My beef with these lights is the inability to buy replacement lens covers. The old one got melted and scorched by weld spatter and I searched hard for a replacement and found nothing. I bought the new model as a replacement. The old still works just a lot dimmer.
This one is not going to buff out. It still works, just a lot more diffused and noticeably dimmer. I was just surprised replacement didn't seem to be an option. @@SomeGuysGarage
On DeWALT’s servicenet I found the lenses for my DCL045 but they didn’t have them for the Mac Tools and Craftsman versions (MCL045 and CMCL090). Maybe the opposite is true for the DCL050. Hopefully they have Craftsman or Mac Tools versions of the DCL050 with available lenses! That said, there appears to be a Greenworks version of the DCL045, which is really weird since that isn’t an SBD brand. Maybe it has a different origin and, thus, different parts available.
@@emmettturner9452 This is pretty cool--did you have the p/n or the cost for the lenses (for the DCL045)? i left the thin factory protective film on mine lol--it doesn't affect output really and seems like it will at least provide some protection. I was thinking using bulk 3M, Xpel, Lamin-X, etc. PPF on it would be another idea. But, if replacement lenses aren't an arm and a leg, it might not even matter.
Thank you, thank you! I was about to pull the trigger here in the UK, then watched this vid. Checked my listed item (cheaper than others) and it was the Type 1. Phew. Now I'm the proud owner of a Type 2 instead. Much appreciated.
Good video I bought this light last year when it was on sale. I quickly checked thankfully i have the newer version. DeWalt should now update some of their other lights especially the big ones for entire rooms. Make them cordless and cord powered like Milwaukees tripod light.
3:26 Most people won't see the PWM flickering with the naked eye and they really should count themselves as lucky. There are a very small number of people on this planet that can, however, pick up that PWM flicker rate especially off axis of the light's main beam and it's not pleasant I can tell you. It's not as bad as the camera shutter shows but it is enough to give you a slight headache or ill feeling. That being said, I still bought another three more after I discovered that with the first one. These make great electronics, fine detail, work lamps when you need overkill brightness while doing SMD field repairs of PCBs.
Yup, they're good lights but the PWM, especially on half brightness, can be annoying if you pick up on it. It's usually not too bad if you're just using it to brighten up an area and it's behind you or whatever, more so if it's the only light and you're working right beside it. Sadly, a lot of LED lights are like this...
I had the same issue. I just cut small tabs of gorilla tape and layered it on the bottom of the light until it created enough friction for the light to not be so loose.
My favorite DeWALT light is the DCL045. Though it’s primarily intended to be an automotive light that clamps across the underside of an open hood to illuminate an engine bay, it also folds and the hooks rotate to stand on the floor or dangle from anywhere. It works with either battery type: 12V Max or 18/20V Max, which is convenient for me because I got a fake 20V battery from a thrift store that’s actually 12v in a 5AH shell (“IcyBreeze” battery found at Goodwill). There are even Craftsman (CMCL090) and Mac Tools (MCL045) versions but they are V20 Max and 18/20V Max only. Replacement lenses are available for the DeWALT (NA162972) which look different but likely fit all three.
@@SomeGuysGarage I used it as an area light just last night when loading a huge pile of wood into the van. I ran the battery dead and needed a jump start earlier so I didn’t dare use the interior lights. I just strapped that thing to the lift gate and we all got to work!
Thanks for the great insight re: Type 2 upgrade. Question - just checked your link to Amazon, and it lists the old Type I specs (500/250 lumens). Do you know if they'll ship the Type 2 upgrade?
I was thinking about that too, I hope the LED's are more efficient, but it's hard to say....I haven't noticed the new one lasting less time at least, but it would be interesting to measure it.
Great Video, your correct about this handheld Style being the best Design. Great idea on the Lumens Test but, what is the Light Color Hue or Kelvin rating? 5,000 Kelvin is the best for Repairing things. Dewalt unfortunately is usually “ Johnny Come Lately “ I already bought an Aftermarket that was twice as bright as the old one and it has another Flash light style Lens on the End Cap with a Hanger hook. What is wrong with dewalt not getting these upgrades though of and out on the Market. Very, Very Frustrating. Your Amazon Link to purchase doesn’t say if it’s the Type 12 or Not ? Thanks 🙏 for your Time Spent.
They're definitely on the colder colour temp end of things, I'd guess probably 5000-6000k just by eye but have no way to measure accurately. And ya, it's sad that they're slow to market with some things. Amazon should be the Type 12 if you get shipped/sold by amazon. They are no longer distributing the old model anywhere.
I have a few different dewalt lights, and im wondering if anyone could tell me if the Dewalt powerstack battery would make the light brighter if it delivers more power?
Nope, same brightness from pretty much all the batteries, just runtime changes. They're all 20v batteries and the lights don't draw enough current to make the battery type matter. Torque Test Channel did just test the light output over time of the DCL050 so check that out too.
I disagree with you regarding PWM being not noticeable in person. I got the newer one, and the PWM flashing makes it virtually unusable in LOW setting, and mildly annoying in HIGH setting.
@@SomeGuysGarage It's possible that the DeWalt website is wrong. I just ordered one. I will let you know if it says anything on the box or in the manual.
@@jamesmorrison5076 as observed by the eye you need four times, but twice the lumens is indeed twice as bright from an output perspective of the emitter.
My beef with these lights is the inability to buy replacement lens covers. The old one got melted and scorched by weld spatter and I searched hard for a replacement and found nothing. I bought the new model as a replacement. The old still works just a lot dimmer.
Interesting...could just take the cover off or try one of those car headlight kits on it if it's not too destroyed.
This one is not going to buff out. It still works, just a lot more diffused and noticeably dimmer. I was just surprised replacement didn't seem to be an option.
@@SomeGuysGarage
On DeWALT’s servicenet I found the lenses for my DCL045 but they didn’t have them for the Mac Tools and Craftsman versions (MCL045 and CMCL090). Maybe the opposite is true for the DCL050. Hopefully they have Craftsman or Mac Tools versions of the DCL050 with available lenses!
That said, there appears to be a Greenworks version of the DCL045, which is really weird since that isn’t an SBD brand. Maybe it has a different origin and, thus, different parts available.
@@emmettturner9452 This is pretty cool--did you have the p/n or the cost for the lenses (for the DCL045)? i left the thin factory protective film on mine lol--it doesn't affect output really and seems like it will at least provide some protection. I was thinking using bulk 3M, Xpel, Lamin-X, etc. PPF on it would be another idea. But, if replacement lenses aren't an arm and a leg, it might not even matter.
@@rolandm9750 Mine still has the smudge film on it too. :) Part number is NA162972 “LENS” …at SBD’s “ToolServiceNet” portal. About 12 last I checked.
Thank you, thank you! I was about to pull the trigger here in the UK, then watched this vid. Checked my listed item (cheaper than others) and it was the Type 1. Phew. Now I'm the proud owner of a Type 2 instead. Much appreciated.
Welcome! Glad to hear you got the new model :)
Good video I bought this light last year when it was on sale. I quickly checked thankfully i have the newer version. DeWalt should now update some of their other lights especially the big ones for entire rooms. Make them cordless and cord powered like Milwaukees tripod light.
Yeah, I suspect we'll see more updates to lights...or they might have done the same secretly without ever updating model numbers like this DCL.
3:26 Most people won't see the PWM flickering with the naked eye and they really should count themselves as lucky. There are a very small number of people on this planet that can, however, pick up that PWM flicker rate especially off axis of the light's main beam and it's not pleasant I can tell you. It's not as bad as the camera shutter shows but it is enough to give you a slight headache or ill feeling. That being said, I still bought another three more after I discovered that with the first one. These make great electronics, fine detail, work lamps when you need overkill brightness while doing SMD field repairs of PCBs.
Yup, they're good lights but the PWM, especially on half brightness, can be annoying if you pick up on it. It's usually not too bad if you're just using it to brighten up an area and it's behind you or whatever, more so if it's the only light and you're working right beside it.
Sadly, a lot of LED lights are like this...
I hate how loose the joint is for this light. It never stays where I want to angle it. I was really hoping for the update to be tight locking angles
I've never really had an issue with mine, but I could see how you might want a tighter one (lol)
I had the same issue. I just cut small tabs of gorilla tape and layered it on the bottom of the light until it created enough friction for the light to not be so loose.
Yep, mine too.
Otherwise its great, I use it regularly for servicing ice machines
Brilliant comparison. I have the type 1. Now will get the type 2. Great video
Glad you liked it! The type 2 is a nice upgrade
@@SomeGuysGarage Thank you. I appreciate that. And thank you once again for the video
Which libk did ou use to get the type 2?
My favorite DeWALT light is the DCL045. Though it’s primarily intended to be an automotive light that clamps across the underside of an open hood to illuminate an engine bay, it also folds and the hooks rotate to stand on the floor or dangle from anywhere. It works with either battery type: 12V Max or 18/20V Max, which is convenient for me because I got a fake 20V battery from a thrift store that’s actually 12v in a 5AH shell (“IcyBreeze” battery found at Goodwill).
There are even Craftsman (CMCL090) and Mac Tools (MCL045) versions but they are V20 Max and 18/20V Max only. Replacement lenses are available for the DeWALT (NA162972) which look different but likely fit all three.
Yup, have seen those...I have an older ATD underhood light that I don't use very often, so just can't justify picking that one up.
@@SomeGuysGarage I used it as an area light just last night when loading a huge pile of wood into the van. I ran the battery dead and needed a jump start earlier so I didn’t dare use the interior lights. I just strapped that thing to the lift gate and we all got to work!
Thanks for the great insight re: Type 2 upgrade. Question - just checked your link to Amazon, and it lists the old Type I specs (500/250 lumens). Do you know if they'll ship the Type 2 upgrade?
@@douglasluebbe5406 they did when I got mine...I don't think any type 1's are shipping anymore unless someone has old stock
Had the info I needed. Thanks
Welcome :)
I got one a couple months ago and just checked it is the better one of the 2. Thanksnfor the informative and helpful video.
Welcome :) glad you got the new one!
What about working time does that mean new one works less time on the same battery??
I was thinking about that too, I hope the LED's are more efficient, but it's hard to say....I haven't noticed the new one lasting less time at least, but it would be interesting to measure it.
My new one did last 5h on high
@@olgabawat9775 that does sound pretty good, on what battery size?
Great Video, your correct about this handheld Style being the best Design. Great idea on the Lumens Test but, what is the Light Color Hue or Kelvin rating? 5,000 Kelvin is the best for Repairing things.
Dewalt unfortunately is usually “ Johnny Come Lately “ I already bought an Aftermarket that was twice as bright as the old one and it has another Flash light style Lens on the End Cap with a Hanger hook.
What is wrong with dewalt not getting these upgrades though of and out on the Market. Very, Very Frustrating.
Your Amazon Link to purchase doesn’t say if it’s the Type 12 or Not ?
Thanks 🙏 for your Time Spent.
They're definitely on the colder colour temp end of things, I'd guess probably 5000-6000k just by eye but have no way to measure accurately.
And ya, it's sad that they're slow to market with some things.
Amazon should be the Type 12 if you get shipped/sold by amazon. They are no longer distributing the old model anywhere.
I have a few different dewalt lights, and im wondering if anyone could tell me if the Dewalt powerstack battery would make the light brighter if it delivers more power?
Nope, same brightness from pretty much all the batteries, just runtime changes. They're all 20v batteries and the lights don't draw enough current to make the battery type matter.
Torque Test Channel did just test the light output over time of the DCL050 so check that out too.
@SomeGuysGarage thank you very much for your fast response and for answering my questions. Great information . Thanks again!
@@robertcoffey1636 welcome!
Thx gonna order 1 today using your link new sub here .
@@anthony.fsanchez1176 awesome! Good day for it, prime deals
@@SomeGuysGarage For sure Lol
I disagree with you regarding PWM being not noticeable in person. I got the newer one, and the PWM flashing makes it virtually unusable in LOW setting, and mildly annoying in HIGH setting.
@@catsspat interesting, I don't find it a problem...but you're not the first person I've seen say it's bad
The new one is actually 300 lumens on low, not 500.
Interesting...I'm fairly sure I checked when I made this video and it was 1000/500. Did they maybe do another revision?
@@SomeGuysGarage It's possible that the DeWalt website is wrong. I just ordered one. I will let you know if it says anything on the box or in the manual.
@@user-ld6wo4rv8h thanks! I could be wrong too...just checked and nothing about lumens is printed on the light itself either.
Just print on box. 1000/300lumens
@@dengdavid4575 interesting, thanks for looking!
I hate to tell you this, but double lumens does not mean twice as bright in fact it's not even close!!!!
@@jamesmorrison5076 as observed by the eye you need four times, but twice the lumens is indeed twice as bright from an output perspective of the emitter.