Dweezel Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Okay, I'm gonna throw this out there just because. If you have a drop light that still uses regular light bulbs, Throw the damn thing out and get one that uses florescent lights. I was living in NJ and on the news a guy was working on his car in a small one car garage, changing a fuel pump, he dropped the light, or it fell or some shit. Anyways, the resulting explosion killed him and took out half his house, luckily his wife was working, and kids were in school. But still not good. That is when I threw out the two I had in my garage and went immediately out and bought a pair that use florescent bulb lights to replace them.Just Tuesday, this guy I work with, and occasionally ride with, his uncle owns a car lot. he was doing the same thing. Changing a fuel pump on a mini van. it was up on a lift and the light fell off the lift leg and hit the ground. Instant fire. Luckily he made it out and is fine, but his business is gone, along with several cars he had in his garage. I wouldn't say I'm great friends with him, but I've met his uncle several times and if I'd see him around town I'd stop and shoot the shit with him so this hits a little closer to home.PLEASE PEOPLE if you have a drop/trouble light that uses a regular screw in light bulb, THROW IT OUT it's an accident waiting to happen!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 GREAT advice! incandescent bulb - ARE DANGEROUS!!!These lights are the best...Sears and Auto stores sell them. Worth the money for obvious reasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyec001 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I've got one of those for Christmas. The thing is awesome. Nice lighting and you can recharge it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Thanks for the advice. I have never thought of that one, but lucky I don't have any incondecents in the garage. But from now on I will steer clear of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennan Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 i use something to this extent now.i takes the abuse from dropping, and it's led's which are bright as shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Good lookin' out Trapp! Just gave you some "love"Where/how much please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 here is one...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37.l1313%26satitle%3D160308776697%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1&item=160308776697&viewitem= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 another http://cgi.ebay.com/Craftsman-Work-Light_W0QQitemZ330298496560QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFlashlights?hash=item330298496560&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50I have this, and it is awsome!!http://cgi.ebay.com/Craftsman-1000-watt-Tripod-Light-with-Portable-Stand_W0QQitemZ300284667617QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFlashlights?hash=item300284667617&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50This is also a great toy to have!!http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Ultime-a-Multi-Tasking-Vibrator-for-Women_W0QQitemZ290285394138QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item290285394138&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 i use something to this extent now.i takes the abuse from dropping, and it's led's which are bright as shit.+1 cheap light ive used prolly a hundred times on the car and bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyec001 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I have that first one and it's pretty freakin sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phugitive Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I wonder if leaking fuel all over the place had more to due with the fires than the light bulb? Those leds are nice but I would still try and control those pesky explosive vapors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezel Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Your the kinda guy that smokes at a gas station arnt you?? their kinda unavoidable in that situation, you've got the fuel tank out, and open, vapors will be there. Any car let's off small traces of fuel vapor. That's why ITS LAW that any electrical outlet, or piolet light in a garage MUST be at least 4' from the floor. I've changed dozens of fuel pumps, and dropped just as many tanks for other various reasons, the open fuel source is not the problem, the ignition source is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phugitive Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Actually I grew up working in gastations as our family owned 3 of them. No I do not smoke, drink or use drugs. If I did use tobacco I would switch to chewing tobacco to go with my new led light. Thanks for your concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremygsxr Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Good lookin' out Trapp! Just gave you some "love"Where/how much please?I got mine at HomeDepot last year on clearance for 8.99. I use/abuse the hell out of it. It is, make you squint your eyes, bright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 mines kinda like this but has a magnetic base on it. dad got it for me from atuo zone i think!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cattmouch33 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I still use my brothers marine corp flash light. It got throw against the wall once and nothing broke not even the bulb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockybalboa Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I like to use candle light! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cattmouch33 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 not nearly as bright as those leds though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phugitive Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Candle light I have not tried that, is that like using a lighter to see into your motorcycle gas tank? ( jk don't do that you may end up in intensive care ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyec001 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I like to use candle light!I know I responded to this...either way.Isn't that a step backwards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 He wants an amish motorcycle too..... 1 horsepower! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 what do ya call am amish guy with his arm up a horse's ass....................... a mechanic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phugitive Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 hehehe.... eyeroll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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