Nowlight Review: The BEST Off Grid Light & Power Generator EVER!

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  • @nathaliekaprisky1155
    @nathaliekaprisky1155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your video. I don't know whether you've used this for long at the time you did your video but I also have some NowLight and SatLight and they don't do what it says on the tin. On the packaging, it reads that '1 minute of pulling generates up to 2 hours of light'. I have tried this religiously following the instruction and using the lowest lumen and you'll be lucky to get 30mins of light while pulling for 5-10mins so if you like a good work out great and it does help for short emergency use but that's about it and expensive for the price. However, my biggest complaint is the very poor quality of the plastic cord, I have hardly used it and it breaks in no time because the plastic cannot stand the slightest bending when stored away. When contacting the company about it, they acknowledge the issue and that's why you get spare parts included with the light in case it breaks. I just don't expect to have to replace parts shortly after using a brand new product. To me it's just design failure. Thirdly, charging other devices (i.e moble phone etc) on the Nowlight. It will work if the Nowligth is fully charged up because a phone will use great amount of energy from the NowLight battery. It will not work if the Nowlight batery is not charged up enough (at least more than 50%). And that brings me to talk about the SatLight. Again the manufacturer is honest enough to explain in their Q&A on their website that the SatLight will fail to work or won't switch on altogether if the Nowlight is not charged enough in the first place. I have asked Deciwatt how much charge is required and they couldn't answer my question so that I find the Satlight pretty useless off grid unless one had a chance to almost or completely fully charge up the Nowlight on a mains electricity supply or with the solar panel and that's subject to the sun being fully out for several hours that day! It takes hours of charging on solar and also from mains if your battery was very low. I doubt you can fully charge the Nowlight fully while pulling the cord if the battery is low and if that's the case forget about charging your phone or using Satlight with the Nowlight. So to conclude, I'm returning the Satlight to the manufacturer for refund (good customer service so far although very slow response due to apparently shortage of staff...), I may keep the Nowlight and solar panel despite that the cord material is prone to snap and very awkward for storage because of this, my view is that it is only ok for emergency. occasional use so not worth the money to my opinion. An additional question is: what do we do with the battery when it needs changed, what is its lifespan? Batteries are very bad for the environment both because manufacturing and recycling of lithium is pretty problematic to date.

  • @connie3527
    @connie3527 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent review, Dan. Just gadgety enough to be super cool, while simple enough that anyone could use it. The best part by far, no expensive, expiring batteries to be bothered with and ample light when you want or need it most. Love it and will look into it. Thanks.

  • @martianleaderrichy1520
    @martianleaderrichy1520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This could even be cool in my dads allotment sheds, no electric there. Any emergency situation, free quick temporary light and charge with a short time spent pulling the cord of the solar charge runs out 👍

  • @woodworks2123
    @woodworks2123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a great little bit of kit and I'll definitely be getting one, my only slight gripe is that this replaced the gravity light, I would've loved to have seen that concept developed further and improved upon. I love the idea of just lifting a bag or weight up and instant power.

  • @vangrandad8295
    @vangrandad8295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    These look great , great review ! 👍
    Just checked “ out of stock “🙄 but will keep looking .

    • @deciwatt5065
      @deciwatt5065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry about that! We have just put a email sign-up form on our shop page. Give us your email and we will send you a notification when NowLight is back on sale. What's more we will only use your email address to an initial confirmation of sign-up and then notification when pre-orders open - no long-term commitment to hearing from us!

  • @titanpreparedness
    @titanpreparedness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. I did one myself. Got to say i was very impressed with the output and how easy it was to use. Great for any emergency

    • @amandadavis5367
      @amandadavis5367 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Do you have a link to plans for making one yourself? This place is out of stock again.

    • @titanpreparedness
      @titanpreparedness 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @amandadavis5367 no. I bought one when they had them now company is shut down.

  • @greypilot2430
    @greypilot2430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great little lighting system. What a bright idea! Thanks for reviewing it. I had no idea there was any such thing. After your interesting review I found it here in the States on Amazon for 149 dollars.

  • @brochman8307
    @brochman8307 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Dan. I have had the Nowlight for a couple of years now but I upgraded the lighting as i did not find the original bulbs were powerful enough so I bought a couple of 60W rechargeable usb bulbs which are roughly £8 each and come with a recharging cable these can be plugged into the Nowlight and be recharged and give out much more light at 180 lumens with a 6500K white light. We were glad of the Nowlight and New bulbs when there was a power outage for three days. I know of nothing else on the market that can provide lighting and charge mobile phones and that is at this price range.

    • @TravelTrollsTV
      @TravelTrollsTV  ปีที่แล้ว

      We gave ours away in a charity raffle.

  • @rondawalker5910
    @rondawalker5910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks like a fantastic light for camping needs. Loved it. ❤️

  • @caravaningincarathevan467
    @caravaningincarathevan467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What an amazing product at a realistic price 👏 👌

  • @karendyba5213
    @karendyba5213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hope mazzy is feeling better , love the lights they look fab

  • @neenagalante1211
    @neenagalante1211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow! I think this is pretty handy! Good review! Liked and shared!🙂

  • @pauldunnill8184
    @pauldunnill8184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How handy does that thing look. Genius wee device.

  • @thetravellingtokers6385
    @thetravellingtokers6385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi guys 👍 great review & looks like a brilliant product CHEERS & BIG RESPECT👊😎👍

  • @VantasticAdventures
    @VantasticAdventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review cheers Dan - this is a really cool piece of kit! 😁👍 Could be ideal to fit to a wall in a Bothy where there is no electricity amongst some other really great uses, love this 👌

    • @TravelTrollsTV
      @TravelTrollsTV  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Perfect idea! Get them in bothys.

  • @Rob.1340
    @Rob.1340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for that. Like it. All the best. Cheers.

  • @R4M2K
    @R4M2K ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great review! Thank you!

  • @terrydarby164
    @terrydarby164 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These look amazing brilliant review

  • @budgesbusontourhappytravel200
    @budgesbusontourhappytravel200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    brilliant video looking forward to your next review vlogs

  • @airwolf08
    @airwolf08 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Dan and Mazzy another great video from you two ,i love to watch your videos its great entertainment also who designed your travel trolls tv sticker ? keep up the good work

    • @TravelTrollsTV
      @TravelTrollsTV  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me.

    • @airwolf08
      @airwolf08 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TravelTrollsTV you are a clever little sausage Dan 👍👍

  • @PowerScriptsFiveM
    @PowerScriptsFiveM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing Review Dan, The light is amazing, so many different uses and the solar panel just makes it so handy for off the grid or camping use.

    • @TravelTrollsTV
      @TravelTrollsTV  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just like that its different and practical 😁

  • @dianabelcher39
    @dianabelcher39 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very handy while camping... wonder if they'll ever get as far as Argentina? hope so !!!!!!

  • @Luce306
    @Luce306 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Left a like for you both lovely couple much love for your videos

  • @Dave64track
    @Dave64track 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great product it has a good light for the size of it and having the extra light you attach makes it even better, thanks for the review. If the battery was bigger it would just take longer to charge and would make the product more expensive. So the battery is properly the right size for what it's designed for.

  • @eng9040
    @eng9040 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So funny. Remember those dynamos on your bike, the faster you peddled the brighter it got and the faster the tires punctured.

  • @meppy3
    @meppy3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good review Dan nice little item

  • @garryafurze
    @garryafurze 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gonna get one! 👍❤️

  • @modestadventurers
    @modestadventurers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good wrist action Dan.

  • @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204
    @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good vid keep up the good vid on your travels

  • @peterneal7160
    @peterneal7160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very impressed! :-)

  • @stevehar883
    @stevehar883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review!! I will be getting one soon! Thanks Dan!

  • @nickdunn5723
    @nickdunn5723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hope you both are well

  • @leighannmensen9303
    @leighannmensen9303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an amazing product that has so many different uses!

    • @TravelTrollsTV
      @TravelTrollsTV  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe their next model will make toast too 😁

  • @johnhartill7843
    @johnhartill7843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi guys that light 💡 cool 😎

  • @higgybee6509
    @higgybee6509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's pretty cool

  • @rossnolan2883
    @rossnolan2883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s super 👍👍👍

  • @richiebainbridge2608
    @richiebainbridge2608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good review Dan but expensive for 3rd world.

  • @nickdunn5723
    @nickdunn5723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Third ish

  • @stevencs9947
    @stevencs9947 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like it loads .

  • @jacobmecrob5185
    @jacobmecrob5185 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    it would be awesome if all of these companies would move to USB C or another typical USB type charger for them.

  • @Wolfhound.
    @Wolfhound. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    in a big pinch you can just charge your power bank with this thing on charge with its solar panel and there you go ...

  • @juliemoy769
    @juliemoy769 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So so funny 😆 just hilarious 👑🧢

  • @Meanderingste
    @Meanderingste 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thats a lot of pulling dan :)

  • @wtbm123
    @wtbm123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool

  • @denisecafferky2248
    @denisecafferky2248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice

  • @Macnas
    @Macnas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A paid promotion isn't really a review though.

    • @martianleaderrichy1520
      @martianleaderrichy1520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dan wouldn't say it was great if he thought it was rubbish, he'd say it was rubbish. Dan and Mazzy have said in many videos that they give true and honest feedback for the free product sent to them. They don't get paid anything apart from being sent the free product, no commission, nowt.

    • @TravelTrollsTV
      @TravelTrollsTV  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Macnas isnt really a name but some of us dont waste our time mentioning it to you.

    • @Macnas
      @Macnas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TravelTrollsTV that's quite a smart response but it is actually a name. Hope you come back to visit us in Glengarriff soon👍

  • @systemSkynet
    @systemSkynet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You light me up

    • @TravelTrollsTV
      @TravelTrollsTV  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You were doused in petrol. Not my fault.

    • @systemSkynet
      @systemSkynet 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TravelTrollsTV dad jokes 101

  • @dorismosley2107
    @dorismosley2107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First 😃😅

    • @lobbymccawker2083
      @lobbymccawker2083 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fifth you mean

    • @systemSkynet
      @systemSkynet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      First legend. But I got first cos I am also a legend

  • @TheSlawsAdventures
    @TheSlawsAdventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh no! Another gadget for Slaw to buy 🤦🏻‍♀️ Is this a man thing? 🤣

    • @TravelTrollsTV
      @TravelTrollsTV  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its got man written all over it. They should strap a Yorkie to it for emergencies 😂

  • @clareclark6535
    @clareclark6535 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Second lol

  • @systemSkynet
    @systemSkynet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Blaw

    • @lobbymccawker2083
      @lobbymccawker2083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well done winner

    • @systemSkynet
      @systemSkynet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lobbymccawker2083 thanks buddy. I couldn't have did it without ya

    • @furface9779
      @furface9779 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ʍɐlq pooƃ ʇnq ǝuoʎuɐ llǝʇ ʇ,uop

    • @systemSkynet
      @systemSkynet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Wreckdiver59 we're all Dan's Devils. We should get patches made.