Question about Ott Lights

**sewnsewsue** · 12-25-2014, 02:19 PM

I have several Ott lights but will not be purchasing more. I have spent hundreds of dollars on their floor lamps alone. I love the lamps but to be honest, the hardware is chintzy and you can't get replacement bulbs from Joanne's or Ott. Hard to believe but true. I also purchased a folding task lamp which flickered so badly at startup that I gave it away( I kept returning them as I originally thought it was defective.it made me feel really sick. The last lamp is own is floor task lamp. It has the big box type plug. The plug keeps sliding in to the plastic box so I can't use it. So, I have spent about $500 on lamps that I can't get bulbs for or don't work right. If you look in Joann's or Lowes you can buy a 25 watt screw Ott bulb for $7-8. I would and will purchase those bulbs to use in other lamps that do not use the proprietary bulbs which are unavailable. I think the bulbs are awesome.

**Edie** · 12-26-2014, 03:23 AM

I have had two Ott lights, one being the least expensive - which is all well and good, except when the light goes out and they DO go out, it cost more than I paid for the light itself. Then I got my mother's and she has the fancy table light and her bulb went out and I cannot afford a light bulb for it, and also they are hard to find the right size Ottlight bulb for the Ottlight lamp. I bought a gooseneck from Menard's and I am very pleased with it - paid $9.95 for it and use a regular lightbulb. Edie

I just can't see spending that kind of money on a table lamp.

**maddecker** · 12-26-2014, 09:22 AM

I too swear by the Ott lights. However one day my husband and I went to Lowe's to look at track lighting options and they carry the Ott light for more than 50% less than anywhere else. I bought one and love it. It was a great buy and provides a fantastic light.

**Quilt Fan** · 12-26-2014, 10:29 AM

Perhaps you can find a floor lamp at a local thrift store. Our thrift stores seem to have a large selection of lamps. Take a bulb with you and plug the lamp in to test. Then you can use some of the newer regular bulbs that will give better light than the old bulbs.
Ott lights are expensive but 50% off at Joann's helps. I do have an Ott floor lamp and also a folding table lamp and really find the light good to work with. Ott did provide a replacement bulb for the floor lamp when needed.

**crafty pat** · 12-26-2014, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by sewnsewsue

I have several Ott lights but will not be purchasing more. I have spent hundreds of dollars on their floor lamps alone. I love the lamps but to be honest, the hardware is chintzy and you can't get replacement bulbs from Joanne's or Ott. Hard to believe but true. I also purchased a folding task lamp which flickered so badly at startup that I gave it away( I kept returning them as I originally thought it was defective.it made me feel really sick. The last lamp is own is floor task lamp. It has the big box type plug. The plug keeps sliding in to the plastic box so I can't use it. So, I have spent about $500 on lamps that I can't get bulbs for or don't work right. If you look in Joann's or Lowes you can buy a 25 watt screw Ott bulb for $7-8. I would and will purchase those bulbs to use in other lamps that do not use the proprietary bulbs which are unavailable. I think the bulbs are awesome.

I have found bulbs for mine at Bed Bath and Beyond where my DH bought mine for me.

**junebug4967** · 12-28-2014, 09:53 PM

I went through 2 look alike floor lamps. The hardware was good and I could get replacement bulbs at a store that specialized in light bulbs, but the ballast would go out. After much searching, I found an Ott at Office Depot - floor model and it was less than $60. That was a couple of years ago. I keep it over my sewing machine but will swivel it around so I have light on a little press and cut.

**HouseDragon** · 12-25-2014, 02:25 PM

I love my Ott floor stand light: it has the light on the swivel-every-which way-neck, the clip board on a goose-neck, and the magnifier on a goose-neck. I managed to buy it at half-price when a free postage deal was going on. Otherwise, I couldn't have afforded it: I waited almost a year until the half-price/free postage were at the same time. That's also how I bought my wheeled sewing machine luggage piece.

DANGER: all magnifiers should be covered. They can start a fire if the sun hits it just right and shines through the lens. I have a small cloth bag that fits over the Ott magnifier; the rest of my magnifiers are put away in boxes.

**Daffy Daphne** · 12-25-2014, 02:59 PM

I love my Ott lights. Have both a table and floor model. They both still have the original bulbs. The table model is at least 15 years old and I bought a replacement bulb, just to have on hand, when I saw them at Office Depot. Wouldn't you know, I put that bulb in a "safe" place and now have no idea where it is. Hope I find it before I need it!

Daffy

**dflynn** · 12-25-2014, 04:10 PM

I got mine at Lowe. I believe the everyday price is $59.00, Same floor lamp as Joanne's. This is cheaper than when Joanne's has it an sale

**Learner747** · 12-25-2014, 04:35 PM

Go to Lowes online and enter Ott lamps. My stand up Ott lamp was only $49.95. At JoAnns it was selling for over a $100. Love it and kept $50.

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