Milwaukee M12 Rover Compact Flood Light Review

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Milwaukee M12 Rover Compact Flood Light Review

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Home Depot: homedepot.sjv....
Thanks to Milwaukee and Home Depot for providing a free sample in exchange for my review.
Product number is 2364-20.

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@thethinblueline2444 7 жыл бұрын

Outstanding review! Not sure how it would be possible to review something better then that. I'll be purchasing this light (maybe 2) tomorrow.

@DoresoomReviews 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for the compliment! I really try to be as informative as possible, and it means a lot to me to hear that. Glad I could help.

@thethinblueline2444 7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Keep up the good work! :)

@ApacheLife-50 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Great review, can't get much better. I feel like he should review all of the products I am on the fence about!

@supersabrosinho 3 жыл бұрын

No fluff, no blah blah blah, no mindless rambling. Your review should set an example to the rest and KZfaq of what a quality review is. THANK YOU!!

@DoresoomReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@workingmanrondoyle3287 5 жыл бұрын

I'm an electrician and use this light on a daily basis for my trim out's in houses that don't yet have the power hooked up from the utility company. This is one amazing light! Great color light that's easy on eyes unlike others. One thing Milwaukee could improve on this light, is to make the clamping feature hold to 2" for the edges of exterior doors which are commonly 1¾" to 1⅞" thick. This would be most helpful in a residential house that has the sheetrock already hung because there are no exposed studs to clamp to.

@marcowens3522 Жыл бұрын

They have the m18 out which has way better battery life! The light can pop up and swivel around.

@bobwolf1811 5 жыл бұрын

This video is an excellent example of how to present a tool to someone who wants to know more about it and might want to buy it. You stayed on topic, covered all the salient points, and didn't have any distractions (such as pets or people) wandering in and out of your shots. I've been considering whether I want to get this M12 light or the similar M18 version. Now that you've put this light through its paces, I know that I would like to get one. Keep up the good work!

@DoresoomReviews 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad I could help.

@NaluRash 7 жыл бұрын

man I'm so glad I went with Milwaukee, they have all kinds of great tools. I have the lantern light I use all the time but I'm gonna pick up this light soon. like tomorrow. thanks for the review

@DoresoomReviews 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I really don't think any other manufacturer has a 10.8/12V line nearly as extensive as the M12 platform.

@ruftime 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review! Home Depot has an online special right now for $79 including a 2ah battery!

@RideAlongside 4 жыл бұрын

Canyon Racer it’s $69 today if you need another.

@nestornieves9822 2 жыл бұрын

I love this light!

@TerryManitoba Жыл бұрын

I agree 100% that they did a great job designing this light. I've had mine going on 5 years and use it a bunch around the house/garage. But it also works so well as an RV/camp light because it is very rugged - water-resistant & you alway have an extra battery kicking around - just in case...

@RideAlongside 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review. You truly did a tremendous job in hitting all the points. Well done. Thank you. -Nick 😃👍

@joshuaarellano6600 4 жыл бұрын

This was a really great review of all of the features. Much appreciated.

@Ch4osWe4veR 4 жыл бұрын

Could see this being great as an area light for mechanical work, maybe paired with a handheld work light like the M12 Stick or one of their USB recharging lights for getting into the shadows and tight areas. Could stick it to your open hood and it should be at a great angle to light up the engine bay, or set it on the ground and it should shine right up into the suspension or other parts of the underside with the car jacked up (I don't have a lift).

@nathanh3538 4 жыл бұрын

I am a subscriber after seeing the quality you put into your review.

@InsuranceIsLegalizedRobbery 3 жыл бұрын

Many times i keep wondering myself, “why I buy all the tools when I really don’t have that much of a need for them” ? and I’m positive that I am not the only guy questioning this, lol I worry to go visit a therapist from a potential response: “ You sir, ...have an obsession.. better to cut the crap out” 😂😂

@DoresoomReviews 3 жыл бұрын

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@brockspencer5949 5 жыл бұрын

Answered every question I had and sold it completely with the attic demonstration. Thank you for the useful review.

@DoresoomReviews 5 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! This is still one of my favorite lights to grab for quick projects around the house.

@drwaynebyrd 9 ай бұрын

This was super helpful man. My wife and I are starting a pop-up burger joint and we need lights to illuminate our booth. I think a few of thess would do the trick.🤙🏾

@oldretireddude 7 жыл бұрын

Maybe the minimum metal thickness recommendation has more to do with the possibility of the light's magnets bending a thin metal surface as it's being removed.

@DoresoomReviews 7 жыл бұрын

oldvideodude I totally didn't even think about that, but you very well might be right.

@draynraB 4 жыл бұрын

I came upon one of your reviews a couple of days ago and have now watched a few more. You do a great job providing good quality information with a clear presentation. Love your approach and attitude as you have now become my go to guy when I want an informative, no nonsense review. Great job. Keep up the great work!!!

@DoresoomReviews 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@IronWarrior1316 6 жыл бұрын

M18 rover is even better with the swiveling head. Awesome light.

@DPShopTalk 5 жыл бұрын

Great review👍 Milwaukee did a nice job of the design on that light.

@DoresoomReviews 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, this light's a winner for sure. So you're scoping out more M12 tools after picking up the impact and ratchet? 😄

@DPShopTalk 5 жыл бұрын

@@DoresoomReviews lol yeah I thought I would see what else is out there in the M12 line

@leemonegan2445 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent review! Thanks. Now I know what I'm using my Home Depot gift card on

@DoresoomReviews 7 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. Merry Christmas!

@d32b44 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review, just ordered mine from Amazon $66

@reptileguardian941 6 жыл бұрын

Saw this thing at Home Depot for the first time today. Took a lot for me to not grab this baby and bringing it home. Next time. ;) thanks for this review.

@larryvail1066 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent review - one oOne of the best product reviews I've ever seen. Very thorough and well explained.

@smithmal01 5 жыл бұрын

Now that was a very well thought out and thorough review. You really did a great job of discussing the specs and providing some real-life demo examples. LOVED IT! Consider me a new subscriber!

@DoresoomReviews 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jeffmcmillan9191 7 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha! Milwaukee should have demoed swinging it around on framing square. It makes quite a convincing argument.

@DoresoomReviews 7 жыл бұрын

Ha, yeah I was too lazy to wheel my table saw or big tool chest over for a solid surface, so I improvised.

@patrickphippspa584 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy! Your a NATURAL at making great videos. This, like the light, is a WINNER! Appreciate you! New Subscriber, thumbs up and "bell" rung for notifications.

@DoresoomReviews 7 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback too - it means a lot.

@robkenney826 4 жыл бұрын

Omg!! Home Depot right now has the hammer drill and impact driver with 2 5 amp batteries and (2) free 3,000 lumen m18 river lights with blow molded case for 399.99 steal of a deal as the lights alone are 149.99 each

@jeremyd6775 3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered mine. Great review!

@robb233 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for the video. Strange question. Would you be able to tell me the voltage coming from the driver board to the LED plate? It has its own connector cable if that helps. Problem is mine got damaged, and the PCB board is beyond repair, but the LEDs light up on my lab bench power supply. I just need to be careful not to overdrive the voltage or current. Tried calling the company but they said its proprietary. Thanks very much.

@DoresoomReviews Жыл бұрын

I don't plan on disassembling mine, sorry. But I'd bet the driver board outputs a PWM 12V, since stepping up or down would introduce more inefficiencies.

@robb233 Жыл бұрын

@@DoresoomReviews That's okay, I understand. When I connected mine to the lab bench, I didnt get any current flow at all until around 12.5V, and much brighter at 13.5V, so I think there must be some step-up stage involved. From what Ive seen online, led drivers, usually involve some fixed-current output. Offhand do you recall the fully charged battery voltage? Cheers.

@ThacMan 7 жыл бұрын

Nice light! Great review bud. Thanks

@eazyrat Жыл бұрын

A light like this woth colour temp would be perfect. Harsh white leds aren't always great if they have to be positioned in line of sight

@DoresoomReviews Жыл бұрын

Ryobi has one with adjustable color temp: homedepot.sjv.io/e49nkj

@eazyrat Жыл бұрын

@@DoresoomReviews ah nice I keep hearing good things about ryobi. Link doesn't work me.

@DoresoomReviews Жыл бұрын

They make a great budget price point tool with decent quality. If it's an oddball tool that I only use once in a while, I almost always buy Ryobi. Their drain auger, glue gun, and caulk gun are great examples. Weird that the link doesn't work for you. It's model number P795 if you want to Google.

@MRHEAT20 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great review - I will be picking up one tomorrow

@ReyLande 7 жыл бұрын

Good light and Very good review.

@DoresoomReviews 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Always good to hear feedback.

@d-c-g6525 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome review! Would it be possible for you to compare this light to Ryobi' s P720?

@DoresoomReviews 7 жыл бұрын

I haven't used the P720 myself, but just from the specs, it's almost twice as bright as this M12 Rover, and the Ryobi can run off of both corded power or the 18V One+ batteries. I love the compactness and light weight of the Rover though. I own the M18 2360-20 floodlight too which is a little more comparable to the P720, but I grab the Rover instead almost every time for fast projects.

@TCPUDPATM 4 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic review. I have threbM18 rover and rocket light. You make me want to buy this on special now (and no I definitely don’t need it lol)

@user-sh2xw7gm8r 4 ай бұрын

Great review, 👍

@frankh1786 4 жыл бұрын

Would it stick to the hood of my truck for night work?

@DoresoomReviews 4 жыл бұрын

I've done that with mine no problems. Just make sure there's enough relatively flat real estate under there for the footprint of this to have good contact for the magnets.

@frankh1786 4 жыл бұрын

Doresoom Tool Reviews awesome thanks

@PowerScissor 2 жыл бұрын

Is that groove in the handle really for twine? It seems designed to hang on a nail on a jobsite to me...I'm struggling to imagine the engineers designing it for hanging on twine in this day and age.

@DoresoomReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Twine, nail, screw, string. Whatever you want - it just keeps it centered.

@pandaruiz6653 2 жыл бұрын

Great review

@michaelgallagher7933 5 жыл бұрын

Will this take a 6 amp battery and still stick with the magnet?

@DoresoomReviews 5 жыл бұрын

Yes it will still stick with an XC style pack. I've used it with a 4Ah, which is the same size as the 6Ah.

@michaelgallagher7933 5 жыл бұрын

Ok, thank you for your reply. Think I'll get a couple these for my Christmas treat! Keep up the great reviews! I think Milwaukee gear is the biz!

@LilasTools 4 жыл бұрын

Think I'll be buying one today!

@adrianramirez151 7 жыл бұрын

Great review bud!!

@DoresoomReviews 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@subradiant_music 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome review man. What kind of toolbox you have? I have a snap on and its incredible

@DoresoomReviews 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's an International 27" toolbox.

@markypolo55 6 жыл бұрын

Great Review. Thanks.

@tranceformer9309 6 жыл бұрын

I love this light! I left it in a costumers car 😭

@DoresoomReviews 6 жыл бұрын

Oh no! Maybe they'll bring it back? :/

@ehiggins7476 6 жыл бұрын

Great review. Thanks!

@carslover3509 7 жыл бұрын

great review thanks

@GreddyReaddy 4 жыл бұрын

Didn’t the m12 rover have a tilting head like the m18?

@DoresoomReviews 4 жыл бұрын

Nope. M12 came out before the M18 version too.

@gilbertrios5283 5 жыл бұрын

Another great review! I have a couple of these, it also is my go to light when I need one!

@dcart8581 7 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to plug it into wall outlet ?

@DoresoomReviews 7 жыл бұрын

No plug for power, just an M12 battery unfortunately. It may be possible to cobble together an adapter by wiring a 12VDC wall wart to the light's power contacts, but you'd probably void the warranty doing so.