Brinkmann 800-2280-0 Tuff Max Dual LED Pivot Spotlight

Was a little disappointed when I first got this flashlight because I was replacing a long line of rechargeable Xenons made by Brinkmann. When I opened the box and discovered I had to put AAs in (6) I almost returned it. I have, however, grown to love it. It has features the other Xenons didn't (two lights you can direct independently) and it is much lighter. I happen, because of my work, to have AA batteries that no longer power a camera flash but have enough juice left to drive the Tuff Max. It's balanced in the hand and runs for a long time on semi-depleted AA batteries. I'm going to buy another one.

Be careful if you're purchasing this product as an auto detailing swirl finder. The vendor on Amazon that sold this product claimed that this was the product (supposed to be a Xenon bulb). Turns out this is just another LED flashlight.About the product itself, it's a decent flashlight in a tough casing. Note that this is not rechargeable, it requires AA batteries. The two heads can rotate in opposing directions so I'm sure some of you can find a use for that. The density of the light can also be controlled by a double cycle switch. One click and it's bright, the second click and it dims a bit.

I bought three of this particular product over the past two years. We are in the pest control business, and during the day this will light up the eves, behind bushes etc. of a home or business even during the day. It runs on batteries, therefore releasing us from the tether of having to charge it and keep it charged. Light starting to go? Simply replace the batteries. Also, at night, this will light up a person or animal up to the length of a football field (we measured it, it's true).However, the switches on these lights are more than questionable. I have twice emailed Brinkmann to ask about the future of the light, if they intend to or have already improved the quality of the switches. The light will sometimes just switch itself on and when you go to use it, it's dead!! The problem with the emails is that Brinkmann simply does not respond! I have emailed them specifically about the light, and even tried fooling them by sending another email asking for general information about flashlights. Nothing.This is the first company that has ignored any request for info that I have asked for. It's as if they could care less. I would like to purchase more of this item, but doubt it will happen. Too bad for them, as we are adding two full trucks + crews this year, and could use four more. Guess we have to look elsewhere!The only reason it gets a rating of "two" is the quality of the actual light it produces. Otherwise, it would be a great product with a couple of minor improvements, but it truly deserves a "one".

I am an inspector and I bought this light to use in a paint shop environment - it has exceeded all of my expectations in all capacities and I have used it not only for paint shop but for every day inspection jobs. It may be a little bulky, but it helps stand up to the wear and tear I've put it through.If you're looking for an inexpensive, high quality light, this is your best bet.

I use it as swirl finder, and it does what I need it to. Even on my platinum metallic Infiniti, this light helps bring out paint damage/swirling. Nothing I've used to point except for the sun can do that. Nevertheless, it's a bit expensive for what you get. For example, you can get your hands on a 1000 lumen flashlight for about 25 bucks nowadays.

As a reviewer once wrote for a different Brinkmann 'spoltlight': "This is a flashlight, and NOT a spotlight". In a few tets I conducted against several other 150-175 lumen flashlights that I have, this '300 lumen' Brinkman couldn't even come close to the 150-175 lumen flashlights in term of light output and range. And its burntime of 3 hours on full power is pathetic for a 6-battery flashlight. Amazon sells a 3 or maybe 4 AA long-range standard size metal flashlight with the same runtine but with far greater light and distance, for under $25. And the Dorcy 160 lumen alkaline c-cell spotlight...though bigger in size...puts out more of a bright spot than this '300 lumen' Brinkmann. As for the movable light heads, they're just a gimmick. You'd think that if you spread the two modules that you'd get a wider beam. But all you get is two individual spots that are half as bright as when they were aligned. I recommend getting a long range flashlight (with a deep parabolic reflector), as a better choise than this Brinkmann...for an alkaline battery-operated 'spotlight'. (Oh, and BTW, the Brinkmann is poorly balnced in you hand with you finger on the trigger. You have to shift your hand position after you turn on its light in order to balance it.) [Follow-up: I compared this spotlight's beam (side-by-side) to a few lithium ion CR123A flashlights that I have. And, while the Brinkmann's 'spot area' was slightly bigger than those flashlights I tested it against,(which are rated around 200 lumens), the lithium ion CR123A battery flashlights gave me greater range and brightness. The only other advantage to the Brinkmann besides a 'slightly' wider spot as compared to those 200 lumen flshlights..is about one-two additional hours of runtime for the Brinkmann.]

The light is super bright and shows defects as described, also lights up any area if you lose something in a dark spot.How to help a friend find His Wifes Diamond ring - light up the search area - You will see the sparkle.Great life saver item - Great Product

Used mainly to inspect a black painted car for paint defects during detailing. Does the job, but somewhat flimsy construction - battery door had one of it's plastic ears break off shortly after getting it, so the door now just barely stays shut using the other. Still functional, but annoying.Battery life seems satisfactory.