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Harbor Freight LED lights

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Badwin45, Nov 5, 2018.

  1. Nov 5, 2018 at 6:14 PM
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    Badwin45

    Badwin45 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Has anyone seen the new LED light bars in today’s email ad?

    Output seems pretty lame for the sizes and price.
     
  2. Nov 5, 2018 at 6:15 PM
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    hallux

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    It's harbor freight...did you expect something amazing?
     
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  3. Nov 5, 2018 at 6:59 PM
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    Well, no, but I’m surprised the specs are quite that bad.
     
  4. Nov 6, 2018 at 9:30 PM
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    maybe they are real specs vs the inflated ones you see on most china stuff :D
     
  5. Jan 7, 2019 at 1:27 PM
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    Master Z

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    I picked up a set of the pods and I have to say the quality is not bad. The wiring kit is better than the KC Lites unit and the light output is very acceptable. For less than $100 all in to install the bang for the buck is there.

    [​IMG]IMG_20181207_224337896 by Paul Z, on Flickr

    [​IMG]IMG_20181207_234903877 by Paul Z, on Flickr

    [​IMG]IMG_20181207_235709504[1] by Paul Z, on Flickr

    [​IMG]IMG_20181208_012719412[1] by Paul Z, on Flickr

    I'll give an update as to how they hold up this winter. So far there's been plenty of rain and a some sub freezing nights. No issues thus far.
    Granted they're not on a BD or Rigid level, but they are definitely better than many of the other Chinese offerings.

    I have more pics in my thread down by my sig if interested.
     
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  6. Jan 13, 2019 at 2:13 PM
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    Jose_Dirte

    Jose_Dirte Life's a garden, dig it

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    Just bought the same ones. I normally don't buy the cheap version of things but these actually seem to be nicely made. Saw they came with deutsch connectors and figured for $25 each it was worth the risk.
     
  7. May 7, 2019 at 4:50 PM
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    NYCTaco52

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    I just got some last week (the spot version) and here’s my review.

    They are very well built. They are heavy and look and feel like quality lights. The wiring harness is probably THE BEST I’ve ever seen. And I’ve used a LOT of harnesses before. The only better harness would probably be Rigid.

    Light output isn’t really that great. But honestly, for the price of these, I wasn’t expecting them to be. And let’s be real, most where I drive doesn’t need dramatic amounts of light although I prefer it.

    If you’re on a budget, these are the best bang for the buck. And I say that because although the Amazon Chinese knockoffs provide better light output, the build quality is shit. I’d rather have a well build and lasting pod light than one that puts out lumens but will fall apart in a few months.
     
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  8. May 7, 2019 at 6:17 PM
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    Jose_Dirte

    Jose_Dirte Life's a garden, dig it

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    I've had mine installed since January and have intentionally hit the seams with a pressure washer.
    No leaks or condensation whatsoever.
    Finish still looks new too.
    Have to say these we're a great buy.
    *Update 10/17/2019
    Finish is now faded
    Still no condensation
    Lights still work great
    I will be swapping them for the Baja Designs S2 Pros (just wanted something low profile) extremely pleased for them for their price.
     
    Last edited: Oct 17, 2019
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