I'm interested in getting one of these, however, I'm just not sure how bright it would be? The normal syslite LED work lamp (The one that costs $175) has 6 LEDs and from what a lot of people are saying it's super bright, however, at $175, that's pretty steep for a light. So since I have a T18 drill, I was gonna use that battery and buy the Syslite Uni, however, at $55, I wonder how bright it's gonna be?
Has anyone bought a Syslite Uni?
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I need a light for when I'm working under my car. the lights out there seem to be around $100 for bigger and bulkier items. $175 is a lot for a light but it also sucks trying to hold a flash light or using a standard halogen light and having it burn you.
I've been reading the amazon reviews and the majority says the Syslite is excellent.
I've been reading the amazon reviews and the majority says the Syslite is excellent.
I probably should've read the description before buying it .I didn't know you needed a battery for it .My first impression of it when I open the box was how cheap it look .I thought it was made in China ,turn out it was made in Czech Republic .For $55 you could buy 2 or 3 better flash light .The 3 led on this light is bright enough .
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I actually have the Syslite and the Uni. I was REALLY surprised how heavy duty the Uni is and the fuel gauge is awesome. Totally smacks my M18 torch. I use the Uni at work now in lieu of my Maglight. It is bright, the battery lasts and the rotational head stays in place where as my M18 head drops or raises if I shift too quickly. The price is honestly comparable to the other big brand work lights so needless to say I am happy with the purchase. My Syslite is still the bomb though. I love that freakin light and can't wait to get the new improved version.
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I thought the Sys-Lite was way too much $$$. However now I own two. I bought one at the recon sale. Day 2 I knew it was not going back and ordered a second one. My only wish is that they would of put a low power setting on it. Almost, if they turned on 1/2 of the LEd's at 1/2 power.
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rst said:
I actually own the Milwaukee light as well and I use them together all the time at night and every single time I say " dam why didn't I buy another sys light?"
It might work for RST but for your use trust me get the sys light over anything else, the biggest difference is the light is such high quality so it makes it much easier to see then the Milwaukee .
You'd be surprised how much better it is
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I have the Syslite and the syslite uni - actually the older Protool version but it's identical except for the color.
I like the uni when I'm carrying a light in inspection situations. Easier to hold with the handle than the Syslite. Plus the tilt head is nice when I want to spotlight into a particular area and not have to hold the light while working.
Light output is good but not up to the Syslite.
The Syslite is still awesome, but I think both have their uses in my experience.
neil
I like the uni when I'm carrying a light in inspection situations. Easier to hold with the handle than the Syslite. Plus the tilt head is nice when I want to spotlight into a particular area and not have to hold the light while working.
Light output is good but not up to the Syslite.
The Syslite is still awesome, but I think both have their uses in my experience.
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At first, I thought they were expensive also. Then, I started thinking about comparisons of similar quality like, Maglite or Streamlight. Considering the enhanced functionality, when compared to a high quality, rechargeable LED "flashlight", it's not so crazy in my opinion.
Tom
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The SysLite would be excellent for working under a car. It floods a very broad area with a lot of light. It is easy to stand it on a flat surface and position it at various angles.
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Hi
Maybe you should wait for the newly released SYS-KAL II with 12 LED's.
Festoolviking [smile]
Maybe you should wait for the newly released SYS-KAL II with 12 LED's.
Festoolviking [smile]
I've got the 12-LED Syslite and I'm delighted with it. I baulked at the price for quite a while (well, a few days only if the truth be known!) wondering just how good it could be. But having seen the stratospheric prices serious mountain bikers pay for fancy lamps it doesn't seem so bad.
Anyway, it works very well. Only thing missing really is a charge-level indicator other than when it's getting very low.
As commented elsewhere, it's very useful under a car (or in the engine bay or wherever - an environment I'm more accustomed to than a woodwork shop, to be honest). It's worth getting the adjustable/swivel bracket for it: with a camera tripod, a Manfrotto tube clamp and a monopod I can improvise various stands and 'gantries' for impromptu lighting.
It also has a slot for a regular Festool bench clamp too so you can attach it to a stud or beam, as well as a very strong magnet.
Being able to run it continuously off the mains is a useful feature too.
Anyway, it works very well. Only thing missing really is a charge-level indicator other than when it's getting very low.
As commented elsewhere, it's very useful under a car (or in the engine bay or wherever - an environment I'm more accustomed to than a woodwork shop, to be honest). It's worth getting the adjustable/swivel bracket for it: with a camera tripod, a Manfrotto tube clamp and a monopod I can improvise various stands and 'gantries' for impromptu lighting.
It also has a slot for a regular Festool bench clamp too so you can attach it to a stud or beam, as well as a very strong magnet.
Being able to run it continuously off the mains is a useful feature too.
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