Showing posts with label Glow sticks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Glow sticks. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

What are the Safety Glow Sticks?

Safety glow sticks are usually of two types. One is glow stick made up of chemicals and other is glow stick made of LED's. Both are very functional during emergency situations like the natural disasters, black outs and general car breakdowns and power outages at home. It is always better to have a couple of them in the emergency kits in every household.

Even though they are similar to regular glow sticks, they came first prior to glow sticks and are used only for emergency situations. They are generally available in green and yellow colors which resemble the symbol of rescue and safety. These are either made up of high quality chemicals or high quality LED lights for a better and reliable performance in the time of need. They glow much brighter than the regular glow sticks and lasts for quite longer time.

Unlike chemical safety glow sticks, the LED safety glow sticks work with batteries which also last for longer time. However timely replacement of the batteries makes them more effective and functional for various situations. They avoid the leakage of chemicals due to breaking of glow sticks and are also available in different modes of light.

Both the chemical based and LED based glow sticks are wind proof, water proof and are flame resistant. Hence they can be used under any hazardous environments. They even function pretty well in severe weather, under waters, and in explosive environment.

LED glow sticks are also used for many purposes. The on/off system of these sticks helps us to use them whenever required and hence helps us in saving energy. They are also available in different colors and sizes so that one can get a couple of them to make them a part of the household safety and emergency kits.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Reasons for Popularity of Glow Necklaces

Glow sticks are the most popular items used for several purposes. They have their applications for recreation, emergency, and safety purposes. Have you seen people wearing various forms of glow jewelry? Glow necklaces, glow bracelets, and glow earrings are the common glow jewelry forms being used by people these days. Glow necklaces are found in various colors, sizes, and designs. They have become more popular because of the many reasons. Some of them are given here.
  • Glow necklaces glow because of a reaction of two chemical compounds present in it. They include a fluorescent dye that is responsible for the color of the glow. Different colored glow necklaces give an attractive look to your costume. They provide a long lasting novelty effect.
  • They are also popularly used as they are completely nontoxic and safe. If your http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifeyes come in contact with the chemicals, wash them immediately with warm water to avoid any problems of light stinging. However, there are no dangers of using glow necklaces.
  • Glow necklaces come in different shapes and sizes. You can use them for different purposes. They are most commonly used for social occasions and parties. However, apart from that, they are also used for safety reasons where powered light is unsafe and impractical.
  • They are the cost-effective ways of having fun and enhancing the party or social life. They are extremely cheaper and thus are affordable and economic.
Glow necklaces retained the association with rave culture. They remained all time fashion accessories at parties. These variety and versatile features of glow necklaces made them extremely popular.