The part that does the calling
A lantern is only as persuasive as its lamp. Our 15 W tubes put out the 365 nm blue-violet that night flyers steer toward, and they seat on the same 4-pin base as the one your lantern shipped with. Swap one in each spring and the pull stays where it was on day one.
15 W BULB
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The part of the lantern that does the calling. When the blue looks tired and the tray stays half-empty on a warm night, a fresh 15 W tube brings the pull back without replacing the whole lantern.
from $11.99
Full details| Lantern | 15 W 4-pin tube |
|---|---|
| Zap T6 Pro | Yes |
| K15 | Yes |
| T9 | Yes |
| X3 | Yes |
| JY-02 | Measure first: 7.75" tube, 4-pin |
Plan on a season of nightly use. The tube keeps glowing longer than that, but its UV pull fades first.
One lantern and a spare for next spring is exactly what the 2-pack is for. A single tube is enough to revive a lantern tonight.
Unplug the lantern and let it sit a few minutes first. The tray twists off, the base screw loosens, and the grid is never touched.
/ Placement
A lantern in the wrong spot doesn't just underperform; it pulls every flyer in the yard straight to your chair. Here is how we place ours.
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/ The honest list
We'd rather you know exactly what the blue light calls in than be surprised in August. Here is the plain list.
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/ Upkeep
A clogged grid is a weak grid. Five minutes every week or two in high season keeps the spark sharp.
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/ The lamp
A UV tube fades long before it goes dark, which is why so many lanterns hang there glowing and catching almost nothing.
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