@2many2no@outz If as the name suggests they are “atomic,” they are blindingly bright but last less than a second before fading. No one is sure if they deplete the batteries or simply incinerate them first.
@shirlema Well, they ARE “Atomic.” Which either suggests a blindingly bright (albeit very brief) flash of light, or something incredibly small. Sorry, I’ve got nothing.
@shirlema The “atomic beam” claim has me wondering if they’re stating the obvious in that the product contains atoms, or are they suggesting it contains radioactive isotopes? Fun for the whole family!
@baus7@blaineg@GeckoD Well, eventually you would need fresh plutonium but its half-life would be longer than your full-life, especially if you hung around the thing for too long.
The Amazon reviews say these use up batteries quickly, but are bright. I suggest going to Farbor Height and get these lights for $4 or free with purchase
@gustador@PHRoG Yeah. Not a great magnet, but it’s enough to keep it attached to the side (inside) of my desk drawer at work so the light is always (mostly) where I put it. It’s not a great light, but it’s enough to help me see under my desk or in other dark corners of my cubicle.
Wait, are you saying I spent my hard-earned cash on lame “regular” puck lights when I could have waited and had ATOMIC puck lights? Sigh. First mover disadvantage.
I have already bought similar, and their light doesn’t last long - a few minutes, even with the most powerful super batteries. I wish there was a way to turn off their battery draining, WHEN NOT IN USE. Great concept, but when I lose power during a storm, they won’t light in an emergency, even if I had previously used them minimally.
Every time tap lights are offered, I try to think of a personal use case for them and come up wanting. Hmmm… maybe a little light for my Unsimply Stitched sock drawer so the skulls and yetis aren’t too scared of each other in the dark.
Specs
Mounting Instructions
What’s in the Box?
5x Atomic Beam TapLights
Price Comparison
$39.95 at Amazon for a 5-Pack
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Tuesday, Sep 21 - Monday, Sep 27
You light up my life!
/giphy groan
how many lumens per?
@outz and how long on a set of batteries?
@2many2no @outz If as the name suggests they are “atomic,” they are blindingly bright but last less than a second before fading. No one is sure if they deplete the batteries or simply incinerate them first.
@2many2no @outz @ThunderChicken
/image nuclear bomb sunglasses
Any idea how bright these are? I always have issues with stuff like these being bright as the sun
@shirlema Well, they ARE “Atomic.” Which either suggests a blindingly bright (albeit very brief) flash of light, or something incredibly small. Sorry, I’ve got nothing.
@shirlema The “atomic beam” claim has me wondering if they’re stating the obvious in that the product contains atoms, or are they suggesting it contains radioactive isotopes? Fun for the whole family!
@shirlema The retail packaging for these claims (in two places) that they are ASTONISHINGLY BRIGHT! (And one place simply “Ultra-bright”).
So, I’d guess . . . bright.
My push button LED light drawer won’t close already or I WOULD GET THEM
15 AAAs huh? Eh, what the hell.
@GeckoD yeah…that’s no fun. These are an investment in future purchases.
@baus7 @GeckoD Yeah but being “atomic” it’s nice that they work on readily-available AAAs because Plutonium refills would be really hard to get.
@baus7 @GeckoD @pmarin But if it was plutonium, you’d never need to refill it.
@baus7 @blaineg @GeckoD Well, eventually you would need fresh plutonium but its half-life would be longer than your full-life, especially if you hung around the thing for too long.
Along with battery packs, my wife has also banned me from buying flashlights or any other type of light from Meh.
@allen721 simply don’t tell her like I don’t tell my spouse.
@allen721 I feel your pain good sir. I am also prohibited from buying anymore flashlights as well as thumb drives and pocket knives.
Come on, Meh, it’s staring you in the face. Model number 13373 - they’re not just LEET, they’re LEETE! (Gamers will understand.)
@CatFriend not sure what level you are joking at, but 13373 on a calculator, turned upside down would be : ELEET
@CatFriend yes! And not just gamers, but those who “texted” with pagers.
@CatFriend Meh knows and has a special slash command so you can do Leet Speak (/leet).
1 H4V3 N0 1D34 WH47 70 54Y F0R 7H15 D3M0N57R4710N.
@kevinrs Didn’t look at the upside down calc angle. Was just using straight “leet speak” with an added “e”.
@schmani Didn’t think about that . . .
@cengland0 Didn’t realize they had that option, but since they do, I’m surprised they didn’t go that route.
@CatFriend @cengland0 Wow! Now I feel like I know all your passwords.
@accelerator That would make one of us who knows them, 'cause I sure don’t.
Woe, batteries? Is Atomic Power a lie?
@hchavers
/image the cake is a lie
@hchavers @pmarin And in this case, the cake is yellow.
@hchavers atomic batteries…
The Amazon reviews say these use up batteries quickly, but are bright. I suggest going to Farbor Height and get these lights for $4 or free with purchase
@gustador I’ve got no less than 30 of these guys, they’re solid for a free light. Magents super-suck though.
@gustador @PHRoG The worst flashlight magnets are on that green Dorcy that came in a recent IRK, they can’t even hold the flashlight in place.
@gustador or as AvE calls it, Hazard Fraught.
https://avedictionary.com/hazard-fraught/
@gustador @PHRoG Yeah. Not a great magnet, but it’s enough to keep it attached to the side (inside) of my desk drawer at work so the light is always (mostly) where I put it. It’s not a great light, but it’s enough to help me see under my desk or in other dark corners of my cubicle.
Yet another battery eating device I don’t need.
Now if they had a timer and turned off and ran from 18650 cells…
AAA ? Go away, or I shall taunt you a second time.
Oh, Madge!
A³ batteries? $3 apiece? No thanks, I’ll continue using a candle- it put out more light & lasts longer. Plus, the hot wax is kinda kinky…
Ha the last pic nailed it
Wait, are you saying I spent my hard-earned cash on lame “regular” puck lights when I could have waited and had ATOMIC puck lights? Sigh. First mover disadvantage.
Well hey, now this is handy.
/buy
@DoctorOW It worked! Your order number is: pious-hissing-zebra
/image pious hissing zebra
I have already bought similar, and their light doesn’t last long - a few minutes, even with the most powerful super batteries. I wish there was a way to turn off their battery draining, WHEN NOT IN USE. Great concept, but when I lose power during a storm, they won’t light in an emergency, even if I had previously used them minimally.
Every time tap lights are offered, I try to think of a personal use case for them and come up wanting. Hmmm… maybe a little light for my Unsimply Stitched sock drawer so the skulls and yetis aren’t too scared of each other in the dark.
Can’t believe I’m finally saying this but
PASS
Amazon has these for $11.99 same 5 pack🥴
Great!
Stocking stuffers.