@AngusMatheson under a shelf above my bar, and in a closet that doesn’t have a light socket. It’s an odd shape, but it works fine IMO. I’m picking up two more to use outdoors for cheap stage lighting.
@adamselby Any idea if I can plug these into a wall socket that’s on a switch and use said wall switch to turn them off and on? I’m looking to replace the fluorescent lights currently under our kitchen cabinets.
When you work in ecommerce, you’re always thinking one season ahead. So ecommerce Christmas ends early. The moment it’s too late for orders to arrive by the 24th, forget the sugarplums.
Thanks for getting the VIOlife Power Banks out speedily! Just arrived today, 1 week after the deal. Stockings, here they come…
@RedOak…(Although, the packing left something to be desired. Conditioned to when everything was shipped in boxes. This was a softpack and the end was not properly sealed so it was lucky nothing slipped out!?!.. wait, did I order 2 or 3 twofers?)
I was really worried today would feature a Heavy Bar. Thank goodness it’s a Light Bar! Although I imagine some people would be pretty disappointed if they went to a bar that only had light beers on tap.
3 LEDs and a total of 9W consumption (so I’m guessing that means really 6W) - are these seriously bright enough to serve as under-cabinet lighting, or are they merely the mood lights they appear to be? Could really use these - if they’re bright enough.
@Pufferfishy Watts consumed doesn’t really mean much anymore. Lumens is the ‘how much light?’ game. But 334 isn’t a lot more than mood lighting across 16 inches depending on how concentrated it is - probably OK for close quarters like under an upper cupboard tho.
Hey, here’s a great idea when working in ecommerce and it’s too late for any more Christmas-focused sales as ecommerce Christmas has ended. Instead of figuring out what to sell next, how about filling some orders for the stuff you’ve already sold? You know, just saying.
Here’s the thread from the previous sale. @MrGlass it looks like you bought these; how do you like them? Are they bright enough? I’m not really a fan of tying up an outlet for lights, but I’m still considering this.
@jqubed I bought these for a project that ended up not needing them, so I actually only got to unboxing mine this weekend. Super bright! Like so bright the LEDs hurt my eyes. Wish it had a diffuser instead of 3 pinpoint LEDs. They also are kinda thick & oddly shaped. I can see how they might work in a kitchen as pictured, but theyre too big for use in cabinets etc like most strip lighting ive seen.
So TLDR: definitely bright enough, but not sure where they are practical based on size/shape
@MrGlass thanks for taking the time to write something real and helpful. While I appreciate a clever joke or running gag in the comments section, lately it’s really been bad.
@dlcarson Looks correct to me, of course where I have a power outlet there is nothing to be lit up. Closets don’t seem to be an option unless you have an outlet or a tacky extension cord running…
@dlcarson It does look like it has an option for USB plug in, so you could attach it to a power bank, and if you had 2 bower banks dedicated to this project, one could charge while the other is in use, and just swap them out as necessary?
Actually, this is one of your more useful items. But too late – I bought four of a similar model from Mall Wort earlier this year. They make working at the kitchen counter quite pleasant.
Well - really hoping that I can hard-wire these with the switches in the “on” position and they’ll all come on when the power is applied (a little dubious on the idea that a $0.05 rocker switch is somehow a dimmer as well) - in for 5.
@MrGlass I doubt it will - but I’m OK with that as long as they all come on when I flip the switch. What would suck is if they all picked a random brightness - but somehow I don’t see that happening.
Really bright (for under cabinet / over counter-top)
Dimmer is a separate button from the power switch, and it “resets” to full bright when power is removed
You can power it from either end (I’m using the “daisychain” port to run directly to the AC since it’s so much smaller than the ridiculously large plastic bung that is on the “default” power cord, which inexplicably they decided to put right next to the power button)
The daisychain cable is laughably short - it’s clearly intended for making a compact group and not really a “chain” under your cabinets.
9:39 - after beating the light into submission to get it to come on:
[1]:
9:58 - after hastily hard-wiring using wire nuts:
[2]:
(pro-tip - use the long piece of cardboard from the front of the packaging to make a simple screw location template)
And here it is on full dim - it really doesn’t look so different in the pic because it’s a shitty cell phone image and the ambient light is being metered as well as the LED itself
[3]:
Overall I’m pleased - as has been mentioned they really need diffuses to make them a little more pleasing. But they make an adequate amount of light. Not nearly as bright as a 23" 20W fluorescent - but also not nearly as large, temperamental, and maintenance-prone. At least I hope the latter is true. And they cost what 2 replacement bulbs cost.
Ironically - one of the reasons I wanted to replace this light was that it was working intermittently. We assumed because of the age of the house that it was the ballast going dead. When I pulled it out I discovered that there was merely a loose wire in some push-fit connector the had used to tie it into the circuit.
The only real con:
It does not come with screws that will allow you to mount it to flat surfaces without using the dorky corner bracket it comes with (they include machine screws and not wood screws). No huge deal for me as the screws that were holding the old light in had large enough heads to work.
Specs
What’s in the Box?
1x Light bar
1x Power cable
1x Linking cable
2x Mounting bracket
4x Mounting screws
Pictures
Retail packaging
Included
Bottom
Light and power button
Price Comparison
$30.98 at Amazon
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Warranty
2 Year AmerTac
Estimated Delivery
Monday, July 13th - Thursday, July 16th
You light up my life.
Bar none -dim lights are bright – shining idea meh-- may the light bar be with you to brighten your days!
I’ve been waiting for this to come back! Perfect light for my needs!
@adamselby how do you use them?
@AngusMatheson under a shelf above my bar, and in a closet that doesn’t have a light socket. It’s an odd shape, but it works fine IMO. I’m picking up two more to use outdoors for cheap stage lighting.
@adamselby Any idea if I can plug these into a wall socket that’s on a switch and use said wall switch to turn them off and on? I’m looking to replace the fluorescent lights currently under our kitchen cabinets.
@jnwc I don’t see why not. I’d test but I don’t have any outlets like that. There is a hard power switch so it should work though.
@adamselby Thanks! I didn’t see the hard power switch at first. That sealed the deal for me.
I’ve seen the light!
@Stallion
Thanks for getting the VIOlife Power Banks out speedily! Just arrived today, 1 week after the deal. Stockings, here they come…
@RedOak …(Although, the packing left something to be desired. Conditioned to when everything was shipped in boxes. This was a softpack and the end was not properly sealed so it was lucky nothing slipped out!?!.. wait, did I order 2 or 3 twofers?)
Personally I want to see what Eastek, Northek, and Southek have to offer before I pull the trigger.
@awk Making sure you have all four is a Cardinal rule!
LED Light Bar
50% fewer calories than an LED Bar!
I was really worried today would feature a Heavy Bar. Thank goodness it’s a Light Bar! Although I imagine some people would be pretty disappointed if they went to a bar that only had light beers on tap.
16 inches! My wife can barely handle the 7 she has already. (The 7 inch reading lamp above the bed you dirtbags).
@dwvirginia An Aerosmith song comes to mind.
@halnwheels You mean Bull Moose Jackson
3 LEDs and a total of 9W consumption (so I’m guessing that means really 6W) - are these seriously bright enough to serve as under-cabinet lighting, or are they merely the mood lights they appear to be? Could really use these - if they’re bright enough.
@Pufferfishy - plenty bright.
@Pufferfishy Watts consumed doesn’t really mean much anymore. Lumens is the ‘how much light?’ game. But 334 isn’t a lot more than mood lighting across 16 inches depending on how concentrated it is - probably OK for close quarters like under an upper cupboard tho.
In for 5 - hope you folks are right!
@Pufferfishy One of the answers on Amazon equated it to a 40w bulb.
If you string enough together, can you make a light bar saber?
@mehcuda67 It is as if millions of puns suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced.
Hey, here’s a great idea when working in ecommerce and it’s too late for any more Christmas-focused sales as ecommerce Christmas has ended. Instead of figuring out what to sell next, how about filling some orders for the stuff you’ve already sold? You know, just saying.
@JustKen
Sean Paul wants these
Here’s the thread from the previous sale. @MrGlass it looks like you bought these; how do you like them? Are they bright enough? I’m not really a fan of tying up an outlet for lights, but I’m still considering this.
@jqubed I bought these for a project that ended up not needing them, so I actually only got to unboxing mine this weekend. Super bright! Like so bright the LEDs hurt my eyes. Wish it had a diffuser instead of 3 pinpoint LEDs. They also are kinda thick & oddly shaped. I can see how they might work in a kitchen as pictured, but theyre too big for use in cabinets etc like most strip lighting ive seen.
So TLDR: definitely bright enough, but not sure where they are practical based on size/shape
@MrGlass thanks for taking the time to write something real and helpful. While I appreciate a clever joke or running gag in the comments section, lately it’s really been bad.
I was hoping this was battery operated so I could use it in a dark closet but that doesn’t seem to be an option, correct?
@dlcarson Looks correct to me, of course where I have a power outlet there is nothing to be lit up. Closets don’t seem to be an option unless you have an outlet or a tacky extension cord running…
@dlcarson Maybe These?
@Pufferfishy I just ordered them! Thanks so much for going the extra mile for me. Merry Christmas!
@Pufferfishy That is what I need, especially for cabinets. The motion Detector is just a plus.
@dlcarson yeah, I want this for an old china cabinet. @Pufferfishy, I’m not seeing anything about a motion detector.
I really like today’s meh. Might not be the erfect ting for a nick knack cabinet though.
@wew The motion detection is on the (now sold out) Wal*Mart battery operated units
@dlcarson It does look like it has an option for USB plug in, so you could attach it to a power bank, and if you had 2 bower banks dedicated to this project, one could charge while the other is in use, and just swap them out as necessary?
Actually, this is one of your more useful items. But too late – I bought four of a similar model from Mall Wort earlier this year. They make working at the kitchen counter quite pleasant.
Well - really hoping that I can hard-wire these with the switches in the “on” position and they’ll all come on when the power is applied (a little dubious on the idea that a $0.05 rocker switch is somehow a dimmer as well) - in for 5.
/image sweaty blase bath
@Pufferfishy the power button also controls dimmer. Not sure if it will remember on/off & dimmer after losing power
@MrGlass I doubt it will - but I’m OK with that as long as they all come on when I flip the switch. What would suck is if they all picked a random brightness - but somehow I don’t see that happening.
I guess I will know soon enough
Yes, I’d like to use these as under cabinet lights that are hard wired to a light switch. Is this going to be possible/feasible?
If you link a few together, do they all function off the first switch or do you turn each one on separately?
I was just having a conversation with my girl friend about needing lighting in the laundry room. and then MEH! things are looking bright…
Why are there no reviews on this anywhere?
Not very useful for a vegetarian. I already have a rice cooker. Guess I’m not in their target demo.
@DFSdave Vegetarians can see in the dark?
@gertiestn Yes, when a vegetarian eats enough carrots, they gain magical powers!
“…forget the sugarplums.”
Darn! I guess I missed when meh had the sugarplums on sale…but. anyway, have a mehhy Christmas. meh!
How dim can these go?
/giphy light-pleasing-scene
OK - these are AWESOME
Really bright (for under cabinet / over counter-top)
Dimmer is a separate button from the power switch, and it “resets” to full bright when power is removed
You can power it from either end (I’m using the “daisychain” port to run directly to the AC since it’s so much smaller than the ridiculously large plastic bung that is on the “default” power cord, which inexplicably they decided to put right next to the power button)
The daisychain cable is laughably short - it’s clearly intended for making a compact group and not really a “chain” under your cabinets.
Yay meh!
9:39 - after beating the light into submission to get it to come on:
[1]:
9:58 - after hastily hard-wiring using wire nuts:
[2]:
(pro-tip - use the long piece of cardboard from the front of the packaging to make a simple screw location template)
And here it is on full dim - it really doesn’t look so different in the pic because it’s a shitty cell phone image and the ambient light is being metered as well as the LED itself
[3]:
Overall I’m pleased - as has been mentioned they really need diffuses to make them a little more pleasing. But they make an adequate amount of light. Not nearly as bright as a 23" 20W fluorescent - but also not nearly as large, temperamental, and maintenance-prone. At least I hope the latter is true. And they cost what 2 replacement bulbs cost.
Ironically - one of the reasons I wanted to replace this light was that it was working intermittently. We assumed because of the age of the house that it was the ballast going dead. When I pulled it out I discovered that there was merely a loose wire in some push-fit connector the had used to tie it into the circuit.
The only real con:
It does not come with screws that will allow you to mount it to flat surfaces without using the dorky corner bracket it comes with (they include machine screws and not wood screws). No huge deal for me as the screws that were holding the old light in had large enough heads to work.
no dimmer and cords are white not brown.
do not like it at all
all I can say is wow, great lite , great price ! Please get more! Happy Camper :-)