[John_W]

I bought one of these about ten years ago at Walmart because they were on sale for $8 and it seemed like a good thing to have. I hadn't turned it on for a few years and last night I got it out and it worked perfect. Uses 4 D batteries instead of one of those large square lantern batteries. It's nice because you don't always want a flashlight in your hands. Just set it on the counter and then you have your hands free to use the telephone, a radio, whatever and it illuminates the whole room. I see them in the camping department all the time, I think I'll pick up another, Walmart website lists them now for $12.35.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by John_W

I bought one of these about ten years ago at Walmart because they were on sale for $8 and it seemed like a good thing to have. I hadn't turned it on for a few years and last night I got it out and it worked perfect. Uses 4 D batteries instead of one of those large square lantern batteries. It's nice because you don't always want a flashlight in your hands. Just set it on the counter and then you have your hands free to use the telephone, a radio, whatever and it illuminates the whole room. I see them in the camping department all the time, I think I'll pick up another, Walmart website lists them now for $12.35.

Thank you for this info. I lit a candle in a glass jar. Leaving it sitting there when I'm not in the room worries me. This is a much better idea.

[Lbmb24101]

Originally Posted by John_W

I bought one of these about ten years ago at Walmart because they were on sale for $8 and it seemed like a good thing to have. I hadn't turned it on for a few years and last night I got it out and it worked perfect. Uses 4 D batteries instead of one of those large square lantern batteries. It's nice because you don't always want a flashlight in your hands. Just set it on the counter and then you have your hands free to use the telephone, a radio, whatever and it illuminates the whole room. I see them in the camping department all the time, I think I'll pick up another, Walmart website lists them now for $12.35.

Thank you for your post! Will get one for sure
Thank you!

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[Taltarzac725]

HeroBeam® LED Lantern 2016 COB Technology emits 300 LUMENS Review - YouTube

You bought a couple of these for power outages. Hero Beam.

[New Englander]

I have this one. Bought it just for emergencies. It produces great light when you need it. Uses 4 "D" cell batteries. I bought it on Amazon in 2014. Sometimes when batteries are left in something for a long time they leak so I suggest every few months, open the lamp and look at the batteries. I also have a battery tester because you can't tell how good a battery is by just looking at it.

Amazon.com: Supernova 300 Lumens Ultra Bright LED Camping and Emergency Lantern: Home Improvement

[jnieman]

Originally Posted by rubicon

The bad news is that power outages more common here than anywhere else we lived. The good news is that they appear to be short lived

We've lived here 9 years and never remember losing power before. Must be certain areas.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by jnieman

We've lived here 9 years and never remember losing power before. Must be certain areas.

This appeared to be a huge area well including areas well outside The Villages.

I am always thinking....is this a terror related thing? It wasn't. I am glad. Hackers can get control of a lot of systems that affect us these days. I am a worrier.

[Schaumburger]

Thank you for the lantern recommendations. I don't lose power very often at home, but I want to get one of these. This also gives me a gift idea for my dad for Christmas (he is very hard to buy for).