Olde Brooklyn Lantern

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I found an interesting product on TV and they said that last up to 100,000 so it means 11 years - let assume = 100,000/24 then 4167/365 = 11 years (after round to nearest whole number).

What are you think about this product?
https://www.oldebrooklynlantern.com
 
I saw it advertised on TV. Funny how the lights go out during a power failure, but they can keep cooking, working on laptop, etc, once they fire up the Olde Brooklyn Lantern. Also, the thing looks like it is the size of a bar of soap. Save your money.
 
I actually have one similar, but it came from Walmart and has a rechargeable battery. The D batteries in the one in the link are going to cost money over the years I think.
 
Oh, and I should mention I do have it because of the retina damage and I can't see at all in the dark, so it is bright enough that I can go out on the back deck to get the dogs at night without falling.
 
saywhatkid said:
I saw it advertised on TV. Funny how the lights go out during a power failure, but they can keep cooking, working on laptop, etc, once they fire up the Olde Brooklyn Lantern. Also, the thing looks like it is the size of a bar of soap. Save your money.
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Cooking - during power failure - OH MY!!!

The stove needs power to heat up.
 
Either its rechargable or self powered by generator, the LED bulbs last forever. I have a handheld, generated squeeze handle LED flashlight in my car. Never needs batteries and never needs bulbs for years of life.
 
Reba said:
Not all stoves are electric. There are gas stoves. :lol:
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Yes, but what about the guy with the laptop? He could be doing offline work, but I find the whole thing iffy. I mean, if the power goes out, are you gonna sit on the sofa and edit photos? I would probably be checking the weather. If nothing else, I would probably find something to do with the Missus...:hmm:
 
I have a very simple cheap idea......

my brother and my dog. power outage from 2 months ago due to hurricane-like storm. took out emergency candles from my camping gear.

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saywhatkid said:
Yes, but what about the guy with the laptop? He could be doing offline work, but I find the whole thing iffy. I mean, if the power goes out, are you gonna sit on the sofa and edit photos? I would probably be checking the weather. If nothing else, I would probably find something to do with the Missus...:hmm:
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how will you check weather if internet's out? :lol:

unless... you use your cellphone for that
 
Jiro said:
I have a very simple cheap idea......

my brother and my dog. power outage from 2 months ago due to hurricane-like storm. took out emergency candles from my camping gear.

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how did the pager look alive with the plug on? by the way, your doggie looks sooooooooo adorable! did he know you took a picture of him? great picture. put it in the frame and give him.
 
Frisky Feline said:
how did the pager look alive with the plug on? by the way, your doggie looks sooooooooo adorable! did he know you took a picture of him? great picture. put it in the frame and give him.
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his iPhone was being recharged by his macbook
 
saywhatkid said:
Yes, but what about the guy with the laptop? He could be doing offline work, but I find the whole thing iffy. I mean, if the power goes out, are you gonna sit on the sofa and edit photos? I would probably be checking the weather. If nothing else, I would probably find something to do with the Missus...:hmm:
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If power goes out so you can use cell phone as tethering or personal hotspot.
 
Jiro said:
I have a very simple cheap idea......

my brother and my dog. power outage from 2 months ago due to hurricane-like storm. took out emergency candles from my camping gear.

2eeh74g.jpg
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The brightness of light isn't enough for me due to night blindness so I need very strong, bright light, also it cost more.
 
saywhatkid said:
Yes, but what about the guy with the laptop? He could be doing offline work, but I find the whole thing iffy. I mean, if the power goes out, are you gonna sit on the sofa and edit photos? I would probably be checking the weather. If nothing else, I would probably find something to do with the Missus...:hmm:
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He might have a fully-charged laptop and he's playing solitaire while the power (and internet) are down. :giggle:

Personally, I wouldn't eat spaghetti (or anything else) while holding a flashlight under my chin. How klutzy can that woman be?!
 
Jiro said:
I have a very simple cheap idea......

my brother and my dog. power outage from 2 months ago due to hurricane-like storm. took out emergency candles from my camping gear.

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Love the doggie. :)

Generally, safety experts do not recommend candles because of the fire hazard. Seeing how clumsy that woman in the commercial is, I would keep her away from open flames.

We have plenty of battery-powered flashlights, tri-pod lights, clip-on lights, and lanterns.
 
Jiro said:
we used this when our power went out -

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We have a very nice grill outside if our power is out too long. In the winter, we also have a wood stove, on which we can cook.
 
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