Electrical lights for dark hallway.

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Tibur Waltson

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I have trouble finding my way in the dark. A little light is good but
too much light can keep us awake. I've tried using super bright
LEDs but they keep people awake. The hallway is a problem
because there are no electrical outlets and it's very dark and 2-
watt AC bulbs are too far away and too bright. What are some
possible way we can solve a dark hallway?
Tibur
 
Tibur Waltson <Toush@hi.com> wrote:
I have trouble finding my way in the dark. A little light is good but
too much light can keep us awake. I've tried using super bright
LEDs but they keep people awake. The hallway is a problem
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Do people sleep in the hallway?

because there are no electrical outlets and it's very dark and 2-
watt AC bulbs are too far away and too bright. What are some
possible way we can solve a dark hallway?
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"Tibur Waltson" <Toush@hi.com> wrote in message
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I have trouble finding my way in the dark. A little light is good but
too much light can keep us awake. I've tried using super bright
LEDs but they keep people awake. The hallway is a problem
because there are no electrical outlets and it's very dark and 2-
watt AC bulbs are too far away and too bright. What are some
possible way we can solve a dark hallway?
Tibur
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A cord?
 
On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 15:12:15 GMT, "Sir Charles W. Shults III"
<nowayjose@planetpluto.com> wrote:

"Tibur Waltson" <Toush@hi.com> wrote in message
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I have trouble finding my way in the dark. A little light is good but
too much light can keep us awake. I've tried using super bright
LEDs but they keep people awake. The hallway is a problem
because there are no electrical outlets and it's very dark and 2-
watt AC bulbs are too far away and too bright. What are some
possible way we can solve a dark hallway?
Tibur

A cord?
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On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 12:46:06 GMT Tibur Waltson <Toush@hi.com> wrote:

| I have trouble finding my way in the dark. A little light is good but
| too much light can keep us awake. I've tried using super bright
| LEDs but they keep people awake. The hallway is a problem
| because there are no electrical outlets and it's very dark and 2-
| watt AC bulbs are too far away and too bright. What are some
| possible way we can solve a dark hallway?

Try an LED that doesn't have so much "super" in it. Or shine the LED up to
the ceiling and shade the sides.

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There are some small neon bulbs in a white plastic casing which plug
directly into an outlet- Very low light output -enough to orient yourself if
you know where you are but not much more than that. There are also some
small LED or electroluminescent? night lights which may be suitable.
Otherwise use a LED and partially mask it.

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"Tibur Waltson" <Toush@hi.com> wrote in message
news:92b9acbd31b4b7b77a9ea591a06d9e2e@news.bubbanews.com...
I have trouble finding my way in the dark. A little light is good but
too much light can keep us awake. I've tried using super bright
LEDs but they keep people awake. The hallway is a problem
because there are no electrical outlets and it's very dark and 2-
watt AC bulbs are too far away and too bright. What are some
possible way we can solve a dark hallway?
Tibur
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There are a few manufacturers of electroluminescent panels in a small flat
panel configuration (approx. 3" square) that plug directly into receptacles.
They are on as long as the circuit is hot, but use such a low amount of
energy that it's not an issue.

They are ideal for the OPs application as the amount of light is about right
for navigation at night without destroying your night vision. I placed some
in a computer room over ten years ago, and they are still operating!

They are available in the US, but I'm not sure of other countries.

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"Don Kelly" <dhky@peeshaw.ca> wrote in message
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There are some small neon bulbs in a white plastic casing which plug
directly into an outlet- Very low light output -enough to orient yourself
if
you know where you are but not much more than that. There are also some
small LED or electroluminescent? night lights which may be suitable.
Otherwise use a LED and partially mask it.

--
Don Kelly
dhky@peeshaw.ca
remove the urine to answer

"Tibur Waltson" <Toush@hi.com> wrote in message
news:92b9acbd31b4b7b77a9ea591a06d9e2e@news.bubbanews.com...
I have trouble finding my way in the dark. A little light is good but
too much light can keep us awake. I've tried using super bright
LEDs but they keep people awake. The hallway is a problem
because there are no electrical outlets and it's very dark and 2-
watt AC bulbs are too far away and too bright. What are some
possible way we can solve a dark hallway?
Tibur
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I have trouble finding my way in the dark.
The hallway is a problem because there are no electrical outlets
Tibur Waltson
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Locate an outlet on the wall in a room adjacent to the hall.
Install an outlet in the hall that taps off that outlet.
 
"JeffM" <jeffm_@email.com> wrote in message
I have trouble finding my way in the dark.
The hallway is a problem because there are no electrical outlets
Tibur Waltson

Locate an outlet on the wall in a room adjacent to the hall.
Install an outlet in the hall that taps off that outlet.
Click to expand...
I narrowed it down to installing an outlet based on your
suggestion and other suggestions of electroluminescent panels
and neon bulbs. This is less complicated and practical and
should be near the carpet.

I've tried cords and people trip on them. I've tried super bright
LEDs focused on the ceiling and they reflect on bedroom doors,
creating insomniacs, and provide little light on the carpet.

In conclusion, I'm glad I asked this question because the
solutions, from everyone, are simpler than I thought. :)
Thanks all.
Tibur
 
Tibur Waltson wrote:

"JeffM" <jeffm_@email.com> wrote in message

I have trouble finding my way in the dark.
The hallway is a problem because there are no electrical outlets
Tibur Waltson

Locate an outlet on the wall in a room adjacent to the hall.
Install an outlet in the hall that taps off that outlet.


I narrowed it down to installing an outlet based on your
suggestion and other suggestions of electroluminescent panels
and neon bulbs. This is less complicated and practical and
should be near the carpet.

I've tried cords and people trip on them. I've tried super bright
LEDs focused on the ceiling and they reflect on bedroom doors,
creating insomniacs, and provide little light on the carpet.

In conclusion, I'm glad I asked this question because the
solutions, from everyone, are simpler than I thought. :)
Thanks all.
Tibur
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this is a little late, but have you tried
stringing christmas tree lights along one
side of the hallway ?

hth

goose
 
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