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Emergency Light Bulb
« on: June 19, 2013, 09:32:48 AM »
Came across this product and thought some might be interested.

I cannot recommend it as I have never used one or even seen one, but I like the concept although I haven't thought about any downsides besides cost yet.

The product is a LED light bulb that fits in a standard light socket.  What makes this one different is that it has a built in Lithium-Ion battery that will keep the bulb lit for 12 hours on the internal battery.

So, if the light is on when the power goes bye bye, it stays on..for 12 hours if needed. 

If the light is off, it comes with a remote to turn it on to run on battery power.

It can also be removed from the socket and carries around as a flashlight.

It will recharge when the power comes back on.  The Lithium-Ion battery is not adversely affected by a partial discharge/recharge cycle like some batteries are.  It does not develop a "memory".

Downside is the price:

Supply Options: The retail price of the new Backup Bulb is $99.95. However, as a part of our "Light up America" campaign you can get one for half-price, just $49.95. You can get two Backup Bulbs for $86.90 which saves you $113.00. Even better, you can get 3 Backup Bulbs for just $114.00 saving you $185.85.

If anyone is interested, here is the link

http://www.backupbulb.com/?utm_source=OTGA_BUB_Jun19&utm_medium=OTGA_BUB_Jun19&utm_campaign=OTGA_BUB_Jun19

For the record, I don't have the spare cash, so I won't be getting any bulbs at this time, but if I did, I'd give them a try.

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Re: Emergency Light Bulb
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2013, 12:57:39 PM »
or you can buy a emergency ballest for under 30 and wire it to several light fixture in your house.   they can run alot more powerful light for longer.
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Re: Emergency Light Bulb
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2013, 01:14:00 PM »
I'd have to install fluorescent light fixtures for it to work forst  :D :D 
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Re: Emergency Light Bulb
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2013, 01:35:02 PM »
no you don't   trust me...
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I always break all the clay pigeons,  some times its even with lead.

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Re: Emergency Light Bulb
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2013, 02:14:05 PM »
Gotta hand it to TAB. All these years out of the service and he's still a Coastie at heart. Here he is, reminding us of the importance of personal flotation devices. Good man TAB. ;D
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Re: Emergency Light Bulb
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2013, 02:37:14 PM »
what ballast  ;D ;D
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Re: Emergency Light Bulb
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2013, 04:54:22 PM »
Meanwhile, back on topic (man, her dad must be proud).. Oh right light bulbs, sorry, won't happen again. Anyhoo, I think its a neat idea. But for the same 50 bucks I can buy one of my Coleman battery powered lanterns that will light up a room bright enough to read by, and they're a lot more versatile. I think I'll pass.
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Re: Emergency Light Bulb
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2013, 06:24:20 PM »
I'll take ol' fashioned candles, oil lamps and the "bouncy girl" for $1000 Alex....

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Re: Emergency Light Bulb
« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2013, 01:54:14 PM »
Quote from: twyacht on June 19, 2013, 06:24:20 PM
I'll take ol' fashioned candles, oil lamps and the "bouncy girl" for $1000 Alex....

 ;D

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But she'll cost more than a $1000.......  ;D  ;D  ;D :o  :o
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