- Emits 8,000-Lumens and come complete with 500-Watt halogen bulb
- Heavy duty comfort grip handle
- Sturdy S-base for stability
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Product Overview
Southwire's L20SW 500-Watt Portable Halogen Work Light features a metal construction for enhanced durability. The unit, including the 1 ft. power cord, is yellow for easy visibility. It's sturdy S-base and heavy duty grip handle make it an ideal work light.
- Emits 8,000-Lumens and come complete with 500-Watt halogen bulb
- Heavy duty comfort grip handle
- Sturdy S-base for stability
- 1 ft. power cord
- Uses designers edge L16 or L716 500-Watt replacement bulb
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Specifications
Dimensions
Product Height (in)
12
Product Length (in)
8
Product Width (in)
8.5
Details
Bulb Type
Halogen
Cord Length (ft.)
1
Cordless/ Corded
Corded
Electrical Tools Features
No Additional Features
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor
Material
Metal
Number of Light Bulbs
1
Power Source
Plug-In
Product Weight (lb.)
3.3 lb
Returnable
90-Day
Wattage (watts)
500 W
Warranty / Certifications
Certifications and Listings
UL Listed,cUL Listed
Manufacturer Warranty
90 days
Questions & Answers
8Questions25Answers
Is there a LED light bulb replacement available for this Light Fixture?
Asked by TOHOTTOUSE September 16, 20201
AnswerIt takes the Designers Edge L16 or L716 500-Watt replacement bulb
How do I turn it on?
Asked by Curt April 16, 20202
AnswersPlug in to turn it on.
What are the dimensions of this product? Can't find a Spec Sheet.
Asked by Beebop January 21, 20202
AnswersBulb Type: Halogen Cord Length (ft.):1 Clamp/Handheld/Stand-up Work Light Indoor/Outdoor Number of Light Bulbs:1 Product Weight (lb.):3.3 lb Returnable:90-Day Type of Work Light:Portable Wattage (watts):500 W 1-UL Listed,cUL Listed Manufacturer Warranty:90 days
Does it use a lot of electric?
Asked by Al November 1, 20192
AnswersThe bulb is rated 500W.
What bulb?
Asked by Bob September 22, 20195
AnswersThe bulb is wrapped in foam and plastic. Make sure you didn't throw it out. It could easily be missed.
Will this produce heat
Asked by Joyce January 21, 20195
AnswersYes, it will get very hot. Never use without the cage.
adjusting bolt and nut one on each side of lamp holds it in postion. where can i buy new ones on...
Asked by bob January 1, 20193
AnswersHome Depot in the hardware section. Just bring the broken part and they will help you match it
How do you turn this on? I have assembled it and plugged it in and it will not turn on?
Asked by Cassie November 20, 20175
AnswersCheck that the bulb is in correctly. It should go on as soon as the light is plugged in.
Customer Reviews
Nov 10, 2019
This lake is compact and very bright but I really don’t think I can recommend it. It was fairly e...
This lake is compact and very bright but I really don’t think I can recommend it. It was fairly easy to put together but it didn’t last two hours before the bulb somehow shattered itself. As soon as you plug this light in it starts getting VERY hot. Not a big deal, that’s to be expected from these halogen lights, but after using it off and on for an afternoon it wouldn’t turn back on. After checking it out I noticed the bulb had broken, even without me touching or moving the light
by Eddie
Response from Southwire Tools SupportNov 15, 2019
We apologize for this inconvenience this has caused you. If you reach out to our team we will be happy to replace with in the warranty.
855-798-6657
855-798-6657
Nov 7, 2019
This is a very nice high powered utility light. I use the light for all sorts of misc. projects ...
This is a very nice high powered utility light. I use the light for all sorts of misc. projects including: painting, working in the basement areas without light, and working out in the garage at night. The light does require a little installation, which shouldn’t be a problem for most people. The instructions read very well. It is important to not touch the halogen bulb while installing. The natural oils on your skin can cause early failure of the bulb. Great item!!
by HomeDepotCustomer
Nov 5, 2019
I have a few battery-operated work lights, but was interested in a more powerful, corded one for ...
I have a few battery-operated work lights, but was interested in a more powerful, corded one for working in a dark room at night for painting, drywall, etc. This light is powerful enough to give a lot of usable light into a large area and is a lot more powerful than portable versions. I plan to use both, depending on the application. My only complaint with this light was that the instructions were not easy to follow, and differed slightly from what was actually in the box. Minor complaint and has no effect on using the product day-to-day.
by PaulB
Oct 24, 2019
Southwire 500-Watt Portable Halogen Work Light,
Southwire 500-Watt Portable Halogen Work Light,
I wanted an inexpensive light for the shop while working cars and other toys. This unit is for light duty. Not for use on jobs where it is likely to get banged around or moved around a lot. A halogen light gives off a type of light that I have not seen an LED light copy. It is a warmer look. But hot and you still do not want to be looking at the light directly. It produces shadows but less than an LED type. If you are looking for light on an occasional basis, this will work. An LED of the same Lumens will cost you about 4 times more. That is best part about this light.
by EVroom1
Oct 19, 2019
I LOVE the Southwire 500-Watt Portable Halogen Work Light! First off, this is a very bright ligh...
I LOVE the Southwire 500-Watt Portable Halogen Work Light! First off, this is a very bright light that does a great job in my garage. Make sure to have the cage installed because the light gets very warm and you can easily burn yourself. It is very easy to put together and all I had to do was to look at the picture on the box to put the work light together. The lighting position can be adjusted so this is a great inexpensive option for quality lighting in your work space!
by NapDaddyRules
Oct 19, 2019
This SOUTHWIRE 500-WATT PORTABLE HALOGEN WORK LIGHT came well packed and took less than 5 minutes...
This SOUTHWIRE 500-WATT PORTABLE HALOGEN WORK LIGHT came well packed and took less than 5 minutes to insert the bulb and assemble following the simple instructions with only a screwdriver (see photos). This work light is lightweight and small, for tight jobs and the bulb (included) is bright, like it should be. The only thing to be aware of with this particular light is that it has no on/off switch on the light itself, so you have to unplug it to turn it off. If you need a simple, smaller, work light, this should fit the bill.
by HomeDepotCustomer
Oct 18, 2019
Very nice addition to my workshop. I have been wanting this light for a long time for use around ...
Very nice addition to my workshop. I have been wanting this light for a long time for use around the house, so I saw it online and finally ordered it. The size is just right, not to big and the light being 500 watts is supper bright as you can see in my photos that were taken in the daytime. Make sure you use a pair of rubber gloves, like surgery gloves to install the bulb . Oil from your fingers will cause bulb to burn out. The only thing I could wish is that the wingnut to tighten the position wasn't plastic and it had an on & off switch. Also there were no assembly instructions in the box so I had to look at the picture.
by jim3000gt
Oct 17, 2019
This is one sturdy little light with very bright powerful halogen light. Very easy to set up with...
This is one sturdy little light with very bright powerful halogen light. Very easy to set up with Phillips screw driver, snap in bulb, wire cage, and attach handle it ready in 5 minutes. Heavy duty cord. the pictures are taken completely in the dark you can see how much light it puts off very nice. If you need portable light this will do the job you will be happy.
by djbjiffy
Oct 17, 2019
I was in the market for a very bright work light to use out in my garage, which is pretty dimly l...
I was in the market for a very bright work light to use out in my garage, which is pretty dimly lit. I've tried using flashlights and even an old-fashioned trouble light when working on a car, but they were just so frustrating because they're hard to handle and just don't put out enough light. I finally picked up the Southwire 500 watt halogen work light and couldn't be happier with it. It actually lights up my entire two car garage all by itself! It does get very hot, like other halogen fixtures, but comes with a safety cage and handle for safe operation and moving of the light. There was some simple assembly required, including installing the included bulb, attaching the safety cage and base and screwing on the carrying handle. All in all, the assembly took just a couple of minutes and only required a screwdriver. The light does not have a power switch to fail ...you just unplug it to turn it off ...elegant simplicity. Sturdy steel construction completes the package. Definitely give this one a look if you're in the market for a bright work light.
by Paul
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