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Factors that Affect the Durability of Glow Sticks

Factors that Affect the Durability of Glow Sticks

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Glow sticks are commonly used light sources in night party decorations, night camps and emergency situations. Since, they are the single use translucent tubes and are required to stay functioning till the need is fulfilled; the durability of the light emitted by them becomes an important consideration while using them. Also durability of a product speaks for its quality. Hence, in order to buy good quality ones, factors affecting the durability of the product should also be considered. In case…

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Why are Glow Sticks Excellent Sources of Lighting for Outdoor Activities?

Why are Glow Sticks Excellent Sources of Lighting for Outdoor Activities?

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Camping, boating, sporting and other outdoor activities, especially in the dark are always full of fun and excitement. Candles, lanterns and flashlights are the primitive sources of light for such events as they are less efficient and involve risks. Replace them with glow sticks to make your outdoor activities more enjoyable and safer. Here are some features of glow sticks which make them the best sources of lighting for nighttime outdoor activities. Easy to carry Carrying the light sources is…

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Light Sources You Should Have in an Emergency Preparedness Kit

Light Sources You Should Have in an Emergency Preparedness Kit

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In a blink of an eye nearly a quarter of a million lives were lost due to a destructive earthquake in Haiti. Closer to home, every year in America natural disasters ranging from fires, snowstorms, and the usual hurricane, pound the country. With all of the calamity in our midst a renewed awareness has developed surrounding emergency preparedness. Are you prepared if you lose essentials like power, shelter, running water, sanitation, and the like? The recent tragedy in Haiti, coupled…

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Can You Stop Glow Sticks Once Activated?

Can You Stop Glow Sticks Once Activated?

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Some customers have inquired if it is possible to stop a glow stick from activating once part of it has been cracked/activated. The short answer is no. Unless you want to snip off the ends that were cracked and have a safe way to plug the open ends–there is not way to stop a glow stick once it has been activated. However, you can slow the chemical reaction by placing the glow stick in the freezer. If you have received…

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