Martin B Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 By the time I'm getting home from walking back from school it's practically dark. I can't normally see the eggs after 4.30 as the wall keeps out the light from the streetlight and the eglu itself is very dark. I was talking to my friends about how difficult it is to see the eggs. Sean then said they should have a light in the eglu. Then expanding on his idea I thought that perhaps they could have a light which is triggered on when the eggport door is removed, therefore we are not wasting energy all the time. Just like when you open a car door the light is straight on. The energy could come from either solar (like the simple method small solar garden lights use) or a single battery. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Great idea Martin, but I just use a torch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Simplicity is the key... a light that pops on when you open the door?? we don't want our girls thinking they are in a fridge! Torch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 20, 2006 Author Share Posted November 20, 2006 I don't own a torch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Put it on your Christmas present list! A whopping great big Maglite.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 20, 2006 Author Share Posted November 20, 2006 My Dad recons he could put a light in that's just small enough to light up the nest box, and not disturb the girls. We're going to wait untill ????? though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 A whopping great big Maglite.... This might just be me but what is it about big torches??? I just dont get it! Is it like some greasy old codger driving a flash car trying to make up for other areas in their life? Saw some in B&Q the other day (torches not old codgers) with about a foots worth of handle - whats the point unless you intend to bash someone over the head with it when you are walking dark alleys at night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 A whopping great big Maglite.... This might just be me but what is it about big torches??? I just dont get it! Is it like some greasy old codger driving a flash car trying to make up for other areas in their life? : karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Exactly! Doubles as a kosh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Well whats the point in wearing stilettos then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I find that if you step in dog doo whilst said stillettos are in your hand to frighten group of 'youths' loitering in dark alley, it can be difficult to get it out from under the toenails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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red Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Hubby got me a head torch last christmas (as well as an engagement ring I hasten to add!) and its GREAT! It means I can see to the girls using both my hands! Aah the simple pleasures in life ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Put it on your Christmas present list! A whopping great big Maglite.... It always used to intrigue me that in the X-files - Mulder and Sculley would drive for miles - get out of the car - give chase over a long distance - then end up in a big dark barn - and then produce MASSIVE maglite torches (or - flashlights - as the Muricans insist on calling them) from nowhere... and the torches had beams that would light up a small town... no pocket-bulges whilst running, no big heavy torch banging their legs - where on earth did they keep them?? is that a maglite Mulder - or are you just pleased to see me?? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I'm struggling to see the point of having a light in the Eglu. They're not supposed to be living like battery hens. A decent torch is all you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 I don't think you understand what I mean. It is only small a few centimetres and it only turns on when the eggport door is open, it closes when it is shut. It wouldn't be on all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Yep... just like a fridge! Poor chooks will think you're planning on eating them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 You'd have to see pictures Annie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Martin says I don't think you understand what I mean. It is only small a few centimetres and it only turns on when the eggport door is open, it closes when it is shut. It wouldn't be on all the time. I do understand what you mean. I can't see the point of it, though. What would the practical applications be, and how can they beat a torch in terms of cost effectiveness? A torch is dual purpose as you can battle your way accross the garden in the dark, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 does anyone remember the morecambe and wise breakfast routine - done to the stripper music? maybe that's what martin has in mind - the bit when he opens the fridge.. for those who haven't seen it - one of the greatest pieces of TV comedy: Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 You'd have to get Phil onto this Martin - he's an amateur inventor! I'd recommend an LED bulb though - low energy use and don't get hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Hey Martin,you could get on of those that straps onto your head,so you will have your hands free to carry the eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 No thanks Sarah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Hubby got me a head torch last christmas (as well as an engagement ring I hasten to add!) and its GREAT! It means I can see to the girls using both my hands! Aah the simple pleasures in life ... I refer to my previous comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I just hold my mini-maglite between my teeth Must put a head-torch on my Christmas list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
