Halogen Lighting, What Wattage?
#1
Halogen Lighting, What Wattage?
Hey guys,
Anyway weather’s getting decent here in Toronto, and I have posted local ad’s into automotive detailing and paint correction, I have received a few inquires and have a customer dropping by Saturday morning with a 2001 Honda Accord (black) that would like ‘light’ swirl removal done, or at least he calls it that.
Anyway, I was wondering would a 500W twin head halogen work light, mounted on a tripod be good enough to illuminate those scratch’s and swirls, or would I be better off with a 1000W lighting?
Anyway weather’s getting decent here in Toronto, and I have posted local ad’s into automotive detailing and paint correction, I have received a few inquires and have a customer dropping by Saturday morning with a 2001 Honda Accord (black) that would like ‘light’ swirl removal done, or at least he calls it that.
Anyway, I was wondering would a 500W twin head halogen work light, mounted on a tripod be good enough to illuminate those scratch’s and swirls, or would I be better off with a 1000W lighting?
#2
I use a 500 watt twin head, with a tripod and it works great for me. I wax/polish in the garage.
You should look at the rated amperage on it as well. Don't want any breakers tripping.
You should look at the rated amperage on it as well. Don't want any breakers tripping.
#5
Suzuka Master
I have a dual head ( each 500 w ) and it does the job when I have to work in the garage.
And they do get hot ... kind of nice this time of year to warm the area a bit.
When buying one really check the stand. I have one with 5 feet on it and its absolute crap. Hard to open & close and the tubes on the vertical shaft are screwed together using plastic inserts so after a few uses its unstable.
If you can look at one set up before you buy. I'm looking for a used burned out one to swap my top to.
I'm always scred the UDM cord will catch on it and I'll pull it over on the car. Right now I bungie it so it won't.
And they do get hot ... kind of nice this time of year to warm the area a bit.
When buying one really check the stand. I have one with 5 feet on it and its absolute crap. Hard to open & close and the tubes on the vertical shaft are screwed together using plastic inserts so after a few uses its unstable.
If you can look at one set up before you buy. I'm looking for a used burned out one to swap my top to.
I'm always scred the UDM cord will catch on it and I'll pull it over on the car. Right now I bungie it so it won't.
#6
2016 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by exceldetail
The higher the wattage, the HOTTER those bastards get! And they do generate some heat!! So select carefully. I won a twin 500/1000 watter.
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