Which work light should I choose?

Headlamp — both hands busy

A headlamp is for when the job needs both hands — assembly, inspection, tight spaces. The light follows your eyes and you do not have to hold a torch.

Work light — aim and move

A work light is for when you want to bring the beam close, place it on a surface or aim it with your hand. It works well for close, detailed work where a headlamp may cast the wrong shadows.

Flood light — a larger area

A flood light fills a larger zone — a workshop, an entrance, an outdoor area — but for small, precise work it is often too wide.

Without a socket on site, a battery is critical. In a powered garage, any stable solution may be enough. PALĪGS asks about this too, so that the recommendation matches your real environment.

• Choosing the “brightest” flood light for a small, precise job.
• Using a handheld light when you actually need both hands free.
• Ignoring battery needs and running out of light on site.
• Forgetting about shadows — one light source is not always enough.
• Skipping a quick check of how the light is mounted or stands, which can be as important as the light itself.

Choose “I don’t know”. PALĪGS leans towards a flexible type and lets you fine-tune later in the catalogue.

Choose how you will use the light. If you are unsure, pick “I don’t know”. You will see a suitable type from the catalogue — not one “strongest” flood light for everything.