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Whenever you need to carry out a job and an additional source of light is required, then there are a number of factors to consider in order to make sure that you get the best possible balance of light and efficiency. It is important to get enough light to be able to see what you are doing properly, but at the same time, it is also useful to have a light source that is very efficient in order to minimize the amount of excess heat that is generated. A fluorescent worklight provides high quality light efficiently, and is a very popular choice amongst many mechanics.

One of the main advantages of the fluorescent worklight is the fact that the light is not a point source like a conventional single incandescent bulb. This means that a long strip of light is available which reduces the amount of areas that are in shadow, and allows a mechanic to enjoy fantastic access to the whole engine bay of a vehicle without having to worry about moving the light every five minutes in order to get around problems with shadows.

Fluorescent worklights generally have a much lower level of power consumption than conventional bulbs, and while this has a clear environmental benefit, it also means a reduced cost to business thanks to providing a smaller drain on the power supply. With a fluorescent worklight, less of the overall energy used by the unit is wasted as heat, and this means that anyone working with the lamp will be more comfortable in their work, and able to work more efficiently.

Most fluorescent worklights run off around 13 watts of power – about an eighth of a standard incandescent bulb, although hey actually produce more light than the traditional model thanks to the greater efficiency that they offer.

One of the corollary benefits provided by the lower power needs of a fluorescent worklight is that it is possible to power them from a battery. This makes them ideal for mobile mechanics who need the ability to carry out work on a car at the roadside at night, and for whom, diagnosing the problem as quickly as possible is essential.

Many fluorescent worklights are rechargeable, and provide up to 4 hours of light from a single charge. This means that they can be relied on to provide illumination for almost any kind of roadside repair job that a mechanic might face. This factor in the design of the units also provides indoor benefits as well, as it means that users are able to avoid having a power cord snaking through their work space, which can be a hazard for both tripping, and be open to damage that could cause electrical discharge to happen.

There are fluorescent worklights available that fulfill most functions that you might require them for, and they come in a variety of sizes and shapes to be used under different circumstances. From small stubby units that can be moved into a tight spot to give a more detailed view of a specific area through to 40 inch models that provide a wide field of light across the whole engine bay of a vehicle, bathing the whole engine in light and removing most sources of shadow that could make working difficult.

Manufacturers such as Mountain offer a number of different models in their range, and these are some of the best quality units on the market. The MTN5813ALPR provides most of the features that you could possibly need, including a grease resistant 50 foot cable in a hardwearing reel that allows for easy access across all areas of a vehicle without trailing through the workshop or getting tangled up and creating a risk.

Another option that you may wish to consider is the National Detroit NAT20000, which can be run either from a power cable as a mains light, or be charged up and used cordlessly around the workshop or on the road as a portable fluorescent work light that will provide users with all the light they need wherever they are.