Spectronics Corp/Tracer TP8690 Optimax 3000 Cordless Leak Detection Flashlight

Very bright and now even more durable than previous model it replaced. The older model used and turn the cap to turn on-off which over time stop making good contact and lead to it falling apart. otherwise it is the same brightness I had before but now with a push button switch.

First one I ordered the charger was not working. The red or green light on charger never turned on. Second one did not have yellow glasses. Over priced black light. It is cheaper here than a tool truck, but it is no better than a 14 dollar black light. I verified with some peers that had bought this same model from snap on truck and theirs did not work properly. Good black lights do not even need glasses in order to see glow from oil dyes.

This light is very bright. It is brighter than a mag light flash light. It will light up a big building a block a way. A must for any real mechanics box. The green light on the chargers ac plug is sopposed to turn green when charged but it was still red after 9 hours of first before use charge but was red and it would flash green when I wiggled the chargers wire I think it is just fine though.

I like it, it is very bright and a handy size. I've found that it is important to use the tinted glasses, they make the dye much easier to see.

I am a professional mechanic with 34 years experience, I have used all types of UV lights and this one is the best of all. It is brighter than the last one I had that clamped to the battery terminals, and I am not limited any more by the length of the battery leads. This is particularly useful with leak checking rear A/C units on large vehicles. Over all I give this light two thumbs up!