engine compartment lighting

[theonlychuck]

has anyone installed any engine compartment lights? what i've been thinking of doing is running a few (2 or 3) lights and mounting them via magnet onto the underside of my hood and having a flip switch so i can see when i'm messing with my and light isn't available) and move them when needed. the electrical stuff isn't a problem, i'm just not sure what type of lights to use, i don't want anything that will drain my battery real quick, but i want enough light to see.

[sixsracing]

I've been reading online about LED lights for 12V applications. It was on a Landcruiser forum and I don't remember the vendor but I'll see what I can find. I would think LED would be the way to go, bright and they should last forever.

[Calimus]

This is something I've thought about as well. but I was looking at using cold cathode lights since they don't give off any heat and are already designed to work off 12v. It's just finding the right ones.

[BigDaddy90Cabby]

Cal, when you find them, let me know

[ens]

i took a light got 4 wires and a 10 amp fuse wired it up.. waterproof and all.. mounted it on the firewall with a wire-well.
its about 5 ft long so i can get it even out of the engine bay..
and it can be used as an awsome "please dont hit me my cars already broken" light

[kuklaki]

and it can be used as an awsome "please dont hit me my cars already broken" light

ROFL!!

[CalAltaDubber]

. the electrical stuff isn't a problem, i'm just not sure what type of lights to use, i don't want anything that will drain my battery real quick, but i want enough light to see.

I like the magnet mount idea, That would provide a nice means to move the light to a place where you need it.

I would suggest using something that would use a brake light bulb or two. Those bulbs are usually rated about 20 Watts. and use a 5A fuse for circuit protection. That would provide lots of light for "emergency" use and wouldnt be too hard on the battery.

Let us know how you make out.