Gauge Newsletter September 2015 | Page 23

In this equipment, the strength of the light can be adjusted, so that the light is either strong for a short period of time, or low for a comparatively longer period of time; and this is determined by the weight of the ballast or brass. The two terminals in the front of the Gravity Light can be used to power other simple devices such as radios. This may be considered as a simple Engineering application. Here, the light A GRAVITY POWERED intensity may not be much, or the period LED? to lift the weight up; which may result in P of electricity generation for one lift may be short and it is true that a person has calling this something primary. But, still all what you have to do to light a bulb for 30 minutes is just lifting a weight to some height. eople in developing countries still have difficulties in getting electricity or other sources of energy to light up bulbs; as either the initial cost or running cost of those methods are high. So, they use kerosene oil lamps as the as the alternative. But, consciously it’s hazardous to the environment as well as to It is obvious that light can be obtained through this, regardless the geographical or physical location, climatic condition the health. and the time of the day. And this produces While there’s such a situation in developing countries, Martin Riddiford and Jim Reeves the initial and running costs are low. endless supply which is inexpensive as were experimenting for 4 years to find out an inexpensive and safe way to light bulbs and finally came up with a gravity powered LED light. This uses the gravity of the earth It is true tha