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YEARS ago I bought the dc022 earlier version of this lamp assy with dual chargers for 12 to 18V nicad packs (which I still use and keep in my truck its saved me from sudden darkness so many times I won't hesitate to have the new version). My only concern is that the dc022 protected the bulb really well by folding it flat against a metal plate to store it when the light assy is folded shut while the dc020 leaves the bulb exposed to the side. I do like the more compact and portable size of the dc022 as well as the lower weight, but miss the near 3 hour runtime with 2 XRP batteries and multi-voltage chargers loaded into the DC022. p.s. watch the price I've seen it move $20 down once in a while when amazon puts dewalt on sale
This would be a 5 star dewalt tool had they included a multi chemistry charger in the same manner the dc022 had 2 chargers built into it. Everything is there power, battery holder, and light so there is no excuse for not putting a lithium capable charger inside this unit which is why it's only 4 star rated. Dewalt did do a good job packing with the light packed separately, however be sure that you put the light cover aside exactly as it came off it has a rounded side and a flat side, so of the 4 possible re-attachment methods, only one works.
Having covered the 020's negatives, I like the smaller size of the DC020 for portability. The 022 is a big lamp with 3 gfci outlets and 2 chargers while the 020 adds more flexibility for batteries (but just one socket and no gfci I carry a separate gfci anyways) one less outlet, and perhaps a better design for portability.
The folded u shaped tube is used in many CF torcherie lamps that replace the hot burning 500watt halogen deisngs previously used. It is bright, aimaable, and since it runs on both the AC or DC sources in the DC020 fixture you are never left in the dark when murphy steps into the construction site by draining the generator tank, turning off the generator, unplugging your cord, or when the workers go home early and you have just a bit of work left so you don't have to come back tomorrow all those cases switch from AC to DC power on the light and the EXACT right time, just giving murphy an evil stare back when lights go out and yours stays on. That feature remains which makes this a great power failure light while working in places you can't afford to loose light if the AC mains drops for any reason.
I just wish it had a lithium charger I'd be alot more likely to try one lithium pack on my new tools if it had come with a charger like its predicessor, the dc022 did (charged 2 simultaneously)
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I love these lights! (I bought one from a big box retailer and went back and bought another!) They're super bright and run very cool. Starts bright and takes about two minutes to get to full brightness.Much faster -and so much cooler in the garage with no A/C -than trying to set up and plug in my old-style Halogen lights on tripods. It takes just a few seconds to grab them and turn them on. Then I've learned how great they are and now I'm using them in the office for extra backlighting behind my desk. As it turns out, they're also great for computer work without glare (just aim at ceiling). They seem very tough, too. (Try to remember they're lights and made of glass, but it's easy to forget with such a sturdy housing!) There's a hard plexiglass cover over the bulb itself. The only con I've found is that they don't also charge the battery the way the radio does, as another reviewer noted, but that's no big deal to me. (Incidentally, the vacuum cleaner doesn't charge the batteries either.)
They're just fantastic. I can't address the reliability of the bulbs or ballasts, yet, but DeWALT makes good stuff. I'll post back if I have any problems.
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