How to operate Arlec IronHorse 15W 1400lm LED Rechargeable Clamp Light?

Hi Eric, thank you for your reply. It comes pre-assembled, and obviously to facilitate packaging. But the photo of the Actual lamp that I sent you, obviously has the base facing up and the clamps are not opening and additionally it does not articulate. if you have a look at the picture on the box that might make more sense than I’m making right now. I just uploaded some images.

EricL

Hello @victoriacalhoun

Thank you for posting those pictures so quickly. Now the lamp in its current configuration is locked in place. In order to swing or move the upper part of the lamp a locking switch must be pressed or activated. This will release the lock and the LED lamp will swing upward.

Now it's possible that the switch to release the lock is either at the side of the clamps or the back of the LED lamp. If you can post a photo of the back of the LED lamp, I suspect we will see the switch.

Now the clamp operates like a clothes peg, in fact if you look carefully at their configuration it looks like clothes pegs. The open ends of the peg must be pressed together at the same time to open them up. Pressing one side will not make them open.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

I just can’t see a locking switch. I understand what you mean.

EricL

Hi @victoriacalhoun

I'm passing by the store tomorrow. Allow me to investigate further, I'm sure there is a way to operate and release the lock on your light. As soon as I have more information, I'll get back to you.

Thank you for your patience.

Eric

Hi @victoriacalhoun,

I saw your comment about resolving your issue in the other discussion. I just wanted to confirm that you don't require further assistance with the light.

Mitchell

Hi Mitchell

Thank you for your comment. I worked it out, yes. I just needed to be a little more heavy handed with it. Thanks again.

Victoria

I am having same problem.how did you fix it?

I have the same problem. If I were any more heavy handed I will break it. How has this been resolved?

Noyade

Hi @EricL and @MitchellMc

Just wondering - in situations like this - is it possible to get/invite representatives from companies like Ironhorse and others, to join the discussion on this site? I thought it would be in their interest?

Cheers.

Jason

Hi @Noyade,

Thanks for your feedback.

We're asked the community about whether they would like Bunnings suppliers to directly participate on the community and many were concerned that businesses would simply advertise their products. The alternative that we will continue with is for our resident Bunnings D.I.Y. experts to get assistance from suppliers on behalf of community members and share it in relevant discussions.

Jason

So how did she sesolve it? If I force it I will break it.

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @tonybburch.

I've just headed into one of our stores to take a look at the item. Both the clamp and pivot mechanism are both quite tight out of the box. I can see what you mean, as it almost appears that the pivot mech will break, but it doesn't. Apply a bit more force, and you'll find that it starts moving, and the movement thereafter frees up dramatically; it's just the initial first movement that is tight. There is no release mechanism to worry about.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

Success, but with a lot of force. Many buyers would be uncertain about that.

I'll provide that feedback to Arlec @tonybburch.

Many thanks for your patience.

Mitchell

cameron2025

Hi.

how do I charge this light?

i insert the female connection over top of male connector pin.

but, do i need to have the light switched on to have the charge go through?

if not, what is the process?

cameton

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @cameron2025. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about the Arlec IronHorse light.

Charging the unit should be as simple as plugging in the charging cable. There should be no need to have the light turned on during this process.

Is the light not taking a charge?

Let me tag @victoriacalhoun to see if they have any advice.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

Hey @cameron2025 -

You don't have to have the light on to charge, but I must say I am pretty disappointed with the units.

I purchased 3 and they do not hold charge for longer than 5 -7 minutes and they are not under heavy use at my place. Since they don't hold charge, it kind of defeats the purpose of a portable and rechargeable worklight.

It is a shame because having the clamp is a great design. Although in my opinion everything should be USBC2 connecting these days, rather than the male and female.