Sanford 5W Rechargeable Emergency LED Bulb with 40 SMD LEDs, AC/DC and B22 & E27 Fittings - SF699LED

This is the simplest answer to a power cut: a bulb that keeps working when the power stops. The Sanford SF699LED screws into your existing light fitting and behaves like a normal 5W bulb with 40 SMD LEDs — then, when the mains fails, its integrated battery takes over and the light simply stays on. No torch to find, no candle, no scrambling in the dark, and every room fitted with one keeps its lighting. It supports both AC and DC operation, and it ships with B22 bayonet and E27 screw adapters, so it fits Kenyan fittings of either type without a trip back to the shop. Fit them in the rooms where darkness is genuinely disruptive — kitchen, stairs, children's bedroom — rather than everywhere at once.

Specifications

Buying guide

The key thing to understand is how emergency bulbs charge: they need the wall switch left on so the bulb receives mains power during normal hours, which is what tops up the internal battery. A bulb in a room whose switch is normally off will be flat when you need it — that is the single most common disappointment with this product. Prioritise placement: kitchen, stairwell, corridor and children's rooms benefit most, and fitting three in the right places beats ten in the wrong ones. Check your fittings, though both B22 and E27 adapters are included here so either works. Expect emergency runtime in the range of a couple of hours rather than all night, which is what a 5W bulb with an internal battery can realistically deliver. Lead-acid batteries prefer regular topping up to deep discharge, so let it recharge fully after each outage.

How it compares

Against a torch, this lights a whole room hands-free and needs no finding in the dark. Compared with the rechargeable head lamp in the range, that is for tasks and walking outdoors while this replaces room lighting. Against a solar lantern, this needs no window position and charges from the mains automatically. Against a generator or inverter, this covers lighting only, but at a tiny fraction of the cost and with no installation.

Frequently asked questions

How does it charge?
From the mains while in use as a normal bulb, so the wall switch must be left on during normal hours. A bulb on a switch that is usually off will be flat when you need it.

How long does it last during an outage?
Expect a couple of hours rather than all night, which is realistic for a 5W bulb with an internal battery. Let it fully recharge after each outage.

Will it fit my light fitting?
Both B22 bayonet and E27 screw adapters are included, which covers the common Kenyan fittings.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.

Pairs well with

• Sanford Rechargeable Head Lamp 20W with 500 Lumen LED, Waterproof and Type-C Charging - SF1054HL
• Sanford Rechargeable 3-Band AM/FM/SW Radio with Fan and LED Night Light - SF1017PR
• Sanford Rechargeable Mosquito Bat with Electric Mesh and Built-In LED Light - SF638MK

Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.