Milwaukee MLW49-24-0185 V28 Lithium-Ion Work Light

by Milwaukee

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Using a powerful V28 Lithium-Ion battery pack, this heavy-duty Milwaukee Work Light provides over 5 hours of run-time on a single charge. The faceted reflector offers a bright uniform beam and the light head pivots 140 degrees. The work light features a comfortable non-slip grip surface and a recessed on/off switch to prevent accidental shut off. With an easy-to-use Clip-Lok System, this work light can conveniently clip to your belt for hands-free transportation. This product is backed by a limited 5-year warranty.

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The heavy-duty Milwaukee M28 xenon worklight is powered by the M28 Li-Ion battery (not included), providing over 5 hours of a bright, uniform beam where you need it. The Clip-Lok System allows the worklight to conveniently clip to your belt for handsfree transportation. Bulb Type: Xenon, Bulbs (qty.): 1, Battery Included: No, Battery Type: 28V lithium-ion battery pack

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0009F8V02
• Item model number: 49-24-0185
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,749 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #85 in Home Improvement > Building Supplies > Job Site Lighting

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Milwaukee Raises the Bar Once Again..., January 16, 2006

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Steve (Richmond, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee MLW49-24-0185 V28 Lithium-Ion Work Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

I use to own a Makita flashlight that used rechargeable batteries, and after that experience, I stayed far away from them. The charge was only good for quick uses... never anything substantial. For years afterwards I use a Maglite whenever I needed a flashlight, but would go through batteries way too often, which became an expensive option. After purchasing a Milwaukee V28 drill, I decided to get the V28 flashlight to go with it. Within three days of getting it, I ended up working on a plumbing problem and spent over three hours under a house at night. After that, I'm convinced the V28 flashlight is the best flashlight ever made. It's VERY bright, and being able to adjust the position of the beam using the pivoting head is a fantastically useful feature. Another feature that I didn't see mentioned is the ability to adjust the 'spread' of the beam like on Maglite flashlights... extremely useful. After three hours, the power didn't even begin to fade.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good emergency light, October 15, 2007

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Victor H. Agresti "remodeling-guy" (Gaithersburg, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee MLW49-24-0185 V28 Lithium-Ion Work Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

Milwaukee 49-24-0185 V28 Lithium-Ion Work Light

Pros:

- Once you have the light (and battery/charger) it costs nothing additional to use, unlike a flashlight that needs replacement batteries.

- light lasts over 5 hours on a single charge; much longer than most battery-operated lamps.

- great for emergency lighting needs - keep it with your job-site V28 tools, carry it in your vehicle, or use it at home when the power goes out.

- adjust beam angle anywhere from aiming down to straight up.

- stays put on a flat surface since the V28 battery bottom has a flat rubber pad on it.

- beam spread can be adjusted to a wider flood, by unscrewing the bulb cover.

- the principle weight of the light is the battery.

- seems well constructed, with a solid-feeling off/on switch.

- 5-year warranty (don't forget to register Milwaukee tools at their web site).

- easy to carry: in your hand with the comfortable grip, or, on the V28 belt-clip-lock system.

Cons:

- Although it's reasonably bright for a flashlight, I was a disappointed that it uses an incandescent bulb instead of LED technology, which typically produces much more light per watt. For the same brightness with LED's, the battery would have lasted much longer.

- Another useful feature would have been a brightness selection. When used as an emergency light in the house when the power goes out for example, it would be nice to have a 1/2 power switch so the light would last 10 hours instead of 5.

Summary:

If you already own a V28 tool (and batteries & charger), or, are planning to get one of the Milwaukee kits that this comes in, it's worth owning.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bulbs burn out from flashlight head movements, April 6, 2010

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This review is from: Milwaukee MLW49-24-0185 V28 Lithium-Ion Work Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased the Milwaukee V28 multi-tool package three years ago. I've use the flashlight 40-50 times a year for my big cold storage unit during the darkness of winter. The problem I continue to have is the bulbs burning out. I've tried the Milwaukee OEM and many other properly rated bulbs. I've ensured everything was installed properly and firmly. The issue has been with the rotating head. The flashlight head moves several degrees with each adjustable click-in-place movement. The shock/impact of these movements causes the bulb to jitter so much, it self destructs. It puts out a great beam of light, sits beautifully still when on a flat surface and has a rugged outer appearance. Unfortunately the internals are flawed. I don't have a choice of a different flashlight for these V28 batteries. I would not recommend this for every day use. Casual use when the power goes out or out camping is okay. This flashlight would not be suitable for daily use at construction sites.