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.