My Favorite Flashlight

Alan (California Radiant) Forbes

Out of all the flashlights that I have, this one stands out for mounting options (carabiner clip and a very strong magnet), bright illumination and a long battery life. I love using it! I also have a Bosch 12-volt drill/driver that gets abused and just keeps running.

mattmia2

I like this:

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/DML801

and this:

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Lighting/Task-Lighting/2352-20

spectrumenergy

I use my head.. a lot!! (As a hammer.) However, I love working hands free and with something that takes over the counter batteries such as a headlamp from Black Diamond or similar.

Zman

There are so many cool ones out there with today's battery and LED technology. I have been liking the usb rechargeables from streamlight. You just leave them plugged in in the truck. The little one will clip on the visor of a ballcap and work as a headlamp.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084SWJJCZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D1FW4RW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Alan (California Radiant) Forbes

I've become very fond of my Klein tick tracer that comes with a pocket flashlight. It also has a low voltage detection function.

https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-NCVT3P-Flashlight-Protection/dp/B08DQMX7YF/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2OKGB1JMWVNME&dchild=1&keywords=tick+tracer&qid=1626991500&s=hi&sprefix=tick+tracer,tools,212&sr=1-2

Zman

Alan (California Radiant) Forbes said:

I've become very fond of my Klein tick tracer that comes with a pocket flashlight. It also has a low voltage detection function.

https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-NCVT3P-Flashlight-Protection/dp/B08DQMX7YF/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2OKGB1JMWVNME&dchild=1&keywords=tick+tracer&qid=1626991500&s=hi&sprefix=tick+tracer,tools,212&sr=1-2

That looks like a nice one. Does it perform well on 24VAC?

STEAM DOCTOR

Fenix flashlights and headlamps. Compact and powerful. Order direct from Fenix. Not Amazon. Some on Amazon are counterfeit. Learnt the hard way. 

Alan (California Radiant) Forbes

That looks like a nice one. Does it perform well on 24VAC?

Yes, it does. In the 12-1000 VDC mode, it flashes a blue LED if it's near 12-70 volts and a red LED when it's above 70 volts.

ratio

You can find the Streamlight catalog here: https://www.streamlight.com/resources/catalog-library/view-product-catalogs

Not affiliated, but I do like 'em…

mikeg2015

I have the 12V Bosch flashlight. Love it. Not as bright as that but its tall and skinny and fits in my VEto MB-1 meter bag next to my clamp meter. So in one bag I have all my basic tools and a portable but very bright flashlight. Can handle 95% for troubleshooting a repairs. Sadly my backpack rarely ever leaves the van except for full install jobs.

Condoman

A great deal of information is available at https://candlepowerforums.com

You go down the rabbit hole if you wish.

EdTheHeaterMan

I might be old school, but this one does not need batteries and lasts for hours on one fill up. https://www.vermontlanterns.com/catalog/hurricane-lanterns

JUGHNE

Ed, I am not quite that old school.

But what works well is a NEBO slim..HL 190 flashlite.

USB connection for recharging.
Clip and hook on the back.
Good magnet on back and bottom.
Adjustable brightness.
2" x 4" x 1/2"

I wear bibs and clip this on the top of the bib or a suspender for hands free use.
Would clip on shirt top or collar also.

Survives dropping.....which I have tested several times.

A little spendy if I recall, but worth it...have 2 of them.