Glow sticks and their properties
Glow lights are available in many sizes and colors. The common ones Starlights are offered with a length of 15 or 30 cm. Most variants have a diameter of 1.5 cm. The lights are available in shades of purple, white, blue, red and yellow, as well as many neon colors.
The shella kink light is made of plastic. In this shell are two floats that contain liquid chemicals. When bending the light stick, these liquids are mixed. This non-toxic mixture releases energy and is converted to light. The Starlights can light up for about 10 hours.

Small light with many advantages
Unlike one flashlighta kink light does not need a battery to work. A financial benefit is not just that you can not spend money on batteriesmust spend, but also that the Starlights are very cheap.
As soon as the light in the light stick has been activated, the glow light glows for about 10 hours. Some lights last even longer.
Another advantage is that the gaudy Starlights waterproof, and therefore can be used in a humid environment and even under the water surface.
Glow lights are also classified as very safe. You do not have to worry about accidentally setting a fire. The Starlights do not get hot. That’s why you can stow the light even after use in the bag, although they are still lit.
As a very light fixture, you can carry the glow sticks very easily. They are not only small and take up little space in the bag, but have almost no weight. That’s why they are easy to take with you. Because of the size, the glow sticks can be stowed and stored everywhere.
Also, glow sticks do not have to be carried in the hands like a flashlight. You can wear rings on the arms or attach them to the bag or jacket. So has both hands free.

Disadvantages of glow sticks
The glow sticks can illuminate the environment, but the light is not very bright. Therefore, the light is not visible at long distances. In addition, the light is basically not sufficient for reading.
Although many glow sticks are made to be very sturdy, durability can not be compared to a candle or flashlight.
Being too aggressive with glow sticks can make them relatively easy to destroy. The glow sticks have a very high durability. But they can expire after about 5 years, and then they are no longer luminous. Therefore, the glow sticks must also be replaced when you store them. One can not expect that they should still work after years of storage.
Glow sticks light up very long. However, they can not be turned off for reuse at a later date.

The use of small light sticks
In the last 3 decades, glow sticks have been used effectively in many situations.
In a situation where you do not have light, glow sticks can be very useful. Both inside and outside, the glow sticks can be used. When the light in the house suddenly goes out, or you are in the forest after dark, it can be very beneficial to have a reliable light.
The glow sticks are used mainly at festivals or in clubs and discotheques. At campsites, they are also very popular when it is dark in the evening.
Glow lights can also serve as easily transportable emergency lighting.