LED Tying Light

[RJD31 0]

I have utilized various tying lights (e.g., OttLite, McKenzie) in the past, but have never tried a LED version. Does anyone have experience with LED offerings from Peak, ProLite, or another company? ProLite has a dual lamp version that seems interesting.

 

http://ritebobbin.com/shop/prolite-dual-headlight-lamp

http://ritebobbin.com/shop/prolite-tying-lamp

 

Ron

[Crackaig 0]

Recently bought one as a back up for my main bench light, and for when I'm tying away from home. You can read my initial review here.

 

Cheers,

C.

[fishingbobnelson 0]

I bought a goose neck lamp from IKEA for traveling, I really like it especially the price: $9.99. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20169658/

[flytire 0]

Try before you buy

 

Leds may be too blue for you eyes

[jfinn 0]

Try before you buy

 

Leds may be too blue for you eyes

Most LED lamps will come in different color temps. 5000K (more blue) to 2500K (yellow)

[J-Kno 0]

I bought a goose neck lamp from IKEA for traveling, I really like it especially the price: $9.99. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20169658/

My kid has one of these, I borrow it when I am tying upstairs. I like the color of the light it throws.

[Stippled Popper 0]

I find the blue LED lights are easier to do fly photography with. What may seem odd is the claim I've seen that the lights on the blue end are closer to natural light. I personally find the yellow ones too yellow.

[flytire 0]

 

Try before you buy

Leds may be too blue for you eyes

 

Most LED lamps will come in different color temps. 5000K (more blue) to 2500K (yellow)

That's why I said "TRY BEFORE YOU BUY"

[Dcap240 0]

Got this one from walmart a few months back.

http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Your-Zone-YZ4002000202-your-zone-adjustable-desk-lamp/23760346#location/locate

Not the absolute brightest lamp in the world and it is a little on the blue side but I love the adjustability of it and it has a really heavy base and doesn't tip over easy. You can easily raise it well out of the way or bring it down to right on top of your vise. But then again I rarely ever use just that as a light source I also have an adjustable 3 bulb floor lamp over my shoulder as well. But it does what I need it to do and doesn't bother my eyes.

[ihang10 0]

I bought a goose neck lamp from IKEA for traveling, I really like it especially the price: $9.99. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20169658/

I have what might amount to the floor version if that lamp and it works fine. Although I do find the light beam width a little narrow, as it's focused on the fly and not much more.

[BBBruce77 0]

I've read several opinions that they are not a good light source to be doing detail work by and can be particularly harmful to young children's eyes.

[Stippled Popper 0]

The Blue light seems to be the issue. The warmer Yellow isn't mentioned here.

 

http://www.lightingeurope.org/uploads/files/CELMA_LED%28SM%29121_CELMA_Statement_on_ANSES_LED_Report_17112010.pdf

 

"Photobiological risks induced by certain LED whose spectral distribution contains a high ratio of
blue wavelenth light due to the particular process of generating white light ¹

 

¹Three methods enable to obtain white light with LED. This is one of those methods which is evaluated in this
report, the one using LED emitting in blue."

 

"CELMA aligns with the ANSES opinion regarding the evolution of the European Standard EN 624714,
so that the latter includes sensitive risk populations: i.e. those whose crystalline is not mature
(children), persons who are sensitive to light (affected notably by macular degeneration associated
with age) or who are particularly exposed because of their work conditions."

[petelangevin 0]

You can find daylight led bulbs. 5500-6000. I am getting dimmable outdoor flood bulbs for my desks. Using old fashioned architects lights that cost me 5$ each. I have 3 ott lites now. I think i can get better light from the flood bulbs. Plus they are rated for 40000-50000 hrs. Thats a lot of time at the vise.

[charettl 0]

I bought the OTT Light LED Task Lamp and it works great as a portable travel light. The color rendition is okay and the batteries last a very long time. I have an AC adapter that fits so I can run the lamp on AC if desired.

 

I picked mine up on Amazon and the price was very good. The list is $29.99 and it is only $22.40 with 2 day shipping. http://www.amazon.com/OttLite-290G59-Battery-Operated-Mobile-Black/dp/B0038CBF42

[tctrout 0]

I have utilized various tying lights (e.g., OttLite, McKenzie) in the past, but have never tried a LED version. Does anyone have experience with LED offerings from Peak, ProLite, or another company? ProLite has a dual lamp version that seems interesting.

 

http://ritebobbin.com/shop/prolite-dual-headlight-lamp

http://ritebobbin.com/shop/prolite-tying-lamp

 

Ron

 

 

Ron,

 

I've been using the ProLite for over a year and have had a great experience with it. I have the dual model, and my father-in-law has the single with a magnifier. Both are great options, and I use it both at home and for all of my tying demonstrations. Both heads are cool to the touch, and I am very pleased with its performance. It's a very bright light and I have recommended it to others over the last year. There are a number of places to purchase it from with different price points, thus I would look over the Internet first before immediately buying from one place.

 

You have gotten a lot of great feedback, and it would be great if there was a way you could demo all of the lights. Ultimately, determine where you tie the most and find a light suitable for those conditions.

 

Good luck, and be sure to update us on your purchase,

 

TC