Unilite PS-IL5R LED Inspection Light: Specifications and Safety Notes
At a glance
- What it is: A rechargeable handheld LED inspection light with a magnetic clip and a small torch in the head.
- Key specifications: 500 lumens main light plus a 200 lumen head torch; 3 to 7 hours run time; USB charging; IP54; impact resistant to 1 metre; 200 g (B&Q listing).
- Suits: Garage and workshop jobs, and looking under bonnets and sinks.
- Skip if: You want a stated battery capacity; the pages we opened do not give one.
We haven’t tested this product ourselves. This page summarises two UK retailers’ listings, checked 19 October 2026. Unilite’s own site would not load.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Unilite PS-IL5R LED USB rechargeable inspection light | [1][2] |
| Light output | 500 lumens; the B&Q page also lists a 200 lumen torch in the head | [1][2] |
| Run time | 3 to 7 hours | [1] |
| Charging | DC USB, with a USB cable included; red-to-green charging indicator | [1] |
| Durability | IP54; impact resistant to 1 metre | [1][2] |
| Weight | 200 g | [1] |
| Price | £39.99 at B&Q (sold by a marketplace seller); £25.61 including VAT at City Plumbing | [1][2] |
| Battery capacity, dimensions, guarantee | Not stated on either page; not verified | n/a |
What owners report
We have not reviewed owner feedback for this product.
Known issues and safety
Recall check: we searched GOV.UK product safety alerts, reports and recalls (Office for Product Safety and Standards) for “unilite” on 19 October 2026 and found no results [3]. Check the list again before you buy.
We did not review a manual. Charge it with the supplied cable, and do not use it near petrol or other flammable vapour unless it is rated for that.
Questions people ask
How long does it run?
Between 3 and 7 hours, depending on the setting [1].
Is it waterproof?
It is IP54, which means dust and splash resistant, not waterproof [1][2].
Alternatives
- Other car accessories: See our car accessories hub.
Our verdict
Based on the evidence, this suits garage and workshop use. Prices differ by £14 between the two retailers, and we could not confirm battery size or guarantee. This is a research summary, not a test result.
Sources
- Unilite PS-IL5R LED USB Rechargeable Inspection Light 500 Lumen, B&Q (UK retailer listing, marketplace seller), diy.com. The page shows no date. Checked 19 October 2026.
- Unilite PS-IL5R LED Inspection Light, City Plumbing (UK retailer listing), cityplumbing.co.uk. The page shows no date. Checked 19 October 2026.
- GOV.UK search of product safety alerts, reports and recalls, Office for Product Safety and Standards, gov.uk. Searched 19 October 2026.