does it illuminate as bright as the phophorescent?
779491
Like Evan says, it isn't quite as bright, but it doesn't need a light to charge it, as it is radioactive. The half life of tritium is around 12 years so it will be half as bright in 12 years, 1/4 as bright in 24 years. If shining a flashlight on a phosphorescent compass for a few seconds isn't an issue it would be fine.
779492
That depends on what you mean. There is no "charging" a tritium micro vial, so they maintain a constant brightness (for ~14 years from date of manufacture). That brightness is less than the phosphorescent ones are immediately after being hit with a flashlight for a few seconds, but brighter than the phosphorescent ones are after 30 seconds or so. If you actually use a compass at night without ambient lighting, there is simply no comparison - tritium is the only way to go.
779493
No. It does however glow for many years without ever having to first be "charged" like the phosphorescent. It will however be at least as bright as the phosphorescent after it's lost it's "charge".
1489514
It does illuminate pretty good better near than far but I think far enough if you have your headlights set up right.
1235897
No, it still lights up, it may be just a tad but dull but it works just as well.
1978571
The light is a slightly different color but appears to be as bright or brighter. I replaced fluorescent with the LEDs.
1973489
Hi Dakshna,Thank you for your inquiry! The Luna light emits a bright cool white light. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.Best regards,Earthtech Products
210717
Definitely bright enough. I replaced the 18" flourscent in the middle of my trailer with this. I is brighter than the original
1078951
Not tested but it is seriously bright and it is certainly brighter than my friend's which claims to be 360 lumens. For me it is bright enough and I cycle through some pretty dark areas ...
635760
I find it bright enough. It's got that incandescent warmth. If you want super bright this isnt it. It is very quiet.
253657
yes, the light has 2 levels of bright. It's nice. The face of the unit is plastic with a glass window. Be careful of cleaning, not to scratch the face, if you choose black.
1111305
Yes, but it is not super dark. It does give you a nice even light color immediately. You may need the intensifier if you want to look really tan quickly.
388440
Yes, absolutely! The tube is slightly warm to the touch, but noticeably less warm than a fluorescent. The string of small LED's that comprise the tube have a reflective backing, which acts as a combination heat sink and heat shield.
292109
Yes, but I bought two and non of them illuminates more than a foot....horrible product
2075397
It's not a matter of brightness. Both emit the same # of lumens. It's a function of the light spectrum they emit. So it's really an aesthetics question. Some people don't care for "white" that's in the 5,000K range and prefer the "warm" or yellowish light emitted at 3500K.
144888
It's not meant to illuminate a room by itself, if that helps to answer your question. Obviously, the higher the lumens/watts. the brighter it will be. Hope that helps?
2010867
Yes, it says in the description that it does. However, I believe it isn't that bright.
1925980
First of all the light produced by the LED is pure white rather than the more yellowish tones associated with an incandescent bulb. Secondly the reflector that comes with the LED bulb assembly has gotten an upgrade over the original version, the light beam is more focused. Trust me this is a sweet upgrade. When my Dad and brother saw mine, they both upgraded they're flashlights. Well worth the money. Not to mention how it extends your battery life by 4 hours give or take.
748088
Yes, it will light your way exceedingly well. For the price, it's an awesome light.