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The Coleman Project Light is a wide angle flood light
which uses a halogen bulb running on 4 D cells to light
up any close work project where a lot of light is needed
over a large area. Just because it gets 2½ Stars
doesn't necessarily mean that it's a piece of junk here
on FlashlightReviews.com. This is a common rating for
"normal consumer" lights. This light is designed
for working under the sink, under the car, or other
places where a wide soft flood of even light is needed.
It excels at the purpose for which it is intended.
The body is impact resistant polymer. At the top is
the head which is adjustable through slightly more than
90 degrees. It can point at a slight downward angle,
straight up, or 6 other notched positions in-between.
The handle has a textured area in the back and the switch
in the front. The base has two buttons, one on either
side. Pressing in on the buttons drops off the battery
pack which has its own cover. Because the batteries
rest at the base the unit is very stable in the vertical
position.
Big Momma! 12 inches tall
The bezel has a rubber border for impact protection
and two metal arms in front to protect the lens from
abrasion. Inside are three smooth reflective panels
- one in back and one on each side. On the top an bottom
are textured diffusing silvered panels to even out artifacts
in the beam. In the center is a halogen bulb which draws
0.9A. Opening the head of the light requires a Phillips
screwdriver and reveals a socket for storing a spare
bulb.
Front of the bezel
Output is in the form of a smooth rectangular flood
of soft light. This unit is NOT designed to light up
anything at a distance. It is made for close work in
places where an even wash of light is needed.
Beam at one meter
Beam at about 4 inches
During a power outage this light is great for illuminating
an entire room. Just point the light straight up at
the white ceiling and the whole room is filled with
a soft glow.
The switch is a simple rubber covered click switch
which sits right under your index finger when holding
the central handle. Click on, click off.
Seals are essentially nonexistent. Keep it out of the
rain. If it does get wet inside, open it all up and
let it dry.
The batteries are placed in the bottom removable battery
box. Pushing on the two buttons on either side of the
box causes it to disconnect from the body. Pushing on
a little tab causes the hinged top to pop open and you
can insert the batteries according to the diagram on
the top. The battery box will only go on one way and
the connection is very positive.
Battery box removed and open
What I Liked: Resilient polymer
body, Easy battery change, Stands up
What I Didn't Like: Not water resistant
Other Things I Noticed: NOT intended
for throw. Wide angle flood for close work projects
only.
Conclusions: The Coleman Project
light is very effective when used in the manner for
which it was intended. For only $10 it's a great light
to have around the house for homeowner projects, in
the garage, or in the truck/car for tire changes.
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