Best spot workbench/microscope light - Page 1
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author: esprits4s
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 26, 2020, 06:44:22 am
content: Hi,I'm looking for the 2020 best options for a workbench spotlight for rework and general use (including with a microscope). I currently have an older "Fiber-Lite" with a weak gooseneck arm. I also recently purchased an Ikea Jansjo desk lamp, but it's not bright/focused enough. the Fiber-lite is much better but is worn out and won't hold a position.I thought it would be easy to find a cheap but relatively high intensity LED goose neck spot lamp these days, but I haven't found much (aside from the expensive industry sites for professional users). I would prefer a lamp with a proper base as opposed to the clip on lamps I am seeing.BR,Gary

author: bluey
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2020, 10:55:11 am
content: Suggest a pair of any desk lamp you like that takes GU10 lamps.Then put in Osram/Ledvance Parathom pro high CRI lamps.Any other lamp base running mains you can get a GU10 adapter for.

author: wasyoungonce
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2020, 08:40:59 am
content: Actually looking for the same. I need good gooseneck swing arm lamp. Something bright natural colour light cheap! Anyone?https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/283482972507https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/293476916561https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/233257584548https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/113925572581

author: bluey
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2020, 10:27:17 am
content: Any of these - choose color temp and wattage/lumens.https://www.ledvance.com/professional/products/lamps/led-lamps/professional-led-reflector-lamps/parathom-pro-par16/index.jspLots if cheap any lamp socket to GU10 adapters on ebay or aliexpress.

author: Elasia
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2020, 10:34:43 am
content: Situational but i got one of these, cheap and easy to modhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071R46KMX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2020, 03:38:47 pm
content: Quote from: bluey on May 10, 2020, 10:27:17 amI would recommend a lamp around 4000K to 5000K but CRI rating is also extremely important. A lamp with poor CRI is just as good as no lamp (like a politician who talks a lot but says nothing).

author: bicycleguy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2020, 05:24:27 pm
content: Bought this for my wife's sewing, then realized how good it was and it's now mounted to my microscope for the complete old man eye helper. It won't replace the microscope light but is really handy mounted on the microscope stand for desk illumination and the magnifier is good for reading fine print. It can swing completely out of the way or reach just about anywhere on the desk since it's on a good microscope stand.https://www.amazon.com/OttLite-43828C-Magnifier-Light-Silver/dp/B00NF1295A/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1NXJXMWZJ6ETU&dchild=1&keywords=ottlite+magnifier+with+light&qid=1589131005&sprefix=ottllite%2Caps%2C278&sr=8-7

author: bluey
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2020, 09:44:20 pm
content: 3000K is same as halogen. We have those in desk lamps and kitchen. Check the color spectrum charts for the various color temp versions.