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StickUp Bulb
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Vendor Commercial
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ASOTVI Review
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January 18, 2008
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 This product not only Works as Advertised, it far exceeded expectations. It was well made, sturdy, and came out of the box and was installed in a matter of seconds. All that is required to use it is to remove the main lighting unit from its base, open the battery compartment and insert 4 AA batteries, and reclose. The base can be mounted to any surface either with a peel-and-stick adhesive (included), or via two screws (plastic anchors included). A pull string turns it on and off. No wiring or outlet is required. It was that easy.
For our evaluation we placed the StickUp Bulb in a food pantry that did not have its own light. The brightness of the Krypton bulb of the StickUp bulb was more than adequate, on par with a typical 60W incandescent light bulb.
The design of the StickUp Bulb consists of a hard plastic “light bulb shaped” outer covering over an interior candlestick-type stem to support a bright Krypton bulb. This covering would also protect the interior bulb from damage in case of dropping, and itself wouldn’t shatter as a glass light bulb would. One replacement Krypton bulb was also included. Additional bulbs can be purchased for $5.99 for three bulbs, offered as “free” with a charge for shipping and handling.
The air gap between the outer light bulb shaped enclosure and the actual Krypton Bulb ensured that the outer enclosure never heated up and, indeed, stayed cool to the touch.
Literature with the product also offered the option of an external DC power adapter to use in lieu of batteries. No evaluation was made with respect to battery life in this product.
The only aspect of the product a user may wish to note is that it can only be turned on and off via its pull-string. It has no means to be activated by a remote switch or wall switch. However, this could be overcome by use of the optional DC power adapter, plugging it into a switched power outlet, or outlet equipped with a remote RF or IR switch (separate product).
Also, the product can easily be removed from its base and used as a portable light in case of power failure or any other temporary need.
Summary: If you have a closet, pantry, stairwell, or any other place that needs a light but doesn’t have one, this is a MUST HAVE product, reasonably used on a daily basis as a standard household item. For use in an RV or on a boat, where you don’t wish to use valuable main batteries and risk running them down and not be able to start an engine, this product would be indispensible.
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Product: StickUp Bulb
Available From: Telebrands
Summary:
- Installs Quickly and Easily
- No Outlet or Wiring Needed
- Cool to the Touch
- Slides Out for Handy Use
Two for $10 + S&H
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