Moonrays L-872 24 LED BBQ and Task Light

So far so good. I purchased two of these to replace 5+ year old ones on my BBQ island which is in direct Arizona sun for 6 to 10 hours a day The old ones had some rust on the goose necks but still worked well although I had replaced the switches a couple of years ago. The newer models I received have a gray vinyl coating on the goose necks which the previous ones did not have and the switches on the new lights seem to be of a better quality than the original switches on my first set of lights.Mounting these lights on a counter top can be tricky. If the counter top is tile or granite or some other type of stone and you're not comfortable drilling into those surfaces or don't have the tools to do it then definitely have the initial installation done by a professional. The under counter mounting bracket can serve as the template for the four holes (3 for mounting and 1 for wires) which need to be drilled.The lights get very hot due to the halogen bulbs. The replacement MR16 50W 120V halogen bulbs with G8 bi-pin bases are available but they are a bit of a specialty item. It would be great if the manufacturer offered this item with 12V option so you could use the more readily available 12V MR16 LED bulbs with G5.3 bi-pin bases which are available in a variety of color temperatures and they operate much cooler.

The actual product looks mostly like the picture, but the flexible arm is coated with a grey plastic covering. My assumption is that they changed the covering based on feedback in relation to issues with the cracking of the prior covering which led to issues with the flexible arm. The lead wires were a little short, but I was able to reconnect to the existing wires, but it was a little more difficult than if the wires were longer. If the leads were an inch or two longer it would have been easier to hook up. This is a replacement for a broken light, and I was lucky that the holes from the prior light matched up to the holes on this light, and I only had to reconnect the wires and I was ready to go. I'll repost in a year and report on how the light has survived an Arizona summer.Overall, it is a decent light, and it looks like it will work well on my back yard grill. I searched for a long time for a replacement, and this is the only one that seemed to fit at a decent price.

This is exactly what I needed. I had a wallyworld special that I had been using for s couple of years, but it was starting to flicker when I bumped the table.This light is bright, over a wide area, and is ideal as a tying light. I wanted something I didn't have to plug in every time I wanted to tie a few flies.My only reservation is that the batteries don't last as long as they did in my previous, much smaller light. Do not misunderstand me, I think that the battery life is fine. This is a much bigger and brighter light than my other one. I just wish they lasted longer. (Don't we all?) For it's intended purpose, as a Barbeque light, battery life would be excellent. I am just using it for 4 hours at a time.

The light is fine.Connecting to something other than metal is horrible. Even then the magnet falls out. Forget adjusting the screws - they don't hold.Used it twice and then issues above happened.Not sure if I can return as don't have original packaging.Great idea. Doesn't work.

3/3/11 Update: He has successfully used this light to grill in the evening and likes the quality. He says it puts out a bluish-white light that makes it easy to tell if the meat is just the right color. He is happy with this. Still no rain.I bought this light for my boyfriend. We both really like it. The light emitted is bright and of a blue tone. The flexible neck allows you to put the light where you want it focused, or bring it out for a wider spread. The clamp is adjustable for fit on most edges. Haven't used it in the rain yet, it doesn't rain much in AZ. I am glad I got this for him, he has tried various McGyver-type scenarios to light up his grill without long-term success. I believe, and hope, this light will last a great while.

update - June 9, 2013. Light fell apart in a mass of rust.. guess it is a two year throwaway.. Too much money for lack of longevityThe light output is good in comparison to other led lights, but I think the technology has a ways to go. The output is very localized and the over white light is not pleasing. The is a general fault of all led lights. However, they go for ever with a long battery life.The quality of this light, while it functions perfectly, is a little off. The faux chrome on plasic is very cheap looking and expect it will not last long to the elements. We will see. I bend the light head under the grill to protect it from the rain.Even with some of these comments, I have found the light useful in night cooking, and could not now live without it. Probably one of the better lights available, unless you have hundreds to drop on one made with stainless steel.Update February 26, 2012: See comments below... found that light has done betteer than expected.

Quick shipping, item as described

Did not like. Eventually threw away. But the seller was fine, the transaction was good.

This light works well. It would not fit on the BBQ, so we attached it above to the overhang above it. It is bright enough and flexible enough to light the cooking whole.

Très pratique merci

Works well so far. Using it for extra lighting. Enough light for what we have used it for, mainly over the kitchen sink.