New Rechargeable Lightbulb

Anybody know where to get stock of these? Nothing at Ellies, Brights, Builders, Checkers or Game in Tygervalley
 
supersunbird said:
So how does it know when to shine when there is loadshedding vs you switching it off at the wall??
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It shines when you want it to shine. It's a replacement for your normal bulb, the only difference is that it charges when you have power and continue to work as a normal bulb during loadshedding by just flicking the switch on and off as you would normally do.
 
stepper said:
It shines when you want it to shine. It's a replacement for your normal bulb, the only difference is that it charges when you have power and continue to work as a normal bulb during loadshedding by just flicking the switch on and off as you would normally do.
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So when you switch the light off on the wall it will still be on?
 
Grasmuis said:
So when you switch the light off on the wall it will still be on?
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From what i understand of the way it works, the bulb itself has a switch that switches between AC and DC power. When using it with normal electricity, you would switch it to AC power and it works as a normal light with your wall switch. When there is a blackout (and no AC current) you move the switch on the bulb to DC and it then works off the built-in battery or i think you can also use the supplied remote to switch it to DC.
 
hackerjargon said:
I've also seen them being sold at Spar, but different prices. Some even for R50, but had two family members that took theirs back to spar as they didn't last long. So I don't trust the cheaper ones and no name brand ones.
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The Ellies ones aren't that great (but from all the ones i have seen it is the best) we bought a couple, most of em are still working, a couple work fine when powered but don't charge for what ever reason (so useless load shedding time), and one of them a few of the Led's stopped working (but still works without power).
And huge and ugly - but guess desperate time.
Though 2 of came in handy for day to day use, our en suite bathroom light switch is at the entrance to our bedroom and not at the entrance to the bathroom - stuck the remote on the wall and even though not direct line of sight to the bulb seems to bounce around to switch on and off - the other one our garage has no plugs only 1 light, so they connected the motor to the lights downsied cany have a light in there - and this came in handy.

TBH they hard to find as soon as one shop has em, they sd out fast - i only managed to get a few bayonet ones last time.
 
isie said:
The Ellies ones aren't that great (but from all the ones i have seen it is the best) we bought a couple, most of em are still working, a couple work fine when powered but don't charge for what ever reason (so useless load shedding time), and one of them a few of the Led's stopped working (but still works without power).
And huge and ugly - but guess desperate time.
Though 2 of came in handy for day to day use, our en suite bathroom light switch is at the entrance to our bedroom and not at the entrance to the bathroom - stuck the remote on the wall and even though not direct line of sight to the bulb seems to bounce around to switch on and off - the other one our garage has no plugs only 1 light, so they connected the motor to the lights downsied cany have a light in there - and this came in handy.

TBH they hard to find as soon as one shop has em, they sd out fast - i only managed to get a few bayonet ones last time.
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The trick with Ellies one I took apart and investigated is this (still the same even after 3-4 years):

1. They use a Transformerless PSU in there...in other words a Capacitor (supposed to be X2 type but not) to bring all under control.
This circuitry must always have the same constant current being drawn to do stuff. Otherwise the Voltage to the LED's goes sky
high.

2. The Capacitor doing the job is not able to both power the LED's and keep the battery charged when running on Mains.
The battery is thus being discharged when this light is being used from 220VAC...therein lies the problem.

3. Solution is to use the product as a blackout light ONLY. In other words, you have say 3 lights in your kitchen...you need to put a
socket somewhere where you plug it in and leave it. Let it just charge day in and day out. Only turn it on when ESKOM fails.

More later. Tired of thinking.

Also my post has come out crap. Word here word there. Editing came out a ballsup.

Hope it makes sense
 
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Thanks, I've seen those. Still don't understand how the light knows when there is loadshedding or not so as to be operable from the wall switch..
 
supersunbird said:
Thanks, I've seen those. Still don't understand how the light knows when there is loadshedding or not so as to be operable from the wall switch..
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When you complete the circuit between the two poles of the light bulb, it turns on. As seen in the picture above, even your hand can complete the circuit and thus switch the light on. The wall switch does exactly the same in essence. It connects the two poles of the bulb - albeit with a very long cable.
 
An innovative rechargeable lamp
15:00 (GMT+2), Wed, Wednesday, July 03, 2013
An innovative rechargeable lamp
The LED rechargeable lamp is an electrically powered lamp and a battery powered torch in one.
Photo: Chris Nel
By Staff Reporter

Ellies, a local electrical goods company, has created a lamp that can double as a torch.

The Flede 27 LED rechargeable lamp from South African electrical goods company Ellies fulfils two basic functions: normal illumination from mains power and emergency illumination as a torch powered by a built-in rechargeable battery. In this configuration, it provides light for five to seven hours, and would be particularly useful in case of a power failure.

The Flede 27 LED rechargeable lamp fits into, and charges from, a standard 220V bayonet or E27 screw-in light socket. Adaptors from screw-in to bayonet and from bayonet to screw-in are also available. The lamp operates and charges on a wide voltage range, from 110V to 240V AC. Based on LED (light-emitting diode) technology, it uses very little current in relation to the light it produces, saving approximately 80% on electricity. Illumination is provided by 17 long-life super-bright LEDs. A handy feature is the remote control switch that allows you to switch the light on or off from 2m away.

To Use:

Turn the mains light switch off before connecting the lamp to the light socket.
Connect the lamp to the socket.
Turn on the mains switch.
Turn on the slide switch. The lamp will illuminate. Use the remote switch to turn the illumination off. A red LED indicator in the centre of the light cluster will indicate whether the lamp is charging.
Charging time is from seven to nine hours.
Turn the mains switch off before removing the lamp from the socket.

The Flede LED rechargeable lamp is available from selected stockists countrywide at a price of R80.
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Source: http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=41643&h=An-innovative-rechargeable-lamp
 
ld13 said:
When you complete the circuit between the two poles of the light bulb, it turns on. As seen in the picture above, even your hand can complete the circuit and thus switch the light on. The wall switch does exactly the same in essence. It connects the two poles of the bulb - albeit with a very long cable.
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I think I get the idea. It basically detects itself over the power circuit but wont go on automatically on its own during loadshedding. It will just keep working like a normal bulb, I think that is where out confusion came in.
 
supersunbird said:
I think I get the idea. It basically detects itself over the power circuit but wont go on automatically on its own during loadshedding. It will just keep working like a normal bulb, I think that is where out confusion came in.
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Dont worry you not the only one who is confused - The Ellies one is easy - switch stays on permanently, and you use the remote to turn the leds on and off - this other one in the OP dont make sense - so if it detects no power will switch on automatically?
So even if you're not home it will go on.
and if it works with the switch how can it tell you completing a circuit if no power coming in through the circuit
 
isie said:
Dont worry you not the only one who is confused - The Ellies one is easy - switch stays on permanently, and you use the remote to turn the leds on and off - this other one in the OP dont make sense - so if it detects no power will switch on automatically?
So even if you're not home it will go on.
and if it works with the switch how can it tell you completing a circuit if no power coming in through the circuit
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It can detect if the lightswitch is on or off. And switches on based on that.
 
I eventually got the last ellies globe with battery. I think it's bright enough but I need another for the other side of the kitchen. The so where I bought it from told me that ellies told them that that specific globe with the battery is discontinued... What now???
 
CamiKaze said:
I eventually got the last ellies globe with battery. I think it's bright enough but I need another for the other side of the kitchen. The so where I bought it from told me that ellies told them that that specific globe with the battery is discontinued... What now???
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Probably Out of stock - but doubt discontinued.
Those things sell out as soon as any store get them, stupidest manufacturer in the world would discontinue a seller like that
Try maybe Hirches, last i heard they had stock
 
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