we love these bought four two for me and two for my brother on the 4/3 promo. we use them daily in our work and the are indespensable. But do beware they will drain a battery in an hour or less. (depending on your amp hour 2.0- ....2.5 like xrp+'s lasts a bit longer ) The up side is They put out a very large volume of light and make are old dewalt lights totally obsolete.

This neat hanging light gives an amazing amount of light for it's 13 watt output. serves my wife's needs in our horse barn as she gets home from work at almost dark in the wintertime. Five stars DeWalt and Amazon.

Safe attic/ under the house / in the yard/ at the picnic table light. Love these bare tool deals. Frugal on battery power too. Very bright!

We own 2 of these lights. They are fairly lightweight, bright, easy to hang or stand up for lighting needs. The top loop extends out to "hook" to something for hanging if needed. We have had ours for at least 2 years and use these lights most often. We still have yet to have to replace a bulb.

This product is absolutely amazing. It's lightweight, durable and powerful. You use the battery that works with all the other DeWalt power tools (how great is that?) and the light is so bright, it's all you need to light your workspace. The clip is great for hanging the light in just the right spot (or it does stand solo). I've used the gooseneck to light my room when I've had a power outage, and this light seems to be brighter so I will be using this next time. I'm so impressed with this product that I now have two, and more could be on the way. Highly recommend you buy this light, well worth every penny you spend on it.

DeWalt design at its best - Very versatile, good light output, low on battery usage - Highly recommended

Works even better than expected. Lights up a dark room very well for installing cabinets, driving screws, etc. Stays cool, easy to carry and locate. Have not yet run out a battery.

Purshased 7/07 for a camping trip. I had the batteries from several tools I own so I figured why not. Not one complaint! Works great. Lasted over 4 hours per battery! Be sure to have another light on hand as when the battery dies its instantaneous. The hanger(hook) pops out and adjusts to any angle. Another DeWalt success story. Thumbs up !

The light arrived when promised. Excellent company, I would not hesitate to use them on the future.

This light is a good example of why people buy DeWalt gear. It is as tough as their other tools and it takes the same 18v batteries as my drills and saws, it provides decent light for a work area for hours on a single charge without getting warm. Changine the bulb, if you ever need to, is simple; just twist the top and lift it off, plug in the new bulb, slide the top back on and twist until it clicks home. The hook is handy too, so you can hang it from a nail, stand it on the floor, lie it on its side. The light weighs so little that the battery is the majority of the weight, so it is very stable when standing on its base.

This is also part of my earthquake kit, they always tell you to keep a light handy. Recently our island has a power cut, pitch black under an overcast. I went outside to see if the lights were out in the whole area and this light provided better illumination than the street lights usually do. It also provides light over more than 270 degrees, mostly to the front, and sides, but there's enough to the rear to see where your feet are when you are walking around in the dark.

This much light for this price? Why are you still reading reviews, this is a no-brainer, just buy it already.

The DeWalt DC527 Fluorescent Light has been an excellent addition to my DeWalt tool set. By already having extra 18v batteries around, there is always a charge available for this light. The light emitted is very bright and last for a very long time on a full battery charge. As can be expected because of the battery, the unit is a little heavier than an average light, however it feels very sturdy. This is definitely a must have for working in darkend areas (under the sink, in the attic, electrical wiring, etc).

Yes, the light will go out without warning. The reason is that it is very hard on a flourescent light to be powered on low voltage. I'm sure it's a built-in feature that is necessary.

It provides A LOT of light for a long time. The black rubber portion helps shock absorbtion if it falls over and provides a better grip. The ability to hang it is a nice feature as well.

As with all Dewalt products I've purchased, I'm very satisfied with the cost and the quality.

Let me be clear about one thing up front. I've read complaints because this light simply SHUTS OFF when the battery gets low, without any warning at all -- no flicker, dimming, just sudden darkness. This is ABSOLUTELY TRUE! You WILL want another light handy if this is your only source of light, if nothing else than to be able to go and switch batteries without fumbling in the dark. Common sense should tell you that any light can get knocked over, have something fall on it, etc, so you should have at least something besides a lighter in your pocket if you are relying on this light at a job site. I think it would nicely compliment a snake-light in your tool bag for being able to light up what you need in any situation. I will use this outdoors/camping a lot, and I think it would be a better investment than a Coleman or something that takes regular batteries, at least if you already have the Dewalt batteries and charger from your other tools. It's not going to be a lightweight solution for a backpack though.

This light is very bright. It lights up my whole master bedroom better than the lamp I use for reading, which has a standard light-bulb sized compact fluorescent 120V 13W bulb in it -- not a lamp-shade lamp but a flexible-neck one with a metal housing that "aims" the light... So what I'm trying to say is it lights up the room better than a same-watt 120v light bulb.

The snake light or a flashlight will be better for spotting at a distance -- this is an area light with approximately 315 degree wide spill, brightest in the front 180 degrees. The picture shows the telescoping hook pretty well, and it snaps into the black housing so it won't flop around. There are 3 additional strap-hook points on the back that you can't see in the picture, 2 at the top and bottom of the black housing, and one at the bottom of the yellow plastic. These are 9/16" wide (14mm) and could be used with a strap, cord, or other means of fastening or securing the light.

With the normal 18V battery, I tested the run time with my stopwatch at 3 hours and 18 mins. This was off a brand new battery's first charge, so I would expect a little longer after a few discharge/recharge cycles, then eventually less as the battery gets old. I don't have XRP batteries, which from what I've read last about 35%-40% longer... See the timings "HMMWV" posted in their review on the DC022 with times comparing 2 18v to 2 18v XRP batteries in the dual-charger worklight.

The handle gets warm to the touch after a while. With an IR thermometer I was able to find a spot at the top of the clear lens that showed 122 degrees (50C), but I could still feel that spot with my bare finger, so I don't think it would burn anyone unless you actually touched the bulb inside.

This light came in a kit I found on sale. I was actually more excited about getting this light than the snake light, and I haven't been disappointed. I can pick up a snake light here on Amazon for just over $20 (sorry do your own $ conversion :-), so I think this was a better deal in the kit.

I have not use it for long periods of time so can't make a judgement on battery life. My only real problem with this unit to date is that the batteries do not seem to clamp on to the fixture properly. While using it for the first time the battery kept falling off. Using a little extra muscle when putting the battery on seems to help, but I may still return it.

DeWalt design at its best - Very versatile, good light output, low on battery usage - Highly recommended

Amazon has the best price I've found on this item. This Area Light does a fine job providing immediate area lighting.Bright and white. Good battery life-around 3 or so hrs.The light however,doesn't give you any warning when the battery is about to be fully drained.No dimming or flicker, just darkness.I try to keep a mental clock ticking when I'm in a difficult area to access. It is a bit heavy loaded with an 18V battery but the weight adds to the stability when placed on a flat surface and the 18V covers more surface area than a 14V which is why I chose this model over the Dewalt DC528 as well as the longer battery life.The hanging hook feature is nice and always used. I do worry about the durability of the bulb if dropped.Had this lamp for around 8 months or so and use it often when working in dim or dark areas under my house or vehicle.I use it around the house when the power goes down and would definitely take it camping as I do have an auto battery charger..Highly recommended.

I recently got my fluorescent light for work in my plumbing repair business. The light is very bright and is small enough to place under sinks without being in the way while I am working. Also, the floodlight effect lets me see everything, not just where a single beam from a regular flashight may or may not reach. All in all it has been an excellent purchase. Does a good job lighting up the back of the truck at night as well!

Good light nothing bad to say about it
Awesome for workin on automobiles homes camping

Wow, now this is one bright flashlight!!! Very handy... Stands on it's own, freeing up both your hands so you don't have to hold it nor do you have to aim it in any one direction to see. It lightens up an entire room without draining the battery.

A worthy addition to my 18V tools. This is now the first light I reach for when I'm in the dark. My wife thinks I'm in the dark most of the time. I am very pleased with this purchase and recommend this light to anyone who already has the 18V system.

I bought this thinking it would just be good for lighting a room or area, but it's great for lighting under the hood of the car or working under the kitchen sink. It's brighter than I expected. It stands up on the battery as a base or hangs on the hook. So far, I like everything about it. One thing to remember, it doesn't fade like an incandescent light, but goes off completely when the battery runs out.

This is a nice addition to the De Walt 18 volt cordless lineup. I have used the gooseneck light for years. Since I have a plethora of 18 volt batteries from other tools in the series, it makes sense for me to use this for lighting as well.

The gooseneck does a better job for task specific lighting like under a sink or peering between studs. I use this one to provide overall lighting where the power is completely out in a room or space, and it isn't worth bringing in power cords from elsewhere or setting up a generator. This augments my gooseneck nicely.

I have used this light for three weeks doing rewiring. Do not purchase it and use it as your ONLY light source in a totally dark location. The incandescent models will fade and dim when the battery voltage drops. This fluorescent will stop suddenly with no warning when the voltage goes below what the electronics need to drive the lamp. For safety's sake, use it to augment other lighting.