplier of the light. What I do if I were you is head up to your local Ace Hardware or another quality hardware store with light in hand and see what they might be able to do for you!