Tool Review: Astro 12SL & 40SL Lights

[@pthomson9736]

Mrs. O adds real CLASS to your review!

[@angelp9658]

Thanks to you for information.

[@jamiepatterson1214]

This is the funnest and most lighthearted video you've posted. I had to laugh every time you threw the red led light against that wall. You and the Mrs. are truly meant to be together.

[@nealfox1976]

Great review Mr.O!!!

[@stevecoleman8002]

Cool lights.

[@kylekelley213]

aeesome lights I'm gonna have to check them out . thanks

[@kimnuyen4628]

Great vid!

[@lightningsmokerXx]

BANTER --- i like it

[@stevestumbaugh8982]

More of Mrs. O. Please

[@b.r.3232]

I have the 40sl. The thing rocks. I will buy again/more.

[@paulellis5039]

how does miss o always look so good your lucky man

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video

[@AdrianKingsleyHughes]

Anyone in the UK who wants one, these are sold under the Sealey brand.

[@ketcamaro]

Have to say this was alot better than the commercialized reviews alot of the other channels do,and didnt come across as fake and scripted....

[@brucepierce6124]

Need to get the black one.

[@RoscoeTwoDogs]

Working on my own truck last night with my new Astra tools when I found myself saying to myself “Give her the full beans” when I had troubles getting a bolt off.

[@ozzykrahn806]

Mrs o is awsome

[@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324]

I need a plug in. Half way through a job, it always dies. Love the magnet but no chargers for me!! And always a treat seein mama in the vids giving you grief.. haha ... Go mama goooo ! Yeay!!! Mama!!!!

[@efanclublolsmaforlife2501]

your doing pretty good with your vanna white

[@moparnutalways]

Every good mechanic needs to have 2 lights- one for usin' and one for throwin'

[@joelopez6525]

Lol, funny you say that. I have a big, heavy plastic coated in rubber for just such occasion. I feel guilty when I throw or drop my $150.00 rechargeable Stinger.

[@diqueanibal]

This guy is awesome!...

[@theronlangford8786]

I need that.

[@fonzo2525]

thx again for your video on the ford taurus running lean and shooting the breeze videos,although that wasn't my problem,it applied to my car in that i needed to remove the same parts to get to the dpfe to check the lines and replace the egr for a po401 code,insuffiecient flow condition,nice review on the tools btw,keep up the great work.

[@teddysalad8227]

I have to say those sure are attractive hooks.

[@grizzlydan8]

You two are going to end up with your own TV show. Couple of natural comedians. Instead of " I love Lucy" your show will be called "I Love Mrs. O."

[@swav100]

good throw.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+swav100 First try haha

[@deepsquat600]

+South Main Auto Repair impressive light and a great back hand to keep every body in line :)

[@nickrogers5927]

wow the prize is good the crazy bright one with the cell phone charger port is like 50 bucks on Amazon sweet deal.

[@larrysmith8406]

Eric, I have a good story and will also be a tool review of my own for the same light you have the Astro 40SL. (not sponsor lol) I had just got done watching this video of your tool review. I went out to get in my 2012 Chevy1500 and found the front left tire was flat. lucky I was home. so I went to put the spare on. You know how the spare tire winches can be on these trucks. but I was lucky and the only problem I had was trying to get the rod on the square peg to lower the tire down. Being I couldn't see I got my Astro 40SL light. I love that thing it is so bright. and I can confirm that the magnet on the bottom is very strong. So I took my Astro light under the truck and put it on the tail pipe so I could see. I got the tire down and got the spare on, being in a hurry and not thinking I forgot my light under the truck on the tail pipe. And yes I drove away with it there. I drove to town 5 miles one way and back another 5 miles. So 10 miles round trip going over rough roads and RR tracks. When I got home I walk into the shop and it hit me I left my light under the truck. I figured it was gone being how far I drove and what all I had to go over. So I got under the truck to look and damn it was still there with the only thing holding it was the magnet on the tail pipe and the light was shining bright the whole time. So I have to say this is one hell of a light. Thanks for the videos and keep up the good work.

[@davidnguyen5028]

I didn’t expect to see a Jedi throwing light saber around on an SMA video.

[@robertzerafa4806]

Great show video as always you and your men's make s fantastic couple. Keep up the great work bruv

[@vicjanwa]

THANK YOU AGAIN, I M LOOKING FOR MECHANIC FLASHLIGHT AND YOU HELP. ASTRO BRAND

[@MrFreeze79]

I think alot of people on here have a little crush on Mrs O lol it's hard not to, such a nice soul.

[@ice44567]

Congratulations on winning the wife lottery, Eric. She always manages to add an amusing touch to these videos, lol. You guys make a great team. Give her a raise! Time for me to go order a red light saber to add to my collection since my current light is weaksauce.

[@joemikos900]

ice44567 That woman is always smiling! I too won the wife lottery and I'm happy for Eric, great guy. He deserves it.

[@wyattoneable]

I was just looking for a good shop light too. Nothing like like shopping from Germany (on vacation).

[@Dons440]

I stuck mine to a lower control arm and forgot about it, turned the wheel, no more light. It broke but still works! I ordered 4 more. 2 for work, 2 for stupid

[@RalphRotten54]

Think you did fine. You shared your opinion of the good and the bad, with no sugar coating. Always enjoy the Mr. and Mrs. O banter...

[@ggstephens50]

Ok ok you sold me on it went and picked up a 40sl the other day. At 410 limes its bright. But I think the best part is it slim and great under the dash and tight ares. Tool review #2

[@numonemeatman]

your voice is way cooler than the real tool review guy

[@MrYuck9]

I too have the 40SL Awesome light. Skipped over the Bayco light. Friend has the bayco. Battery problems IE: won't stay charged, won't last long etc. He saw mine and bought one that day. I wish there was some dial detents. The home made hook's eric made are cool. Got to have hooks. :)

[@robroberts1473]

eris is right if those lights made the light saber sounds that would be awesome!

[@robe5000]

I see the 12SL has a hook available separately now! Good work lol!

[@robe5000]

fuzzy wuzzy please stop following me around in KZbin comments, how many times to I have to tell you it's over between us!! Find another man honey, because I've moved on!

[@angelp9658]

Put a hook , megnit ,, , on the back of the light off and on when needed .

[@harveysmith100]

This was the first video I ever saw of yours, just come back to watch it again. I remember the banter was what made me come back. Been watching ever since.

[@carslover3509]

great

[@louoldschool3163]

probably a rare earth magnet on the 40sl

[@bryanball8909]

Because of you Eric, I have a led light now. I've used regular flashlights. Mine is folding and dimmable too. Its great

[@majorpayne5289]

👍Good stuff👍 Thx Eric. I have very Low vision (retinal damage) & a bright light is a must for most everything I do. After your review I sent the ASTRO info to my wife. Today , she surprised me with the 65SL for my 53 Bday. TOTALLY SHOCKED as I had forgotten about it. Let me just say this light is SUPER bright! Love it! Wish I’d had it the other day when replacing the VVT & cam sensor on her old TrailBlazer! I can’t say enough good things about it’s brightness & what seems like GREAT build quality. SUPER NICE! Thanks again, I see much better👍✊✌️🇺🇸

[@gregoryc241]

they must make our light for Matco but we had them bump the lumens from 410 500 again real bright. i have sold a lot of them already and all my guys love them all part are field replaceable and inexpensive

[@rhkips]

Quite possibly the best tool review ever! I think that moment when you first chucked the tool across the shop will be going on my list of "Best Automotive Moments." :D

[@julieczygan7734]

Best video yet. Mrs. O is much easier on the eyes.

[@Hawk1966]

Shoulda ket Mrs. O have a toss of the red one. Treat yourself to stress relief.

[@snoozyhorn]

Thanks, Eric. I had already freeze-framed earlier videos to find the manufacturer of the light (40SL) and bought a two pack, one for me and one for my son. Months later, just today, see this video! Agreed, it’s a great light and thanks for all you do!

[@fieldsofomagh]

Great to see ya throwing some light on the situation.Happy times to one and all !!

[@sparkyobrian6417]

I hate cr@p with magnets on them, of course i work with mag sensitive stuff; but still its often hard to remove. cool video tho, great relief from the stress of the day.

[@georgeburns7251]

After watching the entire video, I wasn’t interested in lights. But “pulling the veins out of your arms” cracked me up. Your sense of humor is just what I needed after coming home from a stressful day. And the lady near the end, was so nice, her smile and comments, just added to the excellent video, and thank you both.

[@Chris_905]

I just purchased one of those excellent lights over here in the UK , the astro ones are really expensive over here but Durite make the exact same light for £40 off amazon , i just received it this morning , Im dead chuffed with it now i have a SMA light , awesome !!!

[@ericcorse]

More stuff to buy . WoHo

[@bobedwardsjr]

My dad saw this on your channel and sent me a brand new one. It is ridiculously bright and I yet to have to recharge it. The great magnet holds it well so you can angle that base to direct light to work area. 👍👍

[@johnhafernik9468]

its been one of those days. I really enjoyed you throwing the light against the wall.I feel better now

[@vicjanwa]

THANK YOU . MRS O YOU HAS HELP ME TO CHOOSE

[@Mebob2001]

haha i am buying the 3/8ths air ratchet once the canadian dollar comes around some

[@Chris-wp3ew]

I bought an Astro 40SL a year or so back... LOVE IT.... It's my go to light...

[@upallnight888]

They would make Great Light Sabers. Won't stick to the hood of my Lotus, not unless I glue some ferrous metal to the fiberglass.

[@mrharleyguy2u]

I just picked up both, sorry for not using your store... brainfart. The 12SL comes with the hook now. If you need an extra, i have one :)

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

Watching Mrs O's face after asking her if she ever watches tool reviews is priceless

[@BlindBatG34]

I've been a fan of Astro Glide for years. I didn't realize they made such a wide array of products.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Slightly different company I am afraid haha

[@SmitsonFarms]

The 40SL kinda looks like one of them wand things they use on ya at airports & stuff.

[@atschirner]

Hey Eric, My 40 arrived yesterday. Wow what a light. My wife even thinks it is cool. Thanks again and please keep the new videos coming our way.

[@earlcousins6635]

Actual REAL product reviews. GREAT! Good stuff. Really enjoy the channel.

[@glasseyi]

Thank you Eric for that video. The lights are nice too. But seeing you and Mrs. O interact warms my heart. A lot of love there.

[@JOHNPHUFNAGEL]

Love your tool reviews and Mrs O is awsum

[@skippyi6969]

Man i really love my 40SL. Best light i have ever owned. Don't know how i lived without it before now. I wouldn't have known about it if not for this video. Mine came with a hook on it. I guess they made the change after seeing your video. Thanks for that.

[@spalkin]

Just got one! It's THE go-to light now.

[@joemehere1151]

Wow. Mrs "O" is hot! I mean great light Thanks

[@WoodNMetalWorkshop]

One of the best tool reviews I have ever seen, just please don't make a habit of them.I don't care to do tool reviews on my channel either, I call them first impression vids.

[@RevelationNowatHand]

Aaaaahhhh! You knocked Mr. Jughead down...

[@kenttaylor3388]

Just ordered a 40sl on Amazon , can't wait .

[@Mr92cadi]

Vanessa O needs her own channel on how to deal with a celebrity husband. Great video Eric

[@johnzore]

i love my 40sl. bought it because of your videos a couple of weeks ago. thanks eric.

[@LynnWrayDillard]

Enjoy SMA channel a lot. Appreciate the light tool evaluation. Know what my brother is getting for his next birthday/Christmas. You have a great voice IMHO and sound like a confident, self-assured mechanical. Plus your funny.

[@Projectlife2023]

Astro makes some good stuff. Glad to see them in your videos, so I see them in action. Also, I think it's pretty awesome you get to work with your family around you every day. Working at a dealership it's like I only see my family on the weekends. Lol

[@rickjames9477]

I definitely value your opinion on tools man, great video. You and your old lady bantering was funny too!

[@mawolff23]

i likes the review Mrs. O gave. "its a light, its makes light, buy it". It was something like that. HAHA

[@twinsonic65]

Chucking an ASTRO - now that's funny.......Mrs. O busting your chops: PRICELESS!!!

[@markpowell4701]

Good review and, nice of Mrs. O to pretty up the video.

[@peterdeering433]

FYI,The meter that measures light is a foot candle meter. And a reference to use when selecting a light source is - a 60 watt light bulb give you 860 lumens of light at approx. 8 feet away from its light source. So the auto light you are using is 410 lumens. So roughly 30 watts but at 1 to 2 feet away from its work surface.

[@crapper1]

this needs an oscar for the best tool throw

[@michaelacelibertisr5497]

How about more of the lovely "Mrs. O" ? Your definitely "Overchicked" Buddy!

[@gavinfornoff2582]

I just about died the first time you tossed that light, greatest thing ever

[@charlesmiller5078]

Heck I dont need a light, I might buy one just to be able to throw it around. Odd to be able to throw around a light. Maybe take it out back at night and throw it straight up as high as I can and see if I can catch it. Did get the magnifier from the TV, now to make a frame, and burn something Down. Fun....Fun

[@Jordan-ym5gf]

Napa's blue fuel lights are really good as far as durability goes. The magnets are only so so but I've run them over and had them still work. Good light for $35, and you can throw it around and not really worry about it.

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

I got the astro 40 because Eric uses them. It is a Awesome flashlight!!!!!

[@7Westwood]

You both seem like really nice people... Thanks for the great tool review, and all the great repair tutorials....

[@cojones8518]

You forgot the most important thing. It's thin! You can shove it narrow gaps for like power steering racks and things and it won't get in the way of your hands or tools.

[@rbbbjl1]

I like how u and Mrs O interact. I think your well rounded when it comes to work and family, after all its the real deal. I can say for sure NONE of your videos have been a disappointment.

[@randysteele7386]

Love Mrs O, she is gorgeous!

[@jimmaas4841]

Good video! Added sunshine to an otherwise dull day. Great team as well!

[@rheidtech]

the deneurolizer.. lol. watch out for ballchinians....alll hail the keeper of the light.

[@roadkill5333]

My jaw was slack and agape, as you threw that thing against the wall, for the third time!!! It's indestructible!!! Never ran over one with a truck, but have dropped AND DESTROYED, more than a few, from Jack stand height, or from off of a fender.

[@ShopDog-Garage]

My 40SL is just over a year old and the battery is not lasting very long at all! I love the light, and have given several as gifts, but only a year on the battery?