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let there be light

ESL Bulbs Are Better Than CFLs and LEDs, Says Company

Another contender has stepped into the ring of energy efficient lighting: called ESL (electron-stimulated luminescence), this new type of bulb works by using accelerated electrons to light up a phosphor coating on the inside of a glass bulb. ESLs can turn on instantly, can work with dimmers, and creates a light quality that's similar to incandescents and halogens. More »

5:00 PM on Sat Aug 2 2008
By Elaine Chow
19,645 views, 38 comments

light bulb

Panasonic's Pa-Look Fluorescent Bulbs Get Lit Fast

Not since Adam Frucci's last house party have we seen anything get lit as fast as Panasonic's Pa-Look fluorescent bulbs. These use a hybrid lighting method that makes for "instant bulb brightness," which is more convenient for bathrooms where you want to get light right away and not accidentally step on errant urine. Inside is a "quick lamp" that brings the goods 50 to 60% faster, and then cuts off when the regular fluorescent reaches optimum lighting. Fantastic for the slightly impatient. [Akihabara News]

8:20 PM on Wed Jun 11 2008
By Jason Chen
3,720 views, 27 comments

Latest by Jones91: @B: @icelight: actually i was making a point for the side of "saving the environment" thats nice and all, but to be honest if i felt like it i would go buy a crate of batteries, smash them, and spread the debris more »

livermore light bulb

107-Year-Old Bulb States the Case for Leaving Lights On

The LA Times has written a sweet little feature about Livermore Fire House's lightbulb that has been burning for 107 years without a break—unless you count the 22 minutes it took to transport the bulb from Fire Department HQ to Station No. 6 in 1979. That's almost a million hours' worth of low-wattage, you know. Unofficial keeper of the bulb, retired firefighter Tom Bramell reckons its longevity is down to old-fashioned craftsmanship. "I believe the bulb has stayed alive so many years because the makers gave it a perfect seal, so no air gets inside the bulb to help disintegrate the carbon filament. This bulb operates in a vacuum and it doesn't burn hot. That's the secret." [LA Times via Boing Boing]

12:30 PM on Sat May 10 2008
By AddyDugdale
14,208 views, 48 comments

Latest by mariospants: Does it go without saying that their web site ([www.centennialbulb.org]) is down? Ironic, I guess. more »

portable light

Rechargeable Light Bulb Ignores the Existence of the Torch

What do you do when the power goes out and you're stuck without a light to guide your urine safely into the lavatory? You could grab a torch as an illuminating aid, or you could screw convention and keep a rechargeable light bulb, named the Load, continually charged in case your power does go out. (Does that even ever happen anymore?) Who needs a battery dependent torch? Why not instead have an awkward, mains-leeching, portable light bulb? More »

5:15 AM on Fri Dec 21 2007
By Haroon Malik
2,499 views, 28 comments

Latest by Outtacontext: It would be nice if, when you post these types of stories, you could tell us just where we might purchase these things. Or, if they're just a "concept," let us know that right too. more »

anal retentive

The 10 Steps to Dealing With a Broken Light Bulb According to the UK Government

A detailed 10 step guide to dealing with broken light bulbs has been drawn up by the UK House of Commons Commission—an organization responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Parliamentary estate. Naturally, this had many taxpayers in an uproar. In fact, a spokesman for the Taxpayers' Alliance referred to the list as "ridiculous." He went on to gripe about how public officials are being paid to write "guidelines on how to use a dustpan and brush." More »

5:20 PM on Wed Dec 19 2007
By Sean Fallon
9,567 views, 39 comments

Latest by drsmith: I think the concern over the materials is overblown. From what I've been told, handling mercury on a daily basis over an entire lifetime would have bad consequences. The 3 minutes it takes to change a light bulb more »

bright idea

Bright Idea: Pop-up Lightbulb Light

This lightbulb-shaped lamp can be affixed to a wall or placed on a desk whenever you need some extra light. Plus it has a touch activated dimmer to help you navigate treacherous terrain on a late-night trip to the bathroom. May also be amusing when placed overhead to indicate that you have a bright idea. Available for $9.50. [Product Page via GeekAlerts]

8:00 PM on Wed Nov 7 2007
By Sean Fallon
3,451 views, 4 comments

gadgets

Plasma Light Bulb: Fun By Itself, Even Better With Dope

For just $10 you can endlessly entertain babies or your friends on bad acid trips with the plasma light bulb. (Kinda like the LightCast LED light show gadget.) The bulb plugs into any fixture and then its plasma beams go all willy nilly, responding to your each and every touch. Now, I'm not a scientist, but what I'd like to see is the bulb break while the beams are in action. Will the beams just die (which is my guess), or will we see some Incredible Hulk stuff going on? – Nicholas Deleon More »

8:15 AM on Mon Feb 19 2007
By Gizloco
3,840 views, 15 comments

Latest by thedancingrogue: Good answer, macbandit! more »

gadgets

Electric Bulb Bulb

Amuse friends and confuse toddlers with this bizarre Lamp/Lamp design. Cool if you plug it in "correctly", potentially dangerous if you plug it in "incorrectly". More »

9:30 PM on Tue Oct 17 2006
By Jason Chen
1,170 views, 15 comments

gadgets

Hidden Light Bulb Camera Makes It Hard To Spy On Faces

Fitting a hidden camera in a light bulb is a great idea. Because it attaches to the main electrical system, there's no need for batteries. And, since it's already in the wall, you can wire it up to whatever you want. Since it's a light bulb, it'll always be light enough to get good spy shots on whoever you're peeping. The only downside is nobody ever really looks directly at a light bulb, so you're never going to get anyone straight on. Otherwise it's not too bad. More »

8:44 PM on Fri Aug 25 2006
By Jason Chen
1,891 views, 4 comments

Latest by CharlesV: It's a shame that it's NOT a real bulb. While you wouldn't get a head on shot, surveilance cameras aren't designed for head-on shots. No one looks at a light bulb because they're so bright, which means no one would more »