What should tradespeople look out for when buying a flashlight?
Flashlights are used in a wide variety of environments in the trades and must always reliably provide sufficient illumination. The demands professionals place on work lights are correspondingly high. Depending on the area of application - e.g. whether you work as a plumber, mechanic or hobby craftsman - the desired specifications for a craftsman's flashlight or headlamp can vary. You should pay attention to the following points when choosing the right LED torch for tradespeople:
- Brightness: The primary function of any lamp is, of course, to provide sufficient light. High luminosity is important for LED lamps for tradesmen, so that even in the darkest corners there is enough light to carry out the work conscientiously. Our powerful LEDs are environmentally friendly and have sufficient luminosity to illuminate even the darkest basements, unfinished buildings, sanitary facilities or outdoor construction sites.
- Robustness: In the everyday work of a tradesman, the flashlight is exposed to heavy loads. A robust housing is therefore essential. With an impact-resistant housing, you can ensure that the light remains functional even if it is dropped. If you work outdoors as a craftsman, the LED lamp is also exposed to extreme weather conditions. For such applications, you should choose a flashlight with a dustproof and waterproof housing.
- Ease of use: It is important for craftsmen's flashlights that they can also be used with work and protective gloves. Depending on the intended use, the flashlight will be carried frequently and should be light and easy to hold. It may also be the case that your hands need to be completely free at work, making a head torch the right choice for you. With the necessary accessories, you can also use it as a helmet lamp. Construction spotlights, which you can set up or hang up, are ideal for illuminating larger cellars, shells, boiler rooms, etc. for longer periods of time.
- Lighting duration: A powerful rechargeable battery ensures that you are never left in the dark while working. Rechargeable batteries offer a longer light duration and are also more environmentally friendly than conventional batteries. If the battery is running low at the end of the working day, you can simply recharge it and start the next working day with full power. Our area lights also light up in hybrid mode. You can operate them via the mains if a power connection is available. For outdoor work without an available mains connection, for electrical work when the power is switched off or for short-term use, you can also conveniently switch to battery power.
- Functions: With additional functions, a handyman's flashlight can make your everyday life much easier. An adjustable focus ensures that the light illuminates even hard-to-reach places optimally and allows you to carry out precise work. When working with a workman's headlamp, the automatic temperature control ensures that no damage is caused by excessively hot lamp heads.
In our wide range, you will find numerous construction lights, headlamps and flashlights that meet and even exceed the high demands of the trade. Not only do you benefit from the high quality and durability of the work lights, but also from an unbeatable price-performance ratio.
What types of lamps are there for tradespeople?
There are a variety of different lights for tradespeople, all of which are useful in different circumstances. From the classic hand lamp to penlights and headlamps to construction spotlights, each type can be the right choice depending on the craft activity you want to pursue.
Work lights for craftsmen
Portable work lights are optimally tailored to the requirements of tradesmen. High brightness, wide illumination and a range of other useful functions make them reliable partners at work. Depending on the model, our handy work lights in the W series impress with their robust housing, flexible attachment options such as magnets, hooks or clips, foldable and rotatable lamp heads and two different light sources for wide-area and spot illumination.
Craftsman flashlight
Just like protective equipment, classic flashlights are indispensable companions for tradesmen in many cases. Powerful models with 500 to 4,500 lumens provide loyal support for everyday work and help to illuminate rooms and outdoors - even in demanding situations. We have developed high-quality hand lamps with particularly natural color rendition especially for the professional sector. Practical holders and charging stations optimize the hand lamps for use in companies and craft businesses. With the right accessories, you can simply attach the Ledlenser hand lamps to your belt or helmet and lock them in the viewing direction to keep both hands free.
Headlamps for craftsmen
Free hands are an important prerequisite for mechanics and tradesmen to successfully complete jobs. With a headlamp, you have maximum freedom and can carry out tasks comfortably. Thanks to simple operation and the Advanced Focus System, the lamps can be smoothly adjusted to the visibility conditions and also offer robustness and quality for the workplace. Models in the Work line can also be operated with work gloves, making them easy to integrate into the workflow in the trade. With special adapters and accessories, the headlamps can also be used as helmet lamps or clipped to clothing or belts.
LED construction spotlights
Electrical, plumbing, painting and varnishing work or large construction sites: The Ledlenser construction spotlights in the Area Lights series are a reliable companion for your work. We know: You want to do your job - and you need light to do it. Bright light to illuminate large construction sites. Warm light to show your project in the best light. Homogeneous light for detailed work. Portable light for on the move and stationary light for constant illumination. Our area lights are the perfect solution for all these applications, making your job easier.
Penlights
The Ledlenser penlights are slim companions that fit into overalls or jacket pockets. The small hand lamps support craftsmen when searching for sources of error in the workshop, on cars or light the way through dark corridors in the event of a power failure.
Explosion-proof flashlights
The European ATEX directives clearly define the safety features that apply to lamps in hazardous areas. With their high luminosity, the ATEX flashlights and headlamps in the EX and iL series meet the requirements for Ex zones 0, 1, 2, 20, 21 or 22. Thanks to the LED lamps for tradespeople in bakeries, sawmills, silos and other areas where the highest demands are placed on equipment, there is a clear view with safety.
Where are lights used in the trades?
LED lights for tradespeople can be used in all areas of the trades - both professionally and as a hobby. Tradespeople who can use flashlights, headlamps and the like for their work include
- Plumbers
- SHK installers
- Electricians
- Painters & varnishers
- Upholsterer
- Mechanic
- Model maker
- Hobbyist
At Ledlenser, you will find the right lamp for every task - whether you need lighting when painting walls, replacing a sink or installing a heating, air conditioning or electrical system. With personalized engraving, the flashlights and headlamps for craftsmen can even be individually adapted to your company.
The best LED lamps for craftsmen from Ledlenser
Which LED lamp is the right choice for you depends on your planned manual activities and, for example, whether you need to have both hands free while working.
The Ledlenser AF2R, for example, is a suitable all-purpose tool for professionals and hobbyists. With its robust aluminum housing, it is impact-resistant and durable. Velcro straps and silicone hooks make it easy to attach the tool so that both hands are free to work. Additional extras, such as red light and a ruler, also make everyday work easier. With 5 different light levels, the light of the LED lamp can be easily adapted to the respective conditions and is therefore a tool that no tradesman should be without.
The Ledlenser AF8R Work is ideal for plumbers and HVAC installers. The LED lamp for tradesmen is suitable for work at medium distances and close-up work, such as installing a heating system or a boiler in the basement. It can also illuminate the entire floor of a building shell and offers a good combination of high luminosity and long battery life.
The Multi-Concentrated Light technology with its waffle-like structure provides almost 35% more illuminance on the work surface than its predecessor, while at the same time reducing lateral glare and keeping energy consumption low.
