tinyted Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Im up for a new spoty. Ive had a Power Beam 9" spotty for about 15 years, & its getting a little dim, in regards to the reflecter glass burnt. I was thinking of going bigger, either the Power Beam PL245, or the Lightforce RM240. Has anybody got the RM240, & use it on a regular basis. I know they are alot lighter, but ive had the smaller one (SL170)years ago, but wasnt too happy with it. It always had a black spot in the middle, even though I had adjusted the beam. Is lightforce a better quality now. Cheers, Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 I have both the 9" powa beam and the 240 lightforce The lightforce is lighter in weight so it doesnt get heavy after holding it for awhile The lightforce has an adjustable beam so you can get a wider beam or a tight spot My 240 with the vertical filament lamp reaches farther and is brighter than the powabeam In my opinion and experience from using both the ligtforce 240 is a better spotlight cheers Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codman Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Im up for a new spoty. Ive had a Power Beam 9" spotty for about 15 years, & its getting a little dim, in regards to the reflecter glass burnt. I was thinking of going bigger, either the Power Beam PL245, or the Lightforce RM240. Has anybody got the RM240, & use it on a regular basis. I know they are alot lighter, but ive had the smaller one (SL170)years ago, but wasnt too happy with it. It always had a black spot in the middle, even though I had adjusted the beam. Is lightforce a better quality now. Cheers, Rob. ive got a lightforce 240 good light, as for the black spot u need to adjust the globe. just push it in more or pull it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyted Posted October 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 either the Power Beam PL245, or the Lightforce RM240. Thanx len/codman, the Power Beam PL245 is alot bigger than the my old Power Beam 9" PL175. I know it is a good quality spotty, just playing the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will-nsw Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Thanx len/codman, the Power Beam PL245 is alot bigger than the my old Power Beam 9" PL175. I know it is a good quality spotty, just playing the field. i have the 240 blitz its a grate light this is my second one the other was left on my old ute when i got my new one thay are good because for a hunter that walks you can just unscrew it and you have a walk light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo .308 Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Go the lightforce TT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOGPIG Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 1st would be night eater but big $$$$ but its well above the other 2 lights 2nd id go the light force as mine is no dramas and am happy with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperm700 Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Always used a power beam for as long as I can remember purchased a lightforce 240 blitz 6 months ago I'll never go back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500Nitro Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 1st would be night eater but big $$$$ but its well above the other 2 lights2nd id go the light force as mine is no dramas and am happy with it Nighteater is by far the best but unless you are doing it professionally where the the cost is not an issue and you can write it off as a business expense, it's not needed so buy a Lightforce 240. Have used them for 25 years and still going strong. Re the black spot in the middle even after adjustment / focusing, suggest you buy another globe and try that - and also try one of the globes with the filament the other way (ie 90 degrees different). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St4ghound Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 the powabeam 11inch pro pisses on the lightforce, i have both and the 11 incher is much brighter having said that if u are ever going to take it off and use it walking, i'd go the lightforce problem i have with lightforce is the lense gets scratched(which means progressively crapper light) and to get a replacement u end up spending nearly the same as to buy a whole new unit - this is why i now have 2 240 blitz if they fixed the problem of not been able to just buy the plastic lense, then it would be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500Nitro Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 the powabeam 11inch pro pisses on the lightforce, i have both and the 11 incher is much brighterhaving said that if u are ever going to take it off and use it walking, i'd go the lightforce problem i have with lightforce is the lense gets scratched(which means progressively crapper light) and to get a replacement u end up spending nearly the same as to buy a whole new unit - this is why i now have 2 240 blitz if they fixed the problem of not been able to just buy the plastic lense, then it would be better If you look after your gear, then the lens won't get scratched. I've had mine 25 years and they are still fine. If you just throw the light in the back of the car or whatever with all the rest of the gear, yes, it will get scratched but wrap it up in a cloth after use and put it back in the box and it's will be fine for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 If you buy the clear lense cover for the lightforce 240 you will save scratching the main lense thats what I have done and I own a 9' powabeam as well but use the superior 240 I keep my spotlights face down after they are cool enough of course in a milk crate that has a thick piece of foam in the bottom which has a towel covering the foam this saves them from getting damaged cheers Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROOSHTER Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 basically all the spotlights available are very good the bggest problem weve found is the wiring is to light on most brands for continuess use and should be up graded to at least 4mm to 6mm size to provide the correct amperage to the light also to have it correctly wired up to the vehicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyted Posted October 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 Thanx for the replies, they were much appreciated. Ill be getting the Lightforce 240 Blitz, they are going up at my local for about $140. Thanx & regards, TT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted October 14, 2007 Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 To get rid of that black spot try pulling out the bulb slightly if youu run out of adjustment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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