Finding the Best Flashlight for the Construction Site

If you work in construction – either as a builder, architect, designer, installer or inspector – you know that your most important possessions are your tools. With a set of well-maintained, quality tools you can find work in any corner of the world. They signify that you are a craftsman. They prove you know what you’re doing and can be trusted on a job site. Without them, you’re just another day labourer.

Those in charge of the construction of homes and work spaces know the importance of quality tools. So, if you’re willing to pay a lot of money for a hammer or a drill, you should be willing to do the same for a quality flashlight for the construction site, right?

But which one? Well, let’s look at a few tasks that you might use a flashlight for on the construction site and maybe we can figure it out.

Reading Plans in the Early Morning Hours

Work often starts early on the jobsite, and in order to proceed in an orderly and effective manner, you need to make a plan. That involves reading plans. A quality flashlight with the ability to mount a diffuser (a lens that spreads the light out) will help you read your plans and formulate a work strategy. You also want a flashlight that has adjustable beam strength.

Take a look at the Klarus ST12

Inspecting Progress

Depending on the job, the structure could be almost completed before the power is turned on. That doesn’t mean you don’t need to inspect the progress of your workers. This often means going into those dark nooks and crannies yourself. Take a light that is strong enough to light up a room, but not so bright as to be overpowering.

Take a look at the Klarus XT15

Building or Installing

If you work in plumbing, electrical wiring or HVAC installation, you know that you often have to work in a crawl space or other badly lit spaces. Having a light that can be affixed to a wall or mounted via a head strap – like a head lamp – make working in these spaces much easier.

Take a look at the KLARUS Torch Headband/ Head Strap that can be used with the Klarus ST12 and the Klarus ST2C

So, given these three situations, you need a high-quality flashlight that allows you to select beam strength, is compact enough to work in tight quarters and can possibly be mounted to a headband or hard hat. Also, consider the environment you work in, investing in a light that is tough enough to take being jammed in a tool belt full of steel tools or dropped from a height every now and again would be the smart choice.

So, where can you find the perfect flashlight for the construction site? Take a look on Klarus Light’s website, there is a wide variety to choose from. Fortunately, they offer a variety of LED flashlights that will meet your needs and exceed these requirements.