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Emergency bulb

Emergency Light Bulb

A rechargeable LED bulb that stays on during power outages, up to six hours.

$39.95
1
Ships from
Our California and Georgia warehouses
Leaves in
1-2 business days
Shipping
Free on orders $50+
Returns
30 days

Questions before you buy? Call 1-855-892-4002.

Built for

  • Hallways and stairwells
  • Kitchens and workspaces
  • Storm-prone areas
  • Basement and garage fixtures
The brief

Why it earns its place

A blackout hits at dinner, during homework, or while you are halfway down the basement stairs. You want light that comes on by itself, no fumbling for a flashlight or hunting down candles in a drawer. This bulb screws into a standard socket and charges its internal battery while the power is on, so when the grid goes dark the bulb stays bright.

The outage sensor flips the bulb to battery mode the moment it loses line power. You get up to six hours of continuous light, enough to finish what you were doing, get everyone settled and wait out the event. The LED runs cool and lasts 50,000 hours, so you install it once and forget about it until you need it.

  1. 01

    Stays on when power cuts

    A built-in sensor detects when the grid drops. The bulb switches to its internal battery and keeps the room lit for up to six hours.

  2. 02

    Charges while you use it

    The battery recharges whenever the bulb is screwed in and the power is on. It stays ready without any extra steps.

  3. 03

    12W draws, 100W output

    LED efficiency gives you the brightness of a 100W halogen while using only 12W, cutting energy use by up to 80 percent.

On video

See it work

Field guide

How to use it

  1. Step 1

    Screw it in

    Install the bulb in any standard socket where you want backup light during an outage.

  2. Step 2

    Use it normally

    Turn the fixture on and off as usual; the internal battery charges whenever power flows.

  3. Step 3

    Let it take over

    When the power cuts, the sensor switches to battery mode and the bulb stays on for up to six hours.

Spec sheet

Power consumption
12W
Brightness equivalent
100W halogen
Battery runtime (outage)
Up to 6 hours
Lifespan
50,000 hours
Energy savings vs incandescent
Up to 80%
Before you buy

Questions

Something we didn't cover? Call 1-855-892-4002 or email [email protected].

Does it need a special socket or wiring?

No. It installs in any standard bulb socket and works with your existing switch and fixture.

How does the battery stay charged?

The battery recharges automatically whenever the bulb is on and receiving power from the grid.

How long does the bulb last overall?

The LED is rated for 50,000 hours of use, which works out to over five years of continuous operation.

Where does my order ship from?

Our own warehouses in California and Georgia. Orders generally leave within 1-2 business days, and orders of $50 or more ship free.

What if it isn't right for me?

You have 30 days from your order date to send it back for a refund. Contact us for a return authorization and we'll take it from there.

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