How do
I turn Litecube products on and off?
On most Litecube products a
single push of the button produces a "heartbeat" pulse, a second produces a fast
blink, the third push turns it steadily on and a final one turns it off.
The exception to this rule are
the "Rainbow" products, where each push of the button produces a differing color
effect or turns the effect off.
How long do Litecubes
last?
There is no absolute definitive lifespan. Useful
life will depend on how long the cube(s) are on and how often they are used.
The short answer is long enough for you to have
lots and lots of fun with them. The long answer is, well, complicated.
With intermittent usage, any cube should get
approximately between 25 and 35 hours of good light from the cube. After that
they will dim down slowly, but last for many more hours.
Some cubes use power at a faster rate than others.
Some will show very little decline for a long period of time, others will show
some reduction in brightness, reach a plateau of still very serviceable light
and then go on for hours and hours.
If, however, you choose to use them steadily, they
will certainly last through a social event but their life span will not be as
long. Generally speaking they should last between 12 and 30 hours.
If you use them in flashing or pulsing mode, this
too will affect the life span.
Using your Litecube intermittently and allowing it
to "rest" between uses maximizes the life of the lithium battery. Should you
decide to freeze your Litecube product, rest assured that the lithium battery
within likes the cold and it won't slow it down a bit!
Remember, ALL Litecube products will
easily get through any normal length event and with the propensity of guests to
take them home, we can almost guarantee that they'll still be using their cubes
(and remembering your event) for weeks and months to come.
Why are different colors different
prices?
LiteCubes differ in price based on how many LED bulbs and batteries they
have. The soft colors: red, orange an yellow only use 1 bulb and one battery.
Premium colors: pink, purple, blue, green and white use 2 batteries and 2 leds.
Color changing rainbow cubes use 3 leds and 2 batteries. The addition or
exclusion of these differing raw components effects the end price because the
more batteries/leds a cube has, the higher the cost.
Can the battery be replaced in a
Litecube?
It depends on the product. The answer in the case
of Litecubes is unfortunately, no.
Because most Litecube products are designed and FDA
approved to be used in and around food items and in liquids, the battery must be
double sealed within the cube and cannot be removed or recharged or replaced.
We strongly urge customers considering the battery
issue to avoid those illegal copies of the cube which, while they may look
identical, also offer replaceable batteries. They are not the safe, dependable
Litecube which has been built to FDA standards.
Also, because the cost of a replacement battery
would be more than the Litecube itself, it wouldn't be economically feasible for
a customer to do so.
What makes Litecubes
glow?
Litecube products contain either one or two
Lithium batteries that powers either one or three small LED bulbs. They also
contain a specially designed non-toxic freezing gel designed to enhance and
magnify the light being emitted.
How should I care for them?
We recommend that Litecubes be hand washed with hot
soapy water before and between uses. Dishwasher use is not suggested.
Turn Litecubes off between uses and store them out
of direct sunlight. They may be stored in the freezer if desired.
Are there any outstanding safety
issues I should be aware of?
As the creators of this product, Litecubes worked
very diligently in the design to produce an item that could be used around food
and drinks being consumed SAFELY by humans and we are happy to report that our
cube components have passed FDA muster for such usage.
In the extremely rare event of one breaking or
cracking, please be aware that the gel inside is non toxic, but you should
discard the cube and the drink that it is in immediately.
We will be happy to send you testing and other
health and safety documentation upon request.
Litecubes are not meant for use by children under 3
years old because they may pose a choking hazard.
How can I tell if I have a
authentic, safe Litecube?
It is a sad fact of
life that a successful product is replicated, often by individuals who have no
concern for the health and safety of the end user of the product.
By replicating the Litecube design, it makes it
difficult to detect false cubes at first glance. However, if you turn an
authentic Litecube product over, you should see the our "light bulb" logo on the
bottom.
Litecube vigorously and aggressively defends it's
patent and copyrights worldwide.