Jun 20, 2016 at 01:00 pm

More... About the Great White Light

Update posted by Jonathan Dayrit

Great White Light - Solar Reading Light with mobile device charger (also called the Off-grid Survival Light)

The Great White Light is a solar reading light with mobile device (adapters) chargers. It allows you to harness the power of the sun and use renewable energy as source for light and power during off-grid situations. That is why the Great White Light is also considered as an off-grid survival light.



Package contents:

  1. Light Unit
  2. Solar Panel
  3. Gooseneck Stand
  4. Lanyard Strap
  5. Phone adapters
  6. [Warranty card]
  7. [User Manual]

Product Information:
  1. 3.7 V 1000 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
  2. 1.5W Solar Panel with 5 meter cord and mobile phone adaptors
  3. Twelve (12) 5mm Bright White LEDs
  4. Charge Indicator LED
  5. Charge Controller: Over-Charge / Deep Discharge Protection
  6. Durable Plastic Casing for Maximum Protection








Some of its features include:

  • Three (3) different light modes / configuration to balance between light brightness vis-a-vis battery power. You can set it to bright (high) light for reading that lasts for 6 hours on full battery charge OR set it to low light (usually used as night dim light) that can last for 50 hours on full battery charge. There is also a middle setting that balances between battery life and brightness (runs for about 16 hours) on full battery.

  • The light comes with and can be attached to a goose-neck accessory that allows it to be used in different configurations(table top light, hung by a post, handheld, etc).

  • The plastic casing of the led lights is made of durable, non-breakable material that allows the light to be used in rugged environments (can be dropped without breaking).
  • The package comes with a lace allowing the light to be strapped to your neck and allowing you to use the light in your chest area (useful if you are using the light as a flashlight or guide light while you are walking and your hands are 'full' with items you are carrying).

  • The package comes with mobile device charging accessories allowing you to 'charge' mobile devices. There are at least 5 different mobile device adaptors that come with the package.
  • Comes with a 1-year warranty*
*Conditions apply




Uses:

  • By Choice: For the campers, outdoor adventurers, mountaineers and outdoor enthusiasts who choose to be off-grid (alone, enjoying the peace and quiet of the outdoors) at times but would still need night light / guide light and still need to have their mobile devices to be charged. The Great White Light with mobile device charger would be an affordable yet very useful companion during your outdoor trips.
  • By Chance and Circumstance: There are situations in life where being off-grid (not having electricity, light or electric power) is not a choice. Some of these situations include living in a rural and remote community not serviced by an electric company, unavailability of electricity and power as a result of a natural disaster or calamity (earthquakes, typhoons, war or conflict), and even getting a vehicle malfunction or a flat tire in a remote location in the middle of nowhere. Again, in these situations or cases, the Great White Light with mobile device charger would be your 'reliable companion'.
  • By Profession: Fisherfolks, farmers. tour guides, photographers will find the Great White Light as a reliable companion in their profession.
  • By humanitarian, relief and development organizations and local government units: Humanitarian agencies, NGOs and LGUs can purchase several units of the Great White Light to serve as distribution or relief items during disaster response and disaster risk reduction activities. Light and communications are now becoming a vital need of the beneficiaries (or disaster survivors) in the onset of a disaster or an emergency. Likewise, developmental organizations can also distribute these lights to their target beneficiaries. These solar reading lights / off-grid survival lights help with education. Children living in homes in off-grid / remote / rural locations can utilize the lights while studying, reviewing lessons, and in making assignments at night time. The Great White Light is safer to use compared to a candle or kerosene lamp which is more expensive, more dangerous, and poses a health hazard. The Great White Light also helps with 'Child Protection' since the light is 'safer' to use (less hazards) and the light can help protect / guide children when traveling / walking at night to/from home or school.
Photo below illustrates how the Great White Light has been used [as an aid or distribution item] in humanitarian work, disaster response & recovery efforts and in development work.

* Photo credits: One Million Lights Philippines
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