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Old 03-27-2011, 08:52 AM
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I have two Ott light bulbs in two different cheap standard light stands. Got the bulbs at a local "everything" store for $10.00 each.

Maybe mine are different? They are OTT-Lite 15W. Love them!
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Old 03-27-2011, 09:34 AM
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We have three, no four Ott lights in teh house. DH just bought one on sale from JA's with free shipping for his desk when doing his homework. Loves it and I have my floor one back for sewing.
I have never used the Ott bulbs in other lights in the house. Too expensive. HOwever, I have had my floor light for over 15 years and have only replaced teh bulb once which was last summer. I don't like the Daylight or other lights that imitate Ott's. I don't believe they are anywhere near the same.
Pay the price and you will not be sorry.
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Old 03-28-2011, 02:56 AM
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I have an "Ott Light". Love it, want to get another one, I'll have to check the other stores before I go to Joann's
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Old 03-28-2011, 04:25 AM
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Yes, Ott lights are worth the price I have two of them.
Watch Joann's add they have great sales.
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Old 03-28-2011, 04:28 AM
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i use daylight fluorescent bulbs from home depot in all the rooms of my house . Made a big difference this winter for lighting. See much better. Bought 100 ones for sewing room didn't have any problems . Could actually see good.
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Old 03-28-2011, 04:58 AM
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Yes, well worth it.
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Old 03-28-2011, 05:11 AM
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I've never used them but I need more lighting. I think I'll get me some. Thanks for the info.
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Old 03-28-2011, 05:11 AM
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Yes they are. I have two of them, one floor model and the other sits on top of my sewing table for times when I am sewing on black or very dark material. Easy on the eyes.
I bought mine when they were 50% off.
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Old 03-28-2011, 05:20 AM
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I've had some experience with Ott lights - bought a big one half price at Joanne's years ago. (Still spent almost $90!!) It worked for just over a year - then one day, it just quit! I tried replacing the bulb, tried replacing the electrical part on the cord - nothing. I wouldn't buy another one.
There are lights that do the exact same thing MUCH cheaper elsewhere. I got one at Big Lots for $19.99 or $29.99 a few months ago, and it's great for sewing on black fabric with black thread!! JMHO, but find a cheaper one than OTT.
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They are excellent and show true colour when late night sewing.
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