Showing posts with label led table lamps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label led table lamps. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Discount NFL New York Jets Helmet Lamp
we purchased this lamp for our son, to complete his jets themed bedroom. The lamp goes perfectly with the rest of the jets themed items. The lamp lets out alot of light so you could even get away with a smaller watt light bulb.we love it and our son loves it even more
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Best Lite Source LS-16753AGED/CP Rizzo Swing-Arm Wall Lamp, Aged Copper Deals
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List Price: $114.00
Sale Price: $76.04
Today's Bonus: 33% Off

This swing-arm wall lamp is my hardest working lamp. I purchased it more than a year ago.
I have it located in my dressing area outside my closet. When combing my hair, I have the light directed towards the ceiling, providing indirect lighting. As I select my clothes each morning, I then move the light so I can shine it into my closet. As I spot dirty clothes, etc, I extend the arm and rotate the head to shine right on whatever I'm looking at. Every day I'm moving the light around, making it work for me. It has really stood up to the challenge.
The "aged copper" finish is probably more of an "oil rubbed bronze", but there is a tiny hint of copper-orange in the finish.
So I'm looking to purchase another of these lamps to mount over my desk... (as I write, the website says it's on backorder...)
I did some price comparisons, and I found similar products priced twice as much. This swing-arm wall lamp is an excellent product for a very reasonable price.
List Price: $114.00
Sale Price: $76.04
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This swing-arm wall lamp is my hardest working lamp. I purchased it more than a year ago.
I have it located in my dressing area outside my closet. When combing my hair, I have the light directed towards the ceiling, providing indirect lighting. As I select my clothes each morning, I then move the light so I can shine it into my closet. As I spot dirty clothes, etc, I extend the arm and rotate the head to shine right on whatever I'm looking at. Every day I'm moving the light around, making it work for me. It has really stood up to the challenge.
The "aged copper" finish is probably more of an "oil rubbed bronze", but there is a tiny hint of copper-orange in the finish.
So I'm looking to purchase another of these lamps to mount over my desk... (as I write, the website says it's on backorder...)
I did some price comparisons, and I found similar products priced twice as much. This swing-arm wall lamp is an excellent product for a very reasonable price.
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this is a very well made, sturdy lamp. It looks great on my wall and provides just the right light for my computer desk. I can easily swivel it the way I want and it stays there. So happy with this purchase.Best Deals for Lite Source LS-16753AGED/CP Rizzo Swing-Arm Wall Lamp, Aged Copper
I must say it was a very pleasant surprise when we received these lamps. I didn't think there would be much substance to them considering the price. Boy was I wrong, they are wonderful and just what we wanted to take the lamps off of the end tables. Great product.Honest reviews on Lite Source LS-16753AGED/CP Rizzo Swing-Arm Wall Lamp, Aged Copper
It was very easy to install. It looks good too but as a light source it really didn't do the job I needed it to do. Too weak.Thursday, December 18, 2014
Cheap Dimond D1426B Waverly Table Lamp, Chrome Plated Glass With Black
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List Price: $267.00
Sale Price: $126.00
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Beautiful in person. Substantial, heavy, well made and makes a statement. It was also really well packaged. I would recommend this lamp and wouldn't hesitate to purchase other items from this brand.
List Price: $267.00
Sale Price: $126.00
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Beautiful in person. Substantial, heavy, well made and makes a statement. It was also really well packaged. I would recommend this lamp and wouldn't hesitate to purchase other items from this brand.
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When I received this lamp it looked very different from the picture. Fortunately I liked it even better. How often does that happen? It's a beautiful, elegant lamp.Best Deals for Dimond D1426B Waverly Table Lamp, Chrome Plated Glass With Black
These were beautiful only i received the wrong lamps, because i was so excited that I found battery operated lamps I chois the wrong lamp, so now i awaiing the correct ones which i hope will be just a nice.Buy Soft Blue & White Rectangular Porcelain Accent Table Lamp
liked the lamp, but VERY disappointed to see that the lamp shows '40 watt max' when the listing clearly states '100 watt max'. that's why I ordered it, I need to use a 100 watt bulb!!!
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This lamp is okay, but do read the dimensions because it's a small lamp. It's the size you would put on a bureau just for accent light and not big enough for an end table for in-bed reading. It has a nice base, nice design/style and the shade is fine, too, but please bear in mind that it is less costly than other similar lamps because it's smaller.Best Deals for Soft Blue & White Rectangular Porcelain Accent Table Lamp
The lamp is beautiful but the shade is more of an ecru that white. I didn't like it as well as it gave an almost dirty look to the shade. Would have preferred pure white.Saturday, December 6, 2014
Reviews of Adesso 1587-26 Classic Lamp Set Containing Matching Floor Lamp
This set was heavier than I expected and that was great. Took a bit of effort to put together but well worth it. They look great in my livingroom. I am very pleased with them.
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These lamps had to be completely assembled and the shades were really cheap looking...I returned this product on the next day. Must admit, Amazon personnel were great and although I had to pay postage for return, FedEx which was pretty expensive, they gave me the full refund and partial postage refund within a few days.Best Deals for Adesso 1587-26 Classic Lamp Set Containing Matching Floor Lamp
The lamp bases are sturdy and a nice color. The shades were difficult to put together until we figured out the correct way to put them together. I wish the shade "bones" were not white but in a shade that matched the part that attaches to the lamp post.Honest reviews on Adesso 1587-26 Classic Lamp Set Containing Matching Floor Lamp
We purchased this product because of the pictures/looks on Amazon and overall pricing of the lamps. The lamp itself has a nice weight to it...it feels very solid but the lamp shades have to be assembled and really cheapen the overall quality of what would be a very nice collection. Go ahead and get them with the expectation that new shades should be purchased.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Adesso 1587-26 Classic Lamp Set Containing Matching Floor Lamp
they all came in one box, very well packaged. the shades were a bit of a challenge to assemble but all went well and it's a very good-looking and durable set. I'll remember Adesso for future purchases.Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Review of Lite Source C41088 Sebastian Table Lamp, Dark Bronze And Smoke
Monday, December 1, 2014
Reviews of Cute Mosaic Amber Glass Sea Turtle Accent Lamp
I love this little light. It's a lovely glow in a dark corner. The lamp itself gets really hot which is a bit concerning, and I wish the cord was a bit smaller. But I like this.
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Discount Kathy Ireland Essentials Marrakesh Weave Table Lamp
Enjoy our two lamps. One fennel was damaged, but customer service sent me a replacement in 48 hours. Only disappointment was that lamps are not 3 way, they are just on/off.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Reviews of Lutron TTCL-100H-WH Credenza Dimmable CFL/LED Dimmer, White
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List Price: $15.00
Sale Price: $11.49
Today's Bonus: 23% Off

I live in an apartment. That means that my landlord doesn't really like me to put on an electrician hat to make my hovel more habitable. That also means that I am not installing a dimmer switch to increase the ambiance for nocturnal adventures. What is a bachelor to do? Well, you buy this thing! Everything you like about a dimmer switch without turning off the breaker box and pulling out the screw driver set.
This dimmer is quite well constructed, and I generally think highly of Lutron products, but I have to take a star off because the dimming range is restricted. That old incandescent dimmer goes much lower than the Lutron. I'm sure Lutron designed it this way on purpose in order that the bulb would always start and never extinguish, but I notice that their in-wall dimmers have a dimming range adjustment, and this one should have it too.
There is no flicker and the quality of light from LED bulbs is better (to me) than incandescent. LEDs beat CFL up one side and down the other in every way including quality of light. I never had an issue with CFL but LED is sooo much better.
This dimmer will work with dimmable CFLs but they do have a habit of buzzing (very dependent on the individual bulb).
I have two LEDs plugged into one of these, one 2.5W in a table lamp and one 8W in an uplight and they both dim from full brightness to barely-there levels; absolutely perfect for a TV room.
Highly recommended product.
I purchased this because I wanted an dimmable desk lamp that was energy efficient. Based on other reviews, it seemed that dimmable CCFL (fluorescent) bulbs could sometimes buzz or flicker, so LED seemed the way to go even though it may be a bit more expensive. I paired this device with a cheap desk lamp and a Cree dimmable bulb. The Lutron dimmer works very well without making noise or causing flickering (although this may also be caused by your bulb. The light couldn't go as dim as I liked, but was still pretty good. I would say about 25-35% of full brightness.
I also happened to measure voltage out of the device if anyone cares. My utility voltage is 118V. At max brightness the dimmer outputted 105V and at minimum brightness it outputted 15V (AC of course).
I would purchase this device again if I ever needed another one.
Update: After taking a close listen, the device does cause a slight buzz regardless of whether it's dimmed on not when on the device. The buzz is not there when connecting the lamp directly to the wall socket. However, it is pretty faint. I could only hear it when the room is quiet and I am directly in front of the bulb (within a 1-2 feet).
I measured wattage using the P3 Kill-a-watt. For my 9watt Cree bulb, at full dim it measured 2 watts.
Unfortunately this dimmer switch only dims to about 1/2 full brightness and then turns off. If my 13 watt led is as bright as a 75 watt incandescent bulb, then this switch only dims it down to about a 40 watt. After that it turns off. On the plus side there is no buzzing and the light is completely off when turned off.
List Price: $15.00
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I live in an apartment. That means that my landlord doesn't really like me to put on an electrician hat to make my hovel more habitable. That also means that I am not installing a dimmer switch to increase the ambiance for nocturnal adventures. What is a bachelor to do? Well, you buy this thing! Everything you like about a dimmer switch without turning off the breaker box and pulling out the screw driver set.
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I bought this to use with a dimmable LED PAR20 bulb from Lighting Science (sold as Home Depot 866623) that I put in my reading lamp. Initially I was using my old incandescent dimmer, which worked well to dim, but caused the bulb to make a loud buzz, even at full brightness, that it didn't make when plugged directly into the wall. I bought this Lutron dimmer hoping it wouldn't cause the bulb to make noise, but the identical buzz is still there. Still, I can't really fault the dimmer, because maybe it's the bulb's fault it makes noise. But don't expect this dimmer to fix a buzzing bulb.This dimmer is quite well constructed, and I generally think highly of Lutron products, but I have to take a star off because the dimming range is restricted. That old incandescent dimmer goes much lower than the Lutron. I'm sure Lutron designed it this way on purpose in order that the bulb would always start and never extinguish, but I notice that their in-wall dimmers have a dimming range adjustment, and this one should have it too.
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I have started switching from CFL to dimmable LED lights and this dimmer is perfect.There is no flicker and the quality of light from LED bulbs is better (to me) than incandescent. LEDs beat CFL up one side and down the other in every way including quality of light. I never had an issue with CFL but LED is sooo much better.
This dimmer will work with dimmable CFLs but they do have a habit of buzzing (very dependent on the individual bulb).
I have two LEDs plugged into one of these, one 2.5W in a table lamp and one 8W in an uplight and they both dim from full brightness to barely-there levels; absolutely perfect for a TV room.
Highly recommended product.
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Product came fully functional and clean.I purchased this because I wanted an dimmable desk lamp that was energy efficient. Based on other reviews, it seemed that dimmable CCFL (fluorescent) bulbs could sometimes buzz or flicker, so LED seemed the way to go even though it may be a bit more expensive. I paired this device with a cheap desk lamp and a Cree dimmable bulb. The Lutron dimmer works very well without making noise or causing flickering (although this may also be caused by your bulb. The light couldn't go as dim as I liked, but was still pretty good. I would say about 25-35% of full brightness.
I also happened to measure voltage out of the device if anyone cares. My utility voltage is 118V. At max brightness the dimmer outputted 105V and at minimum brightness it outputted 15V (AC of course).
I would purchase this device again if I ever needed another one.
Update: After taking a close listen, the device does cause a slight buzz regardless of whether it's dimmed on not when on the device. The buzz is not there when connecting the lamp directly to the wall socket. However, it is pretty faint. I could only hear it when the room is quiet and I am directly in front of the bulb (within a 1-2 feet).
I measured wattage using the P3 Kill-a-watt. For my 9watt Cree bulb, at full dim it measured 2 watts.
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I bought this dimmer to dim the Kobi Electric 07166 LED-AR-13W800-50 Dimmable LED Light Bulb I bought here on Amazon, which I am using in a desk lamp. The Kobi led bulb is very bright, so I bought this switch expecting it to dim the bulb from full brightness to off, and everything in between. I hoped to be able to use the lamp at full brightness for paper work, then all the way down to nearly off for ambient lighting while using the computer.Unfortunately this dimmer switch only dims to about 1/2 full brightness and then turns off. If my 13 watt led is as bright as a 75 watt incandescent bulb, then this switch only dims it down to about a 40 watt. After that it turns off. On the plus side there is no buzzing and the light is completely off when turned off.
Monday, October 27, 2014
Reviews of LumiSource LS-LED TASSO Tasso LED Lamp, Silver
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List Price: $99.99
Sale Price: $74.32
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This is a solid lamp with a sturdy build. Installation was simple.
The base is relatively heavy and will support 'hard' angles of twist from the three movable areas. However, I do not like where the I/O switch is located; it is a separate controller unit on the power line, as opposed to on the actual lamp.
There are 3 LED's with good table coverage. It lights up my work desk (say, a surface area of ~10 square feet) well.
For those looking for a warmer glow, there is a slight caveat (a preference issue). This LED lamp emits a white glow vis-a-vis the warm yellow glow from traditional halogens. Some may find the whiteness jarring for the eyes. I personally do not mind. As such I am perfectly happy with the product.
I chose this lamp for its price and looks, but was surprised to find good illumination coverage.
Good material (stainless), nice finish and design. Low wattage, running cool.
Cons:
Light too dim and cold for me. Brightness maybe comparable to a 20W incandescent bulb,
coldness to a white fluorescent lamp.
No information on the lumens and color temperature. These should be provided by the manufacturer.
Cons: the switch is the flip-on plastic piece on the cord. I'd much rather have it on the lamp base instead.
I gave it away because I just don't like LED lamps.
List Price: $99.99
Sale Price: $74.32
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This is a solid lamp with a sturdy build. Installation was simple.
The base is relatively heavy and will support 'hard' angles of twist from the three movable areas. However, I do not like where the I/O switch is located; it is a separate controller unit on the power line, as opposed to on the actual lamp.
There are 3 LED's with good table coverage. It lights up my work desk (say, a surface area of ~10 square feet) well.
For those looking for a warmer glow, there is a slight caveat (a preference issue). This LED lamp emits a white glow vis-a-vis the warm yellow glow from traditional halogens. Some may find the whiteness jarring for the eyes. I personally do not mind. As such I am perfectly happy with the product.
I chose this lamp for its price and looks, but was surprised to find good illumination coverage.
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Great looking lamp. I think it's quite large for a regular desk lamp. The base alone is as big as my laptop screen. If you're planing to get this lamp for a small desk, you may want to reconsider. The operating switch is on the powercord, i think it's best to have it on the lamp itself. The neck is quite long and fully adjustable. Uni-directional lighting. Gives enough lighting to read and work without poluting the wholeroom with light. Love the modern design, energy saving and look.Best Deals for LumiSource LS-LED TASSO Tasso LED Lamp, Silver
Pros:Good material (stainless), nice finish and design. Low wattage, running cool.
Cons:
Light too dim and cold for me. Brightness maybe comparable to a 20W incandescent bulb,
coldness to a white fluorescent lamp.
No information on the lumens and color temperature. These should be provided by the manufacturer.
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Pros: Plenty of nice, bright light. The flexible arm is easy to maneuver, is quite flexible but remains in the position where/how you want it. The base is a solid, sturdy metal.Cons: the switch is the flip-on plastic piece on the cord. I'd much rather have it on the lamp base instead.
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Their light is harsh and not conducive to a comfortable work experience. As for this light, the styling was ok but the switch (on the cord) started failing after 6 or 7 months. It didn't go totally but I didn't use the light all that much and it should not have started acting up so quickly IMHO. Styling is OK. Goose neck was nice.I gave it away because I just don't like LED lamps.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Review of Normande Lighting 22W Daylight Spectrum Clamp Lamp w/ Magnifier
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List Price: $69.99
Sale Price: $69.50
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I am an avid cross stitcher and have been aided by a magnifying light for the last 20 years. I am on at least my third, since I wear them out with constant repositioning. This is definitely the lightest weight and easiest to manipulate. This is also the first I have had with a toggle on/off switch rather than a push button. The push button has always been the first element to die on each of the lamps. The price was good and I hope this one lasts a long time.
I thought I was safe by folding a piece of paper up several times and placing it in between the clamp and the table surface. I still ended up with damage to my table (see my photo under this product). I would highly suggest buying some type of rubber mat material to cut and put in between the table or desk surface and the clamp. If you ended up with damage to your furniture like I did, here is a helpful fix.
To fix dents from this clamp, take a very damp paper towel and fold it up a couple of times. Place it over the dents and then take a hot iron and 'iron' over the paper towel. The iron heats the water in the paper towel up and steams the wood fibers, causing them to swell. This brings out light dents and greatly reduces the visibility of deeper ones. It may take a couple of times to get the full benefit. I've had great success with this trick, but use at your own risk.
Other than that, I was happy with the functionality of this light. I don't know why the manufacturer did not put a softer material on the clamping surface.
The lamp is not UL listed, but it does say on the box that it's ETL listed (another standard testing agency that's still making a name for itself). The bulb is a standard T9 circular fluorescent tube, 22W, with daylight spectrum, and it looks like replacements can be had here on Amazon for a reasonable price. I flipped back and forth between this and a 50W halogen (nonmagnifying) task light a few times, and while the color rendering was different, neither was clearly better or worse. This probably had less glare, though, and runs cooler. The cord is pretty short, I think a little under 5 feet, so you'll need an extension cord unless your mounting point is next to a wall with an outlet very nearby. The lamp's on/off switch is on the top of the head, and is a very big and user friendly rocker.
The table clamp has a nicely textured grippy material on the top surface, but the bottom/screw end of the clamp is a metal cup that will be prone to slippage and/or damaging the bottom of your table, so adding a piece of flat padding material between the table and the cup would be a good idea. I used some of the cardboard that was wrapped around part of the armature for initial shipping. There's a horizontal screw on the clamp that can fasten into a slot in the base peg of the armature, but the slot is only on one side of the peg, so the armature has to be facing the open side of the clamp. This limited me because I wanted to mount it on the near side of a table to the right of my crafting chair, but it was spinning everywhere, so I had to put it on the far side of the table and lose a couple feet of reach in spanning across the table.
I realized on trying to use this with my stitching that I'll need to be sitting at a low table or working with something fully down in my lap to realistically use the magnifying glass function and still have room to move my hands under it. The magnifying glass seems to work fine, though. Generally the lamp stayed where I put it, though it sometimes took a little encouragement, and the triangular hand screws at the armature joints seem to work OK. A feature I really liked is a nice metal handle on the front top edge of the light so it's easy to reposition the light/magnifier without touching the very warm bulb/head.
I got this for free from Amazon Vine in exchange for writing an honest review, but if I were looking to buy this I'm not sure I'd pay what they're asking for it. I'd probably feel better about 2/3 to 3/4 of the current asking price.
Likes:
>Clamps onto my hobby room's wooden workbench with ease but I would be careful when securing this light to a office style desk because the clamp has some sharp surfaces that may damage more polished wooden desktops.
>The pivoting arms are made of durable metal with metal springs, pins, and screws.
>The light has a circular T9 fluorescent bulb that's energy saving (22W), provides a bright, white light that's closer to daylight (°K color temperature) compared to incandescent lights that are yellowish.
>Very easy on the eyes with minimal glare.
>Much easier to use with the smooth pivoting/positionable arms than wearing magnifying loupes or using a handheld magnifier.
>Never touch the T9 bulb. I wear latex gloves during replacement because excessive skin oils left on fluorescent bulb surfaces will reduce its service life.
Slight dislikes:
>Over time, most lamps with pivoting arms will wear out at two weak spots: the plastic table clamp and the plastic screw securing the magnifier lamp's pivoting head. It appears the plastic parts on this lamp will last only a few years at best with frequent usage.
>The Limited Warranty is only one year so if any of the weak plastic components break, no more replacement parts.
Overall:
This magnifying lamp helps me enjoy my hobbies much more and is also useful for reading small print on product boxes, legal documents, and warranties. The lamp is functioning well after five weeks but long term durability is unknown.
The magnifying lens is also nice. It's large and not too high of a magnification. I can see my minis very clearly.
I do have a few complaints, though. The construction quality does not really justify it's $60+ price. The clamp, in particular, seems weak and unstable. I have it secured to my desk, but I know if I pull on the lamp, I can easily rip it out and damage my desk and the clamp.
The other problem is the packaging. This was shipped in a 2' x 4' box, which is easily five times larger (by volume) than that lamp itself. In addition, the warehouse put the lamp in the corner of the box and just covered it with packing paper, which means that it was only protected on two sides. Don't be surprised if the lamp box arrives damaged. The lamp itself should be fine, but I would not be surprised if the bulb is damaged.
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I am an avid cross stitcher and have been aided by a magnifying light for the last 20 years. I am on at least my third, since I wear them out with constant repositioning. This is definitely the lightest weight and easiest to manipulate. This is also the first I have had with a toggle on/off switch rather than a push button. The push button has always been the first element to die on each of the lamps. The price was good and I hope this one lasts a long time.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I was excited to get this light. I work a lot at the table, especially when my garage gets too hot. I've had other swing arm lamps before, both at work and home. This is a pretty good quality lamp that moves freely, has good optics, and illuminates well, except for one thing. The underside of the clamp, which grabs the top of the the desk/table surface, is made of hard plastic ridges. Most clamps for various products I've seen have rubber or foam or something to prevent damage to your furniture.I thought I was safe by folding a piece of paper up several times and placing it in between the clamp and the table surface. I still ended up with damage to my table (see my photo under this product). I would highly suggest buying some type of rubber mat material to cut and put in between the table or desk surface and the clamp. If you ended up with damage to your furniture like I did, here is a helpful fix.
To fix dents from this clamp, take a very damp paper towel and fold it up a couple of times. Place it over the dents and then take a hot iron and 'iron' over the paper towel. The iron heats the water in the paper towel up and steams the wood fibers, causing them to swell. This brings out light dents and greatly reduces the visibility of deeper ones. It may take a couple of times to get the full benefit. I've had great success with this trick, but use at your own risk.
Other than that, I was happy with the functionality of this light. I don't know why the manufacturer did not put a softer material on the clamping surface.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The cardboard box this lamp came in was flimsy and strangely-shaped, making it prone to getting beaten up in transit, even inside a bigger (standard shape) box. Made in China and the subtle Engrish on the box shows it. The warranty information is printed on one of the box flaps rather than the paper instructions insert, making it harder to hang on to. Printing on the packaging reminds you to take all the foam out from between the bulb and housing (3 pieces), but I think the instruction would be easy for the average person to miss.The lamp is not UL listed, but it does say on the box that it's ETL listed (another standard testing agency that's still making a name for itself). The bulb is a standard T9 circular fluorescent tube, 22W, with daylight spectrum, and it looks like replacements can be had here on Amazon for a reasonable price. I flipped back and forth between this and a 50W halogen (nonmagnifying) task light a few times, and while the color rendering was different, neither was clearly better or worse. This probably had less glare, though, and runs cooler. The cord is pretty short, I think a little under 5 feet, so you'll need an extension cord unless your mounting point is next to a wall with an outlet very nearby. The lamp's on/off switch is on the top of the head, and is a very big and user friendly rocker.
The table clamp has a nicely textured grippy material on the top surface, but the bottom/screw end of the clamp is a metal cup that will be prone to slippage and/or damaging the bottom of your table, so adding a piece of flat padding material between the table and the cup would be a good idea. I used some of the cardboard that was wrapped around part of the armature for initial shipping. There's a horizontal screw on the clamp that can fasten into a slot in the base peg of the armature, but the slot is only on one side of the peg, so the armature has to be facing the open side of the clamp. This limited me because I wanted to mount it on the near side of a table to the right of my crafting chair, but it was spinning everywhere, so I had to put it on the far side of the table and lose a couple feet of reach in spanning across the table.
I realized on trying to use this with my stitching that I'll need to be sitting at a low table or working with something fully down in my lap to realistically use the magnifying glass function and still have room to move my hands under it. The magnifying glass seems to work fine, though. Generally the lamp stayed where I put it, though it sometimes took a little encouragement, and the triangular hand screws at the armature joints seem to work OK. A feature I really liked is a nice metal handle on the front top edge of the light so it's easy to reposition the light/magnifier without touching the very warm bulb/head.
I got this for free from Amazon Vine in exchange for writing an honest review, but if I were looking to buy this I'm not sure I'd pay what they're asking for it. I'd probably feel better about 2/3 to 3/4 of the current asking price.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This lamp with magnifier was exactly what I needed for building static scale aircraft models and R/C aircrafts because my old magnifier lamp broke after five years.Likes:
>Clamps onto my hobby room's wooden workbench with ease but I would be careful when securing this light to a office style desk because the clamp has some sharp surfaces that may damage more polished wooden desktops.
>The pivoting arms are made of durable metal with metal springs, pins, and screws.
>The light has a circular T9 fluorescent bulb that's energy saving (22W), provides a bright, white light that's closer to daylight (°K color temperature) compared to incandescent lights that are yellowish.
>Very easy on the eyes with minimal glare.
>Much easier to use with the smooth pivoting/positionable arms than wearing magnifying loupes or using a handheld magnifier.
>Never touch the T9 bulb. I wear latex gloves during replacement because excessive skin oils left on fluorescent bulb surfaces will reduce its service life.
Slight dislikes:
>Over time, most lamps with pivoting arms will wear out at two weak spots: the plastic table clamp and the plastic screw securing the magnifier lamp's pivoting head. It appears the plastic parts on this lamp will last only a few years at best with frequent usage.
>The Limited Warranty is only one year so if any of the weak plastic components break, no more replacement parts.
Overall:
This magnifying lamp helps me enjoy my hobbies much more and is also useful for reading small print on product boxes, legal documents, and warranties. The lamp is functioning well after five weeks but long term durability is unknown.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is a great desk lamp for working on small objects. The light is bright and very white, so you can clearly see whatever is you're working on. In my case, that's painting miniature figurines, and so a white light is important for seeing the colors accurately.The magnifying lens is also nice. It's large and not too high of a magnification. I can see my minis very clearly.
I do have a few complaints, though. The construction quality does not really justify it's $60+ price. The clamp, in particular, seems weak and unstable. I have it secured to my desk, but I know if I pull on the lamp, I can easily rip it out and damage my desk and the clamp.
The other problem is the packaging. This was shipped in a 2' x 4' box, which is easily five times larger (by volume) than that lamp itself. In addition, the warehouse put the lamp in the corner of the box and just covered it with packing paper, which means that it was only protected on two sides. Don't be surprised if the lamp box arrives damaged. The lamp itself should be fine, but I would not be surprised if the bulb is damaged.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Cheap Dale Tiffany TT10034 Tiffany Mission Table Lamp, Antique Golden
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List Price: $234.00
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I have a few Tiffany style lamps in my home & am pleased that I chose this one to add to my "collection". The colors in this lamp are exactly as pictured and it puts off a nice glow in the room. This is exactly what was needed for the table in our family room/den.
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I have a few Tiffany style lamps in my home & am pleased that I chose this one to add to my "collection". The colors in this lamp are exactly as pictured and it puts off a nice glow in the room. This is exactly what was needed for the table in our family room/den.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Reviews of 25 Watt - Vintage Antique Light Bulb - ST15 Edison Style
I bought 5 of these for my dining room table chandelier. Immediately out of the box, 2 were clear glass and the other 3 were yellowed. Not terrible to me because my walls are yellow anyhow so you can't tell, but in a different room, this would have been problematic since all 5 were in the same fixture.
Also, previously, I had been using 40watt candle shaped exposed bulbs on an IKEA base. It was plenty of light, and I was able to use a dimmer to the right amount for entertaining. I love the look of the Edison antique bulbs so thought I'd switch them out and add these beauties. They're great, and really cast a nice amber hue/candlelight ambiance to the room. But my dining room table is no longer good for crafting, reading or anything needing a strong light. I couldn't find a 40watt candelabra base Edison light so I settled for these 25watt bulbs. Big mistakeif you need the stronger light, get the right wattage.
On the plus side, they are compatible with a dimmer.First light burnt out in less than an hour after installing it in the socket. A bit disappointment. Look great though.
Also, previously, I had been using 40watt candle shaped exposed bulbs on an IKEA base. It was plenty of light, and I was able to use a dimmer to the right amount for entertaining. I love the look of the Edison antique bulbs so thought I'd switch them out and add these beauties. They're great, and really cast a nice amber hue/candlelight ambiance to the room. But my dining room table is no longer good for crafting, reading or anything needing a strong light. I couldn't find a 40watt candelabra base Edison light so I settled for these 25watt bulbs. Big mistakeif you need the stronger light, get the right wattage.
On the plus side, they are compatible with a dimmer.First light burnt out in less than an hour after installing it in the socket. A bit disappointment. Look great though.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Cheap 5-Light Pond Lily Accent Lamp (Amber and Green)
I am very pleased with my lamp. I originally fell in love with a real 1912 tiffany lamp that this one is replicated from. I found a few different companies that made this lamp, but felt that the Meyda one was the highest quality ones out there. The colors on the glass are close to perfect and the whole lamp feels really sturdy. I marked it off one star because one of the glass flowers on mine came chipped. I didn't want to take the trouble to send it back.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Lumisource LS-LACE TABLE TABLE 2 Light Tower Table Lamp Fixture Reviews
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List Price: $49.00
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A little too large for my purpose and a foot was broken off..super easy return process. Very feminine and would have exchanged for another if had a place for it
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A little too large for my purpose and a foot was broken off..super easy return process. Very feminine and would have exchanged for another if had a place for it
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Loved this lamp so much I ordred three. Gives off a nice soft glow of light and visually pleasing design.Best Deals for Lumisource LS-LACE TABLE TABLE 2 Light Tower Table Lamp Fixture
This product is poorly represented by the picture shown here. It is much more like the similar tower lamp also made by this manufacturer. There is no "hourglass" shape to this item and the lace on the two that I received were discolored. They are very vintage 1950, and not in a good way. I will be returning these items next Tuesday.
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