DeWALT DCL050 LED Handheld Worklight

[@scsc9311]

This is one of my favorites. A lot of people don't understand that this is not a flashlight, flood light, spot light or large area light. This is for small areas. I use this for working on service panels, underneath kitchen and bathroom sinks and under the hood as well as underneath the truck. This small area light excels at those tasks.

[@dillwiggle2]

I bought this light but never used it much for a long time but ended up being my go to light for working on stuff and I’ve tried and used a lot of lights over the years.

[@akaredcrossbow]

I love the this Dewalt light! I added a Harbor Freight round magnet to the yellow plastic loop that’s on the light and it works amazing.

[@ileonid]

The only major difference is new 1000lm version marked as Type 2 on the label, but old 500lm light is Type1.

[@pitcherthis6483]

I didn't know that. I just checked my light and it is marked "Type 2" on the label. That's a good way to tell which light you have if you don't have the package. Thanks for the info!

[@Victor-bl6go]

I have one but mine say Type 12

[@billybobbob1288]

Those lights are great. Just ordered a second one. Great review. $49 right now on Amazon

[@sanatanainfiniti4239]

Nice video and review. Would be nice to actually see how it would light small work areas or furnace panel and try the mount on around work areas to show us how it would hold. Maybe for your future videos. It's seems like a solid work light.

[@pitcherthis6483]

Thanks for commenting! That is a good idea. Sorry for not doing that. If I review one of these in the future, I will do that.

[@OXFORD486]

Thank you for the upload...helped a lot

[@RyanRKJ]

I want a cordless work light, and I have a small variety of DeWalt 20V batteries. This light seems to fit my intended uses best, but seems to lack versatility / features compared to the competition. Milwaukee has an additional hook for more hanging options. Ryobi has a lower height, three brightness settings, and a head that not only tilts, but rotates as well. Maybe if these go on sale for $50 again, I might pick one up, but I can't bring myself to pay $70-100 for one.

[@pitcherthis6483]

Some very good points. And this light is starting to get a little dated now. Another option for you may be a stand-alone rechargeable light. I just bought a two pack at Costco for $40 Canadian. They have a strong magnet, a hook, and a tiltable handle. Plus, three levels of light with a maximum of 2000 lumens. I'm hoping to do a video on them soon and compare it to this light. Thanks for commenting!

[@giancarlobarattini8339]

thanks for the video. it has helped me to decide, I bought mine today.

[@okupantgb]

Thanks John, I'll wait for type 2 (1000lm) to become available here in the UK. Good review though👍

[@animal79thecat]

Dewalt have kept these subtle upgrades quiet! Thanks for the show and tell

[@Slagstripes]

Great work light but it's still got the floppy head! I suppose I'll have to put stronger springs in the head positioning pawls 😒

[@pitcherthis6483]

Thanks for commenting! Shouldn’t have to replace anything on the light. The spotlight version has solid detents on it. They could have made it like that.

[@momo1883]

Just bought one and it's brilliant 👏😀👌

[@marley2319]

I’m looking for one now just in case we have power cuts this year in the uk .. there don’t seem to be many and the wording on the add’s isn’t very clear. I just got a new DeWalt drill so im good for batteries 18v 5.0Ah.. just need to find this type 2 and I’ll be good to go. Great video, helped me a lot. Cheers.

[@pitcherthis6483]

Thanks for taking the time to comment! Glad I could be of help.

[@marley2319]

@@pitcherthis6483 I just ordered one now. Thanks again for the help you provided with your video. Cheers.

[@akaredcrossbow]

The only thing I don’t like about the Dewalt light is when the battery is getting low the light shuts off for 2 seconds, complete darkness then comes back on and continues to do this until it’s dead, it’s really bothersome and sometimes not safe. Instead Dewalt should’ve put in a beep for a low power indicator. Other than that it’s a great light.

[@myquickjab2098]

Gotta get one those how long will the 1000 limes last

[@ezyoffice]

DCL050-XJ is the model number that produces 1000lm/300lm... I was confused as well, by the different specs from store, dewalt webpage as well as amazon. In the end the "XJ" denotes the later model years (after 2019) that produces 1000lm on high and 300lm on low.

[@yuriykorenyak2351]

Super useful video. thanks

[@OceanBreeze2022.]

How long does the small battery last on low light?

[@bennycorless4801]

Can i use my DeWalt impact gun battery on this light unit?

[@pitcherthis6483]

Yes, as long as it's a 20V or FlexVolt 60V.

[@bennycorless4801]

Mine is 18v 5.0 currently on my impact gun

[@pitcherthis6483]

@@bennycorless4801 if it’s the old 18V that pushes up into the tool, then no it won’t fit. If your battery slides onto the base of the tool, then yes it will work. You can see the base of the light in one part of the video. As far as I know, If you live in Europe, Dewalt’s batteries are 18V.

[@bennycorless4801]

@@pitcherthis6483 Thank you my friend for your help, much appreciated 👍 Yes live in N.I Correct battery slides onto the base

[@tvrpaul71]

so just was light are there does Dewalt have 3 versions?? 1000-300 or 1000-500 or 500-250 I just got mine from Amazon to day Feb 19th and it was the 1000-300, the date serial number on the unite shows 2021 34-TW

[@HaydnR]

Great review. Thanks!

[@mickenziewertz7847]

Did you buy yours from Amazon?

[@pitcherthis6483]

I did

[@mickenziewertz7847]

@pitcherthis6483 Thanks for the quick reply. Was worried about the 500 vs. 1000 lummen. Just ordered. Thank you

[@pitcherthis6483]

@@mickenziewertz7847Let us know what you think!

[@THUF007]

Thanks For the review, well done sir! 👍🏻

[@billakers6082]

The bulb head on mine flops around with little effort. Can't use it as a handheld.

[@pitcherthis6483]

Thanks for commenting! And yes, mine does the same. It should be as rigid as the spotlight. I find that one holds much nicer.

[@tinman1955]

I have a Type 1 dated 2017 and have used it a lot. Only gripe is the light is a bit blue in color. Don't like blue light. If I knew that the new ones cast white light I might buy another one. Hard to tell on video but it looks whiter & brighter than mine. Lowe's website still advertises it as 500/250 lumens so I presume it's the old one. Anyhow they jacked the price to $79.

[@skliros9235]

You buy the type 2? Light color output the same?

[@tinman1955]

@@skliros9235 Don't know. Didn't buy it.

[@skliros9235]

@@tinman1955 buy it and get back to me on difference. 😁

[@tinman1955]

@@skliros9235 Saw it at Lowes. $99. Biden inflation is getting crazy. It was boxed so I couldn't switch it on.

[@mrblonde2112]

Great vid thanks!

[@willieportillo9298]

Dewalt has a new flashlight (DCL043) Type 2 with 1500/500 lumens with no red light

[@pitcherthis6483]

Thanks Willie! I just received the new DCL043 Type 2. I'll be doing a review/comparison video in teh coming days.

[@nasarazam]

Can you use 3 amp battery.

[@pitcherthis6483]

Yes, as long as it’s a 20V.

[@raneferretiz5933]

12 ah last days

[@joshuaking34]

This light is my go to for working under cars and trucks. While it may seem like a cheaply made throw away work light, it soaks up abuse and keeps trucking.

[@marijn9929]

The springs of the movable head turn into crap after some usage. The head will move down without you wanting it to. So no good long term

[@pitcherthis6483]

Thanks for commenting! And you're right. It does get a little looser as you use the light. It's not like their spotlight, which I find has a very positive locking system. I just bought a pair of rechargeable work lights at Costco and plan to do a video comparing them to this light. Stay tuned and take care!

[@classical715]

Great review

[@raneferretiz5933]

got area 1000.300 grest tuff most used an spot in red led a 4white led 1500.500 got stole but is the best jus wish it was 3 clicks with 2000 or 2500 but ryobi spot is stronger led

[@ИванЖидков-ш1х]

Крассава мужик, все понятно!

[@pitcherthis6483]

Thank you!

[@philipjohn4149]

They do this often. Even when there should be a recall for poor performance ... they hide the problem best they can. Ex the framing nailer needed a second speed do achieve 3.5 nails as claim. Same model just new version.

[@scsc9311]

It's not poor performance. When this light came out, it was top of the line. But technology advances. It's good to see Dewalt update tried and true designs with the latest tech. I remember the original Maglites. It's all I used for decades. Have you tried using one of those now? I can't believe I got anything done with those, but that was the latest tech at the time.

[@philipjohn4149]

@@scsc9311 I agree with you on this light. Poor performance was in general... not specific to this remake.

[@bigtundra5264]

Ha, maybe your only couple of videos are worth subscribing? :)

[@pitcherthis6483]

LOL. I guess you gotta start somewhere. Thanks for dropping by and commenting. I do have more videos in the que.