DEWALT DC528 14.4-Volt/12-Volt Cordless Fluorescent Area Light, No Battery

by DEWALT

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Make the DEWALT DC528 12 Volt and 14.4 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. The DC528 also had durable features, like the over-molded lens cover and pre-heat circuit. It’s light weight with a stable base and easy to hang from its pull-out hook. Use it with your DEWALT 12 and 14.4 volt batteries in any place you need a bright, portable light.

From the Manufacturer

The DEWALT DC528 Cordless Area Light is built to take the rough handling of a professional jobsite. Inside the rugged, resilient, dust-and-dirt resistant housing is a 13-watt fluorescent bulb that shines bright, but runs much cooler than other types of bulbs found on the job site. In fact, this light has become a favorite with a wide range of trades people, including carpenters, plumbers, electricians, HVAC contractors, millwrights, and marine and automobile mechanics. It is a tool you’ll appreciate when working in small, cramped spaces, such as attics, crawlspaces, closets and under decks and porches. The light runs on any 12- or 14.4-volt DEWALT battery, and will provide about 2¾ hours of illumination on a single charge. It features an over-molded lens cover that you can twist off for easy bulb changes; no tools required and a pre-heat circuit, which helps eliminate blackening that often occurs around the base of fluorescent bulbs. The light will stand on its own for hands-free working, but it also has a telescoping, 360-degree swivel hook for hanging from an overhead pipe, wire, joist or other object up to 2 inches thick. The DC527 18-volt Area Light is backed by a DEWALT 90-day money-back guarantee, full one-year service contract, and three-year limited warranty. Battery and charger are sold separately.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BAURZ2
• Item model number: DC528
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,068 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as a normal portable light, November 25, 2006

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HMMWV "God, Country, Corps" (santa clara, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DC528 14.4-Volt/12-Volt Cordless Fluorescent Area Light, No Battery (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have a 13W corded trouble light and actually use the dewalt more now that I own it. Having used it quite a bit, here are the observations:

1 - hook and shield can be adjusted any way to keep the light on the job and out of your eyes almost anywhere. It sits upright on the battery if you can't hang it.

2 - there is no shortage of light - and it is very wide angle (about 190 degrees) - no central hot spot with this light - its spread out

3 - although this is called a 12/14.4V light, its best used with 14.4 V packs - lamp shuts down at about 12.3 volts remaining on the pack. Using a new XRP pack, that amounts to 3.5 hours of light. Using a tired, 6 yr. old pack, it's more like 2.2 hours.

4 - The light is available in 12-14.4 and 18v models which covers all the serious tool battery systems dewalt has made (the 14.4 and 18v) - the bulb however is only 13W so the 18V lamp isn't any brighter - it just runs longer on a charge. Select whichever voltage your tools use (mine are older 14.4V tools so I have lots of batteries and picked this model)

5 - construction quality is excellent and adhere's to dewalt's standards.

6 - finally - if for some reason you want 360 degrees of lighting, the reflector / protector can be removed with the bulb on - but it is very bright, you won't have the hook to hang it, and you will probably break the bulb if it falls over, so it is not recommended. DW even puts a sticker inside telling you to turn it off now! The protector is well designed to hold on to the top of the bulb to minimize the chace of breakage in drops.

Even though I've used the 14.4 volt system for years, I never bought a dewalt light until this one - their flexible design wasn't right - the swivel head handheld design still wasn't right - but this tool puts out so much light it's perfect for almost any job. The third design is the best of the bunch and worth it if you have batteries and chargers already since nothing comes with the lamp.

Enjoy!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Dewalt 14.4 light, August 10, 2006

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Shaun A. Blunt "Tech Man" (Rockwell City, Iowa USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DC528 14.4-Volt/12-Volt Cordless Fluorescent Area Light, No Battery (Tools & Home Improvement)

This light works great and is very bright. The batteries last for several hours. I am very happy with this purchase and I highly recommend purchasing this light.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars As much light as corded version. With 1 flaw!, January 20, 2007

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Greg B in Hanover PA "Greg B" (Hanover , PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DC528 14.4-Volt/12-Volt Cordless Fluorescent Area Light, No Battery (Tools & Home Improvement)

The best 14.4v light Dewalt produces. I have/have had both other 14.4v cordless lights Dewalt makes. The flexible light just never function like it should. Neck moved to easy and was not enough light to be useful. The pivot light seems like just a glorfied flashlight.
This Light produces ample light and sheild keeps you from being blinded. The retractable hook is nice because it can pivot 360 degrees and can be retracted flush with case. So it doesn't get caught in tight spaces, like both of my corded lights. The light produced is as bright as both of my corded fluorescent lights.
The only drawback with this light is, there is no warning when battery gets low. The light just goes out!!! No dimming to warn you to change battery. Not fun when you are under car working in dark!