Purpose
A plumber crawling under your sink would require focused lighting that they can use in narrow spaces, while a sculptor would need an adjustable work light that can illuminate sections of a whole room. Alternatively, contractors working on-site without any electricity would require a battery or generator powered solution to brighten up their workspace. Also, their lights may need protection from water and dust to guarantee that they will work without any problems once they start the heavy liftings.
Whatever task you need to accomplish, you’ll be able to find the correct work lights to accompany you. You just need to review the specifications of each product and consider whether they’re a good fit for your purpose. Once you know the function of your lights, it’ll be easier to address other aspects like brightness level, portability, power options, and adjustability.
Lumens Output
Unlike incandescent lights that measure brightness with wattage, LED lights are determined using lumens. The higher the lumens output, the brighter your lights are. So, to know if the work light you’re eyeing will meet the required brightness level for your project, check its lumens output and beam angle (measures light distribution from left to right and how far the light travels). You don’t always need blindingly bright light to work efficiently – sometimes too bright is as bad as not bright enough!
