“Camp Lantern” for Dewalt 20 V batteries

[Snagglefoot]

We had a power failure due to heavy snow and since the power was still out close to sunset, I got my battery operated lights out. I also realized I had four fully charged Dewalt 20 V lithium ion batteries which I always keep fully fully charged but have no light tool to go with it. I’d like a lantern style light, not a harsh spotlight. Dewalt makes broad work light for doing painting or dry walling, but it’s pretty heavy duty and costs a couple of hundred bucks. Anyone come across something that’s more reasonably priced and useful for lighting up a room without the spotlight effect? Thanks.

 

[Pablo]

We had a power failure due to heavy snow and since the power was still out close to sunset, I got my battery operated lights out. I also realized I had four fully charged Dewalt 20 V lithium ion batteries which I always keep fully fully charged but have no light tool to go with it. I’d like a lantern style light, not a harsh spotlight. Dewalt makes broad work light for doing painting or dry walking but it’s pretty heavy duty and costs a couple of hundred bucks. Anyone come across something that’s more reasonably priced and useful for lighting up a room without the spotlight effect? Thanks.

Same boat I have three DeWalt lights (and two Milwaukee lights)

Look for DCL050. Excellent IMHO Under $50. It has served me well for 6-7 years now. Not too bright on low and a charged 5AH lasts stinking foreever

Here are some others: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=dcl050+dewalt+light&crid=N7M9JV1HD9AL&sprefix=DCL050,aps,181&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_6

 

[Pablo]

Ugh thanks man.

I just ordered this: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=dcl050+d...efix=DCL050,aps,181&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_6

 

[cptbarkey]

Also have the DCL050, it sits at my desk and gets use at least a few times a day for the past week with a 2AH and its still at 3 bars. Excellent unit.

 

[Rand]

I've had that one for a few years.. wish it was a little stiffer (adjusts too easy) and the hanging rod is almost useless..
but overall I like it.

 

[Neniod]

If you're looking for something more budget-friendly and softer than the work lights, maybe check out a Dewalt flashlight or lantern that’s designed for general use. Some of these are a lot more affordable and can still use your 20V batteries. I've seen a few options that are around $30–$50, which might do the trick for lighting up a room without the harsh spotlight.

 

[Rand]

If anyone else is looking for the dewalt work light Woot has it right now for $40
https://tools.woot.com/offers/dewalt-dcl050-20v-max-led-work-light-16

Light is well worth the $40 if you are already into dewalt battery system.

 

[Nukeman7]

This seems pretty good for $22 a pair on Amazon.

 

[Triple_Se7en]

Less than 10% of us doing the camping thing. The other 90% of us should never rely on rechargeable 20v batteries for emergency use if / when power goes out and you need electricity to plug-in those dead / about to become dead 20v batteries.

I like being old-fashioned in some respects. I buy size-D lanterns & batteries for blackout occasions. I did the camping thing for 15 years when kids were growing up. I even recall seeing some campers doing the kerosene / lantern thing. But I never recall seeing any old-timers rubbing two sticks together to light the campfire and putting down their Stroh's & Pabst beer cans to exit quickly for the out-house there... lol

 

[Snagglefoot]

Generally our power outages out here in the country will last from 10 minutes to two hours. If we are unlucky enough, it occurs between sunset and bed time. My Dewalt batteries are always fully charged. Since I have several of them, it makes sense to put them to work powering lights.

 

[Pablo]

Less than 10% of us doing the camping thing. The other 90% of us should never rely on rechargeable 20v batteries for emergency use if / when power goes out and you need electricity to plug-in those dead / about to become dead 20v batteries.

I like being old-fashioned in some respects. I buy size-D lanterns & batteries for blackout occasions. I did the camping thing for 15 years when kids were growing up. I even recall seeing some campers doing the kerosene / lantern thing. But I never recall seeing any old-timers rubbing two sticks together to light the campfire and putting down their Stroh's & Pabst beer cans to exit quickly for the out-house there... lol

Little to Non-sense.

I mean OK if you have one barely charged 20V sitting around and your area is on the fringe, don't have a generator and experience many long outages sure. It's probably better to keep a pile of D batteries laying about because they last forever.

OTOH, I have a large qty of fully charge 20V and 12V batteries for my many tools, Around 10 different flashlight types for 20V and 12V and frankly have never run one down during an outage. And I have a generator.

"never rely on rechargeable 20v batteries"

Kinda laughable really. Sorry.

 

[RooflessVW]

Little to Non-sense.

I mean OK if you have one barely charged 20V sitting around and your area is on the fringe, don't have a generator and experience many long outages sure. It's probably better to keep a pile of D batteries laying about because they last forever.

OTOH, I have a large qty of fully charge 20V and 12V batteries for my many tools, Around 10 different flashlight types for 20V and 12V and frankly have never run one down during an outage. And I have a generator.

"never rely on rechargeable 20v batteries"

Kinda laughable really. Sorry.

Yeah I have, I think, 18 or 19 Milwaukee batteries and 4 lights for them.

 

[Pablo]

Yeah I have, I think, 18 or 19 Milwaukee batteries and 4 lights for them.

A week at least probably 3!

 

[RooflessVW]

A week at least probably 3!

Last power outage we had, the M12 Rover with a 4.0 went all night in the kids hallway and still had 3/4 dots.

 

[Pablo]

D cells do have a decent Ah, but at 1.5V. I mean I have D cell flashlights. One in my truck, big burglar beaters, in the house too. Don't get me wrong.

A person needs options. Shoot the intruder or beat the leaving life out of the dude with a huge Maglite. Not gong to do either with a 12V Milwaukee or 20V Dewalt table lantern.

 

[RooflessVW]

D cells do have a decent Ah, but at 1.5V. I mean I have D cell flashlights. One in my truck, big burglar beaters, in the house too. Don't get me wrong.

A person needs options. Shoot the intruder or beat the leaving life out of the dude with a huge Maglite. Not gong to do either with a 12V Milwaukee or 20V Dewalt table lantern.

Not me, wielding my M12 under hood light like a sword