Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #484 in Home Improvement
• Brand: DeWalt
• Model: DC527
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 4.00" h x 8.75" w x 16.75" l, .30 pounds

Amazon.com Product Description
Make the DEWALT DC527 18 Volt NiCad Fluorescent Area Light the first light you reach for in the dark. The 13 watt fluorescent bulb lights up for a work area for hours on a single charge without getting warm and the "twist-and-lock" lens cover allows efficient and simple bulb changes. It’s light weight with a stable base and easy to hang from its pull-out hook. Use it with your DEWALT 18 volt batteries in any place you need a bright, portable light.

From the Manufacturer
DEWALT DC527 18 Volt NiCad Fluorescent Area Light, No Battery

From the Manufacturer
Placed on a worktable or hung from its pull-out hook, DeWalt's Fluorescent Area Light is one versatile lighting device. The hook rotates a full 360 degrees, so there's no fighting the thing to get just the right angle. An over-molded lens cover makes this lighting device jobsite tough. And, a 13-watt fluorescent bulb provides bright area lighting that lasts. More great features: A twist-and-lock lens cover allows quick and easy bulb changes; a pre-heat circuit eliminates blackening at the base of the bulb, and, powered by DeWalt's 18-volt battery system (sold separately), the unit offers plenty of stability and burn time from charge to charge. From worksite to campsite, you can't beat this handy lighting system.

Customer Reviews

Good second light for wide illumination
This is a nice addition to the De Walt 18 volt cordless lineup. I have used the gooseneck light for years. Since I have a plethora of 18 volt batteries from other tools in the series, it makes sense for me to use this for lighting as well.

The gooseneck does a better job for task specific lighting like under a sink or peering between studs. I use this one to provide overall lighting where the power is completely out in a room or space, and it isn't worth bringing in power cords from elsewhere or setting up a generator. This augments my gooseneck nicely.

I have used this light for three weeks doing rewiring. Do not purchase it and use it as your ONLY light source in a totally dark location. The incandescent models will fade and dim when the battery voltage drops. This fluorescent will stop suddenly with no warning when the voltage goes below what the electronics need to drive the lamp. For safety's sake, use it to augment other lighting.

Really Bright
I bought this thinking it would just be good for lighting a room or area, but it's great for lighting under the hood of the car or working under the kitchen sink. It's brighter than I expected. It stands up on the battery as a base or hangs on the hook. So far, I like everything about it. One thing to remember, it doesn't fade like an incandescent light, but goes off completely when the battery runs out.

Most useful light I've owned
A worthy addition to my 18V tools. This is now the first light I reach for when I'm in the dark. My wife thinks I'm in the dark most of the time. I am very pleased with this purchase and recommend this light to anyone who already has the 18V system.