@PooltoyWolf Could they be used as a bike light? Probably, but YMMV on whether it would be an effective one. Typical inexpensive bike headlights of the pre-LED era had outputs ranging from 5 to 35 lumens, mostly closer to 5. Obviously, this would be worlds better. But bike headlights with a reliable runtime of several hours at 500 to 1200 lumens (continuous) are not expensive now.
@Mocha@werehatrack Even though they’re several times more expensive than alkalines, I only put lithium primaries (or rechargeables) in devices (e.g., a little laser measurer) where I think, “This is something that I really don’t want damaged by corrosion when I (re)discover it in a drawer a decade from now.”
@Mocha@werehatrack I find this statement puzzling, since I’ve been using many different battery brands over the decades and haven’t found Duracell, or Energizer, or any of the other ‘reputable brands’ to be noticeably more susceptible to leakage than the others. All batteries will leak if left unattended inside devices for long enough, though I have seen some brands (Lucas, anyone?) with a penchant for it.
@blastit I’m confused as to what exactly the point you’re trying to make is. Nearly everything electronic these days is made in China, as are smartphones, much of our cars, our appliances, clothing…the list goes on. By all means, attempt to never buy anything from China…you won’t get very far.
Sorry, but it just feels like a certain subset of people these days view ‘Made in China’ as some weird form of inferiority, when the reality is almost everything we buy that is more complex than a screwdriver or a cutting board has Chinese components in it. There’s no sense in going out of your way to avoid this, and it would be practically impossible to change the situation, at least within our lifetimes.
@blastit@PooltoyWolf@tweezak
I’ve seen it. Same, although once in a blue moon I’ve ordered something through them online that I can’t find anywhere else. Like a small fiber-optic Christmas tree. It came from a separate company; Walmart was just pretending to be Amazon.
@blastit@ergomeh@Kyeh@PooltoyWolf Nope. I swore off Amazon as well about 5 years back. My reason is that they allow people to sell counterfeit products. I refuse to support that so they’ll never get my money. Check mate.
I’ve gotten the habit of going directly to the manufacturer. Today I bought some stuff from Zojirushi, for example. Prices are the same and shipping was free. Win win.
@2many2no@troy Short version of my opinion: Okay, useful for small areas and close work, okay as a night walkies flashlight, but meh by comparison to a lot of what’s out there. I’m guessing 300-500 lumens tops as the starting output on high, with throttling as the SMD heats up and the battery voltage sags.
Securely attach this light around objects up to 2" in diameter.
Hmmm … this would be perfect to illuminate my gift for my girlfriend!! What’s the gift you ask?? Here, I’ll show you (but don’t tell her - I want it to be a surprise!):
Based solely on what’s in the HSN videos, I’m inclined to think these are in the 300-500 lumen range, almost certainly not more. And since getting over 500 out of 3 AAA cells is not going to happen for very long, I expect the output to step back from peak pretty quickly - which is very common. That’s just my opinion, I don’t have a sample for comparisons or testing, nor an accurate light box for direct measurement.
Meh, in general I think when selling anything with light listing the lumens and Kelvin is useful for decision making… without those two figures everything else is meaningless.
Given that today’s SD item is a four-pack of lights with an admitted 200 lumen output (max) for $12, the lack of a light output rating on these is understandable going to Raise More Questions.
@Nona The battery compartment on most such lights is on the back, and often requires a Phillips screwdriver to open. Flip the hinged back piece up and see if there’s a cover with a latch or some screws.
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Cool concept. I wonder if it could be used as a bike light?
EDIT: Not listed is what kind of batteries it uses. I assume a pair or triplet of AA or AAA cells, or perhaps it’s rechargeable?
@PooltoyWolf requires 3 AAA batteries (not included)
@troy Thank you!
@PooltoyWolf Could they be used as a bike light? Probably, but YMMV on whether it would be an effective one. Typical inexpensive bike headlights of the pre-LED era had outputs ranging from 5 to 35 lumens, mostly closer to 5. Obviously, this would be worlds better. But bike headlights with a reliable runtime of several hours at 500 to 1200 lumens (continuous) are not expensive now.
@werehatrack I’m gonna try one on the front of my electric scooter.
I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.
I guess it doesn’t use batteries.
@WaltC requires 3 AAA batteries (not included)
What batteries does it use and are they included?
@profelectronics 3 AAA, not included. The usual suspects will advise against Duracells. (So will I.)
@werehatrack whats wrong with duracells??
@Mocha They are widely despised among frequent users for their continuing propensity to leak and destroy devices without warning.
@Mocha @werehatrack Even though they’re several times more expensive than alkalines, I only put lithium primaries (or rechargeables) in devices (e.g., a little laser measurer) where I think, “This is something that I really don’t want damaged by corrosion when I (re)discover it in a drawer a decade from now.”
@Mocha @werehatrack I find this statement puzzling, since I’ve been using many different battery brands over the decades and haven’t found Duracell, or Energizer, or any of the other ‘reputable brands’ to be noticeably more susceptible to leakage than the others. All batteries will leak if left unattended inside devices for long enough, though I have seen some brands (Lucas, anyone?) with a penchant for it.
3x AAA needed.
Needs 3x aaa (not included) if anyone’s curious.
Pretend there’s a great bullet point here where this isn’t “Made in China” crud.
@blastit the iphone is made in China too. So what are you trying to say?
@blastit I’m confused as to what exactly the point you’re trying to make is. Nearly everything electronic these days is made in China, as are smartphones, much of our cars, our appliances, clothing…the list goes on. By all means, attempt to never buy anything from China…you won’t get very far.
Sorry, but it just feels like a certain subset of people these days view ‘Made in China’ as some weird form of inferiority, when the reality is almost everything we buy that is more complex than a screwdriver or a cutting board has Chinese components in it. There’s no sense in going out of your way to avoid this, and it would be practically impossible to change the situation, at least within our lifetimes.
@blastit @PooltoyWolf Also, I suspect that a lot of the people who object to things made in China have no problem shopping at Walmart …
@blastit @Kyeh @PooltoyWolf Look up the documentary: “Is Wal-Mart Good For America?” It was shown on Frontline on PBS many years ago. After seeing that I have never set foot in a Wal-Mart or bought any of their merchandise. Never will either.
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/documentary/showswalmart/
@blastit @PooltoyWolf @tweezak
I’ve seen it. Same, although once in a blue moon I’ve ordered something through them online that I can’t find anywhere else. Like a small fiber-optic Christmas tree. It came from a separate company; Walmart was just pretending to be Amazon.
@blastit @Kyeh @PooltoyWolf @tweezak But you’ll shop Amazon instead?
@blastit @ergomeh @Kyeh @PooltoyWolf Nope. I swore off Amazon as well about 5 years back. My reason is that they allow people to sell counterfeit products. I refuse to support that so they’ll never get my money. Check mate.
@blastit @Kyeh @PooltoyWolf If the only options are Amazon or Wal-Mart, I don’t need it.
I’ve gotten the habit of going directly to the manufacturer. Today I bought some stuff from Zojirushi, for example. Prices are the same and shipping was free. Win win.
Please define “powerful” “brilliant” light in more specific terms such as lumens.
@2many2no Can’t really find that info, but the google link and videos you’ll find give a good idea on the light output.
@2many2no @troy Short version of my opinion: Okay, useful for small areas and close work, okay as a night walkies flashlight, but meh by comparison to a lot of what’s out there. I’m guessing 300-500 lumens tops as the starting output on high, with throttling as the SMD heats up and the battery voltage sags.
I can’t believe they’re charging $8 for this dollar store crap.
Lumens please?
Passsss…maybe if it was all 3 in the pic for $8 or if rechargeable.
Hmmm … this would be perfect to illuminate my gift for my girlfriend!! What’s the gift you ask?? Here, I’ll show you (but don’t tell her - I want it to be a surprise!):
Based solely on what’s in the HSN videos, I’m inclined to think these are in the 300-500 lumen range, almost certainly not more. And since getting over 500 out of 3 AAA cells is not going to happen for very long, I expect the output to step back from peak pretty quickly - which is very common. That’s just my opinion, I don’t have a sample for comparisons or testing, nor an accurate light box for direct measurement.
Copy edit: "More light that your phone… " is true, but for selling these, you want “More light than your phone…”
@sjohnson If I may offer another suggested edit, it’s not “hot water heater”; it’s “water heater”.
@andymand @sjohnson right, why would anybody need to heat hot water?
So you only get 1 of those little lights for $8, am I’m missing something here (these look like they’d be $3.99 at Harbor Freight)???
Let’s not forget the $5 shipping meh will add to the price of the device. Like others have said, maybe if this was for a 3 pack…
@remyj123 shipping was up’d to $6 a while back.
@Woody1 Which makes this an even worse deal.
Meh, in general I think when selling anything with light listing the lumens and Kelvin is useful for decision making… without those two figures everything else is meaningless.
@OnionSoup Depends what you’re using it for. Maybe you want the PAR or PPFD so you can make optimal use of your vacuum sealer
And yet after all these great comments 168 people have bought this stuff already as of 10 am EST.
I just hope these lights are brighter than the people who buy them.
Can I get the last picture on a tee-shirt?
Perfect for making margs in the dark
Given that today’s SD item is a four-pack of lights with an admitted 200 lumen output (max) for $12, the lack of a light output rating on these is understandable going to Raise More Questions.
But can it make a margarita? Don’t leave us hanging!
/8ball Margs?
Ask again later
/8ball Margs yet?
Ask again later
/8ball How much farther?
Reply hazy try again
@TimOFiji I think we can call those a “no”.
where do the batteries go
@Nona the button on the bottom does nothing
@Nona The battery compartment on most such lights is on the back, and often requires a Phillips screwdriver to open. Flip the hinged back piece up and see if there’s a cover with a latch or some screws.