Festool Syslite (LED)

Frank Li showed me this new light from Festool and after watching a video of it in action I figured I'd give it a try. With a 30day money-back guarantee, why not?

It is BRIGHT! It will immediately put spots in your vision so don't look directly into it. Now is it a full replacement for 1000w halogens? No. But, it does have enough power to highlight defects on paint and with 3 different light dispersion angles (depending on which side you set it down) it is much more versatile than the halogens. It can also go into smaller areas, and get lower angle lighting for spots like lower rockers/bumpers MUCH better than halogens. Its also lightweight and doesn't really get hot. I've noticed my garage significantly cooler with this light vs the halogens. Also when you have it on a tripod, you don't have to move a heavy and often unbalanced set of VERY hot lights around your client's vehicle. Your tripod (camera style) is super light and its those little things over the course of the day that reduce fatigue. You can also attach most standard Lithium-Ion battery packs to it for additional running time. Also has a convenient hook to hang it from just about anything. It is expensive at $175, but the more I use it, the happier I am with it.


Some pics with it....

 

That's cool!

 

A video with a Festool rep on the light:​

[video=youtube;N0WQs2xuaEM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0WQs2xuaEM&feature=player_detailpage[/video]​

 

That looks like a nice unit

 

Looks like a very neat tool to have in your arsenal.

 

why do you say its not a replacement for halogens? is it the price ? i ask because i have been looking for a replacement for my 2 1400watt halogens ....tired of replacing bulbs weekly if not sooner and with the 100+ degree summer days they just make it unbearable ...thanks for the review

 

Where can these be purchased at? Halogen lights are way to hot especially in the summer out in hawaii.

 

Its not quite bright enough for *all* situations/paints. But the more I use it, the more I like it and am finding new uses for it.

Got mine through Amazon.

 

cool thanks im going to look into this

 

Anyone else pick this up and give it a try? Worth having to replace a halogen setup?


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I wouldn't replace a halogen setup completely, but its close. Very good supplement to it. I've been using my halogens less with this.

 

Looks like a great little unit! I like it.