Description
This is Energizer's Hardcase Pro worklight, a handheld lamp rated at 550 lumens. The casing is a two tone grey and black moulding with deep ribbing down the lower half for grip and a red catch at the mid point, and the light comes from a long narrow panel running down one face, which spreads light across a work area rather than concentrating it into a tight spot. The retail pack states a magnetic mount, a 7 metre drop rating and an IPX4 water rating, and four AA cells are supplied with it.
A worklight earns its keep when both your hands are busy. The magnet holds it to steel, so it can go on a car wing, the side of a washing machine, a radiator or a shelf upright and stay there while you work underneath or behind it. The wide panel suits close work in a shadowed space: a fuse board, the back of a boiler cupboard, a loft, the underside of a vehicle, a garage bench after dark. It is also a sensible thing to keep in a van, a boot or a cupboard by the back door for power cuts and jobs outside at night.
Power comes from four AA cells, included, so there is nothing to charge before first use and replacements are easy to find anywhere. The manufacturer does not state a runtime or a colour temperature for this model. What is printed is the 550 lumen output and the IPX4 rating, which covers splashing water from any direction but not immersion. One worklight is one unit here, and the minimum order is one. It sits alongside our wider Energizer range of head torches, camping lanterns and compact Hardcase torches, several of which are also supplied with their batteries.
Specification
| Light source |
Not stated by the manufacturer |
| Brightness |
550lm |
| Runtime |
Not stated by the manufacturer |
| Battery |
4 x AA, included |
| IP rating |
IPX4, as printed on the pack |
| Sold as |
Single worklight with batteries |
| Minimum order |
1, sold in multiples of 1 |
Frequently Asked
What batteries does it take, and are they in the box?
It runs on four AA cells and they are supplied with it, so you can use it straight away. Keep a spare set alongside the light if it lives in a van or a toolbox.
How bright is 550 lumens for close work?
Bright enough to light a whole engine bay or a loft hatch rather than just the spot in front of you. Because the light comes off a panel, shadows cast by your own hands are softer than with a narrow beam torch.
Will the magnet hold it to a vehicle panel?
The pack states a magnetic mount, and a magnet grips steel and iron rather than aluminium or plastic. Energizer does not print a holding force, so try it on a flat, clean surface and keep hold until you know it has taken.
How long does one set of batteries last?
The manufacturer does not state a runtime for this model, so there is no figure we can quote. As a general rule, running any light of this output continuously will drain AA cells far faster than short bursts of use.
Can I use it outside in the rain?
The pack states IPX4, which covers splashing water from any direction. It is not rated for immersion, so do not drop it in a puddle or leave it standing in water while you finish the job.