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[Rick]

As mentioned in the A40 thread, while dabbling with the Mig beneath the pickup, the domestic bulb in my hand-held lamp shattered. This isn't the first time it has happened, so I suspect these bulbs don't much like the light from the welding process.

Thing is, what types of lamp out there are up to being used when welding in a dark area, such as under a car???

I wonder if these new "environmentally friendly" bulbs will cope with the light from welding - I'd certainly not fancy being sprayed in mercury if one blew!!

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[47p2]

I use "Rough Service Bulbs" and never had any problems
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[Phil - Nottingham]

I use those fluorescent stick lead lights they are cheap and bright and the plastic eventually becomes spattered but by then the tube is ready for change.
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[buzzy bee]

Hi

SV8 is right it is the sparks, if you get a light enclosed in a body with a glass lense this will sort the issue. The re chargeable LED lamps are quite good, just leave them plugged in until you need them, they have two settings, bright and brighter!

Cheers

Dave

[Ghost]

I've tried "environmentally friendly" bulbs in the type of mechanics light with a spring loaded grip handle, they're too big. The ultra small bulbs of this type fit but the light output is pathetic. What's wrong with a candle in a jam jar?

[Ghost]

Only joking about the candle and the jam jar. Would I do a thing like that?!

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[john-saab]

I use a small halogen lamp like this..

...they flood the are with light..you have to position it well as you either end up working in a shadow or if you have a reactionary visor it will keep blacking out.
They chuck out a bit of heat..great for winter..keeps you warm..not so great for summer...watch out that you dont get them too close to the car..the heat can melt underseal and even worse can damage paint.
Mine is about 5 years old..the glass is covered in weld splatter but keeps on working..the only time the bulb goes is if i drop/kick it when it's been switched on for a long period.
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[marknotgeorge]

I have one of these:


£6.99 from Homebase. Mine seems to have lost the front glass and the metal rod thing, though. It works well, and is easy to reposition due to the bendy neck, although it can sometimes set off my welding mask, though. They also do ones with clips on for £5.99.