Hold it or hang it, this portable fluorescent work light is cool, insulated, shatter-resistant. Safe to handle, won't get hot, no danger of burns. Safer than incandescent lights where moisture, paint, chemicals or petroleum are present. Lights a greater area than a 150W incandescent bulb for 1/10 the electricity. 15W fluorescent lamp is replaceable and protected by shatter-proof insulated enclosure. 25' cord, hanging hook. 115VAC. 20 x 1-3/4". UL approved.