Now this is clever.........

[wombat2u2004]

A little bit of simple human ingenuity.........lets knock those power companies off their perch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBWi3...eature=related

[gini]

But how long do they last?

[Lady's Human]

All they are is light tubes created by recycling available materials.

They work fine as long as there's sunlight. Not so well in an area like upstate NY.

[aTailOf2Kitties]

...after dark, LOL. They don't create light, they're just a a very efficient skylight. Still pretty cool idea, although I'd be worried about leakage eventually.

[wombat2u2004]

But how long do they last?

Well they are guaranteed by the manufacturer (that's the guy with no teeth) for 24 hours or until it rains, whichever comes first.
If you can find him.
Other than that, there's always the Filipino Department of Consumer Rights, who will provide free air for your bicycle tyres should you wish to pursue him.

[wombat2u2004]

...after dark, LOL. They don't create light, they're just a a very efficient skylight. Still pretty cool idea, although I'd be worried about leakage eventually.

What ??? He told me they would work forever. I want my money back !!!!

[IRescue452]

That's clever. They could also use more reflective surfaces in their homes, like mirrors or aluminum foil, to bounce the light around even more in the rooms. Too bad it doesn't work after dark. I couldn't live like that though, I can't see a thing without incandescent light or uv light. I tend to walk right up against the wall in buildings with only flourescent light because I can't see good.

[Taz_Zoee]

I think that's great!! And they seem to be cheap enough that if they do have to be replaced it would still be cheaper than using electricity.