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OAITW r.2.0

(30,529 posts) Sun Jul 25, 2021, 07:04 PM Jul 2021

I bought two 4 packs of Emergen LED lightbulbs today.

Last edited Sun Jul 25, 2021, 07:37 PM - Edit history (1)

what piqued my interest with these bulbs is they incorporate Lithium Ion batteries that provide 4 hours of lighting if you lose power. They look and operate as a typical lightbulb, except if you lose power, the battery kicks in. They also come with a holder that has a hook to hang, so they can be used if you are need lighting outdoors. Not cheap, but they will be handy in lamps that are not on my solar battery system back-up.

More info here...

https://trendyhometech.com/tools/emergenbulb.php?affId=76E606D5&c1=us&c2=35974107074

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I bought two 4 packs of Emergen LED lightbulbs today. (Original Post) OAITW r.2.0 Jul 2021 OP

Good to know blm Jul 2021 #1

I use LED head lamps when the power dies Warpy Jul 2021 #2

A electrician told me recently that LED lightbulbs is the most energy efficient . . . Lovie777 Jul 2021 #3

I go old school. multigraincracker Jul 2021 #4

blm

(114,282 posts)

1. Good to know

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Sun Jul 25, 2021, 07:06 PM

Jul 2021

We lose power too often in these NC mountains.

Warpy

(113,845 posts)

2. I use LED head lamps when the power dies

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Sun Jul 25, 2021, 07:11 PM

Jul 2021

Depending on how many LEDs they have, the life of 3 AAA batteries can be pretty long. They leave your hands free and put the light where you need it.

The power was off for 4 days in fall 2020. Head lamps and a battery powered AM/FM/SW radio got me through.

Lovie777

(19,836 posts)

3. A electrician told me recently that LED lightbulbs is the most energy efficient . . .

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Sun Jul 25, 2021, 07:20 PM

Jul 2021

multigraincracker

(36,145 posts)

4. I go old school.

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Sun Jul 25, 2021, 08:02 PM

Jul 2021

I always have a couple of antique oil lamps around. There is no market for them now and you can get a nice one for a couple of bucks and a buck or two more if it has a finger hole handle. Just be really careful and not start a fire. I don't have any little ones and my cat is old and not very curious anymore.

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