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While I love the light part (the actual output), and own both a tabletop and this one, I hate the construction. I had an intermittent issue and decided to trace the wires from plug in-to light bulb. I found that every solder joint was very sloppy, and very close to shorting or breaking off. The bulb plugs into a socket that has a push in arrangement for the wire connections. (common in these kinds of things.) In order to push the wire in, which is stranded wire, you must solder the tip of it, about 1/8 in, or 3mm or so, and that gets pushed in. There is a black wire and a white wire, hot and neutral. The white wire was plugged in from where the wire was stripped of insulation, soldered, and it was pushed in to the insulation. (as its supposed to) The black wire had approx 1/2-3/4 inch of wire bare wire, all soldered, sticking into this connector designed for about 1/4 inch of wire. That means about 1/4-1/2 in of bare wire was sticking out very close to the switch, the metal reflector, and other wires. I pulled it out, snipped off about 2/3 of it, plugged it back into the connector, and my problem went away. This is just pathetic, sloppy, and very poor craftsmanship. In fact, it isn't craftsmanship, its very sloppy assembly by obviously UNTRAINED and UNSKILLED workers. There is no way to dispute that. Anyone with any care and skill would not let that go, they would know its a shock/fire/lamp wont work issue. Do a search for an ott lite 18w ballast and you will see dozens of frustrated customers. COME ON OTT. They dont sell the part, the part is not available or hard to find (if you need a ballast). For all I know the lousy manufacturing contributes to the ballast failures. OTT SEND THE CUSTOMERS A BALLAST. Start manufacturing the lights properly or get the price down to the 19-29$ range we would expect this. In the prices of your lamps, I expect exceptionally well made, well designed lamps, not what I got.
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I should have paid more attention to the other reviews. The lamp worked great for a couple of months. Now it gives a flicker and then NOTHING when you turn it on. Acts much as a fluorescent light does when the ballast goes. The lamp has not been used often enough to be burnt out haven't had it on more than a half dozen times. The light itself was good, but this is absolutely worthless. I'm very disappointed and will certainly not recommend Ott Lite.
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Purchased four(4) lamps for second house. All four went out. Tried replacement bulbs; did not work. Called Customer Service; they asked if I always keep lamps plugged in, I replied yes,the rep replied that was the problem. I believe the manufactures knows this model has defective systemic problems. They should have had a recall, but it can't kill you so throwing it out is a better solution. I suggest anyone with the same problem notify your better business bureau and your state attorney general; selling a product that is defective is, in my opinion, a crime.
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I bought this lamp so that I could use it as a desk lamp. Very flexible and simple looking. No wow factor, but does what it's supposed to do well. I stand it next to my desk and project the light over my monitors. I still get some glare off my work on my desk but it's very minimal. I'd buy it again and, in fact, when the bulb goes out, which I hope it's not for a long time, I'll buy the replacement.
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This inexpensive lamp contains an Ott light. Ott did the first experiments on wavelengths of light and deprivation. It turns out that lack of certain wavelengths can cause deformities in different animals and plants.
The expensive bulb in this lamp is a full spectrum bulb. It is very healthy for you and your pets. Well worth the expense. Well.... my parrot loves to sit on the arm of my chair when I turn this light on.
If you are not out in the winter this may help with SAD.
My best to you and buy it you will be happy.
