Jordie Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 g'day im looking at buying a lightforce 240 blitz cigarette plug handheld spotty but b4 i buy it im jus tryin 2 find out if they r worth the price, reliable and more important how bright r they? or would i be better jus gettin a cheaper style handheld? if any1 has had 1 can u plz jus tell me wat u reckon cheers jordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbudgie Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 g'dayim looking at buying a lightforce 240 blitz cigarette plug handheld spotty but b4 i buy it im jus tryin 2 find out if they r worth the price, reliable and more important how bright r they? or would i be better jus gettin a cheaper style handheld? if any1 has had 1 can u plz jus tell me wat u reckon cheers jordie Hi Jordie . I believe you wont go wrong with the Light force I have had one for years and it is a great light . You may want to change the cig plug to battery clips as i find that gives you a stronger light. Cheers BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickgibbo Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 You wont go wrong with a lightforce but dont expect to run a 100w bulb through you lighter for 2 long as I managed to melt mine after a big night spotlighting and Im not the first, the 35w bulbs are perfect but I use that for my handheld and not what you are after from the car. If its lighting from a car all night I think the battery terminals are better when running the big lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swado Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 I have a lightforce 170SL with 100w globe that runs from the battery. Its a very bright and a good clear beam. I bought it too many years ago to know prices though. The only thing to think about with the 240 is that they get very heavy holding on to then all night and they run the same 100w globe as the 170 so the beam has the same strength really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 338 Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 (edited) Hey i have a Lightforce 240 and love it. however like others i recommend changing the cig plug to battery clips because in my car if u went over a big enough bump the light would trip out and blow a fuse in the car. i went through about 5 fuses before i caught on... oh well. Edited July 6, 2008 by Red .243 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 (edited) I have a lightforce 170SL with 100w globe that runs from the battery.Its a very bright and a good clear beam. I bought it too many years ago to know prices though. The only thing to think about with the 240 is that they get very heavy holding on to then all night and they run the same 100w globe as the 170 so the beam has the same strength really Heavy???. the same 100watt globe and output but different strength - the reflector size, which is the key. The old man and I have heaps in all three sizes, handhelds and roof mounts. Cant go wrong with them. Forgot to add Jordie, Light Force IMO are worth the bucks forked out, they are reliable and it's very easy to change a globe or adjust the beam - and they are extremely bright. Edited July 7, 2008 by tikka3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmaz Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Can someone tell me what they are worth roughly. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprinterboy Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Got mine from a guy on these forums for 80bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fangster Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 The Lightforce SL240 light is a great light, you can't go wrong with one. Light and really well made, with all the performance of heavier lights but without the weight. We have three, two of which are mounted on a single bar for on the cruiser, so the driver and the passenger shooter has one too. The suggestions from others re the ciggy plug melting, that happened to me as well, as did the fuse continually blowing in a Rodeo we had. The answer was to buy the one that comes with the battery clamps already attached, then you don't have to do any work on it, buy more stuff and muck about. The one with the clamps instead of the ciggy plug seems to be stocked everywhere too, at Cleavers and Gun Exchange. About $140 to $150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyted Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 g'dayim looking at buying a lightforce 240 blitz cigarette plug handheld spotty but b4 i buy it im jus tryin 2 find out if they r worth the price, reliable and more important how bright r they? or would i be better jus gettin a cheaper style handheld? if any1 has had 1 can u plz jus tell me wat u reckon cheers jordie The newer models appears to be 100% better then the older models, i just bought one recently, it is BRIGHT. You can also adjust the size of the beam too. As far as reliability goes, i dont no anybody that has had any probs with them. So far mine appears to be worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordie Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 g'day thanks 4 all ur help guyz ive decided im definatly goin 2 get 1 now i reckon the 240 with battery clips cheers jordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red72GTF Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 You can also chop the clips off and hard wire in an anderson plug up on top of the dash. Put extra plugs onto clips so you can use them still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalker Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I have had an SL 240 Blitz for about eight years. It has worked faultlessly since the day I bought it. Don't even think about ciggie plugs these lights pull some power!! The other bonus of Lightforce is the massive array of accessories filters swivel mounts etc you can get. Get out there. The idea of the big Ando plugs on the dash is a beauty, mine is being installed in the shed this weekend!! Stalker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggman Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 (edited) just bought the SL240 blitz hand held (ciggy plug) this arvo just went out the back, in the ute... OMG this is a best spot/flood light JUST BUY IT!!!! best $150 bucks iv eva spent! 10/10 = SL240 blitz. im set. Edited July 28, 2008 by eggman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St4ghound Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 lightforce are good but... i have seen the plastic handle break the lenses get scratched badly, that then affects light output as its not clear anymore... and to buy a new reflector housing(because you cant get the lense seperately) costs nearly as much as buying a new light, so your better off buying another one the poms complain about them not being good in the wiring department, they do a lot of walking with them, i havent had that problem but i do more spotlighting from the ute type of thing rather then walking k's and k's the cig lighter ones are a waste of time IMO better to get the ally clips I have 4 of em, 1 x 170, 1 x 170 scope moutned and 2 x 240s, i'll probably be up for antoher 240 in the near future as this lense is once again not that flash buying a clear plastic cover is good, protects the lense and only costs about $30... but the light reflects back onto you, eg glare... so you need to paint the sides of the lense covers black or tape it with something that stops the light glare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggman Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 (edited) plastic handle breaking...? dont drop it. poms will complain about any thing! the clear plastic covers are good, as for the glare paint around the outer ring (black) that will fix it do a search... lightforce sl240blitz is bloody good... worth every $$$ edit: heres a fix for that glare 'problem' click here for glare fix. or http://aushunt.com.au/Forum/index.php?showtopic=6677 Edited July 29, 2008 by eggman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggman Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 if ya wind it all the way left (counter-clock wise) then count 6 clicks to the right then thats pin point spot light beam... [shine's for eva] if it makes any sence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggman Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 any one got the clear lens cover for their spot light? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I have a 240 and a power beam and a 170 and the 240 is better than the power beam I use the clear lense as a protective cover and a red lense for shy game and both work very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggman Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 do you use the spot light with the clear lense cover on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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