Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum runtime and how do the brightness modes affect it?
A: At 100% brightness the 5000mAh Li-Ion battery provides approximately 3 hours of continuous illumination. At 50%, runtime extends to around 6 hours, covering a full working day on a single charge at a comfortable working brightness for most task types. At 10% minimum setting, runtime stretches to up to 20 hours, suited to orientation lighting, background illumination, or low-demand night work without access to recharging. Selecting the mode that matches the task is the most effective way to manage battery life across extended or back-to-back shifts.
Q: How does the clip attach and what pipe sizes does it fit?
A: The clip arm locks to edges, flanges, scaffold tubes, conduit, and any round section up to 55mm external diameter, which covers standard 48.3mm scaffolding tube, 42mm copper pipework, most conduit and trunking edges, and standard panel and formwork lips. To mount, open the clip arm fully against its spring tension, position it around the attachment point, and release so the spring tension grips. The arm is designed to hold the unit stationary without continuous hand contact, freeing both hands for the task.
Q: What is this light NOT suitable for?
A: No IP rating is confirmed for this product, making it unsuitable for water immersion or sustained exposure to heavy rain without additional protection. It is not ATEX rated and must not be used in potentially explosive or flammable atmospheres, including confined spaces where flammable vapours may be present. Pipe or tube attachment points above 55mm external diameter exceed the clip capacity, and the magnetic mount on painted or heavily coated surfaces is not recommended in overhead or angled positions where holding force is reduced.
Q: What is the practical difference between a clip-and-magnetic dual mount and a standard single-mount rechargeable work light?
A: A single-mount light requires either a clampable edge or a magnetic surface, not both, which limits where it can be positioned on a real site where neither attachment type may be available at the right location. The dual mount here covers both scenarios: clip to scaffold tubes, pipes, conduit, and panel edges where no steel surface exists, or use the magnetic back plate on structural steelwork, vehicle bodywork, or steel cabinets where no clampable edge is available. The 360° head rotation means the attachment point does not dictate the beam direction. In practice the light can be fixed and aimed accurately across nearly every real-world site attachment scenario without compromise.
Q: Can the USB power bank output be used while the light is running?
A: Yes. The USB Type A output at 1A operates independently and can charge a mobile phone, tablet, or other USB device in any brightness mode simultaneously. Both the light and the power bank draw from the same 5000mAh battery, so simultaneous use at 100% brightness and device charging will reduce total runtime. For extended shifts requiring both functions, running at 50% brightness while charging is the most practical balance.
Q: What charging cable is needed and how long does a full charge take?
A: The light charges via USB Type C. A USB Type C cable is supplied with the unit. A full charge from empty takes approximately 4 hours. The light can be recharged from any USB Type C-compatible source, including vehicle chargers, portable power banks, and mains adaptors, making it practical to top up during transit or breaks between working periods without needing a dedicated charging station.
