Automatic Closet Light

About two years ago at Lowe's I saw a battery–powered closet light you could tap to turn on, but with a new feature: automatic shut–off.

I was already checking out and the lines were horrendous so I figured I'd get some the next time I was there.

Bad move.

They disappeared and I haven't seen them since, in the store or anywhere I can locate online.

Even my research team couldn't find them.

But then yesterday I happened on the nifty device above and below.

When you open a door or drawer, a magnetic sensor moves away from the light, turning it on.

Even better: it automatically goes off when the door or drawer is shut.

It's got an LED bulb with an 80,000–hour life.

Let's see: 80,000/24 = 3,333 days and 8 hours, which is 9+ years of continuous light.

Almost seems silly to have an on/off switch, doesn't it?

Why not let it burn for a decade, then buy a new one?

Well, you could do that if batteries lasted forever but they don't.

I know, I know: don't be a hater.

OK, I hear you.

No wires, no electricity.

No tools needed to attach it: use the included adhesive strips.

Uses 3 button cell batteries (included).

2¼"L x 1¼"W x ¾"H.

Finally — light in the closet.

Next: the piazza. But I digress.

$16.95 here.