I need a lantern in case of electric blackout only. What size area will the light cover in the dark? Any other foreseeable problems?
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This will substantially light up one room, even though it's very small in size. In case of a power failure, you might want to have one to stay in the room and one to carry around.
52866
I have 2 of these. I have had power outages and they work fine. I can increase brightness or lower for battery life. It is the right size and the hook attachment holds even in strong winds.
627406
This lantern uses 4D (6 volt) batteries. Provides a very adequate amount of light.
121618
You have to align a tab up inside. Look for something red on the lantern, line that up with the base. Do it careful and slow, or you will be spending quite some time getting it on. It is well worth it for the power and how long the batteries last. I pull out the batteries when not in use due to it having a electric switch so it is always on. Just have to use a flash light to put batteries in. I only use it for power outages.
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I use my light when I ride bicycle early in the morning. The straps are adjustable., so size us not an issue. The lighted area is wide for such a small light. I have used mine for 2 - 3 years without any problems except battery replacement.
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Obviously the illuminated area would depend upon the distance from the bulb itself. As you may know, the beam is adjustable so I took some measurements of the smallest and largest widths of the beam. The smallest area of illumination is 1/8" width per inch away from the bulb and the largest area of illumination is 1.1" width per inch away from the bulb. So you'll have to take that info and apply it to where you intend to place the lamp. The bulb sits about 4' above ground level, FYI.
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I have plugged the light into a socket that is approximately 12 inches from the floor. The illumination covers from the floor to approximately the 12 inches.
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well its good but when you use the light seperated from lantern its to dim...might do better with a larger lantern
937502
This has a 3" round base. You would need an adapter or something to make it fit. Love this lantern! Perfect lighting at night to see walkways.
817488
We have ours under our covered porch, which is like an outdoor room... I would go for it. It is a great lantern!!!
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if you follow the instructions and still aren't able to get it right, I would return it. It may be a deffective item. Its a great lantern so the effort to exchange for a new one will be well worth it.
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This is a paper lantern only, no light is included. I used battery operated balloon lights in them. Didn't give off any light, just a little glow, for ambiance.
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Sure, as long as you feel safe with it indoors. Keep in mind it is a lantern burning a flame powered by one of the approved fuels. But it's no different than the pioneers used before we had electric lamps. It's why many would call it a hurricane lantern! But it will emit some fumes but nothing horrible. Indoors, I'd prefer to use battery powered devices during power outages indoors myself, but this lantern can certainly be used as well for emergencies or simply ambience of the good ole' days!! :) However, we bought ours to use outside on our patio and out by our fire pit. Hope this helps. Sure, as long as you feel safe with it indoors. Keep in mind it is a lantern burning a flame powered by one of the approved fuels. But it's no different than the pioneers used before we had electric lamps. It's why many would call it a hurricane lantern! But it will emit some fumes but nothing horrible. Indoors, I'd prefer to use battery powered devices during power outages indoors myself, but this lantern can certainly be used as well for emergencies or simply ambience of the good ole' days!! :) However, we bought ours to use outside on our patio and out by our fire pit. Hope this helps.
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I think that would definitely light the whole table. I'm using mine 36" above the table with a 43 watt bulb and it covers almost 80".
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Hello- It's definitely more of a spotlight. I use these to "uplight" my house, which they do very effectively at night. They are not a bright as floodlights, but, they are by no means dim. I think it will cover a 10' wide object, such as a sign with no problem. The bulbs are 75 watt Halogen. As as the object is not that far away, you should be fine. Mine light up the second story of the house from the ground.
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Because there are 3, you can vary the wattage if you want. I use a 40 watt in the middle and 25 watts in the top and bottom. Looks a little more like a traditional Japanese lantern.
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Works perfect for my outdoor lantern but more wattage? I don't know, sorry! Linda Waddell
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I'm using a CFL bulb and it is working fine. Check that the bulb is rated for lantern usage.