Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • OTT LIGHTS >
  • OTT LIGHTS

  • OTT LIGHTS

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 05-06-2009, 06:01 PM
      #1  
    Junior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Join Date: Mar 2008
    Location: West Magic, Idaho
    Posts: 129
    Default

    Does anyone have them? Which is best, table model or floor model? How long do the litebulbs last? Are the litebulbs interchangeable with these fancy new swirly ones? Do you have to have the OTT LITEBULBS?

    I see Joanns has theirs at half off. Are they worth the $$$.

    Thanx everyone.
    Billie G is offline  
    Old 05-06-2009, 06:06 PM
      #2  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Oct 2007
    Posts: 1,962
    Default

    I have both a table model and a floor model. Wouldn't be without them. I can't say how long the bulbs last as I have yet to replace either of them and I've had them for over a year now. They are worth the money in my opinion. :)
    Shadow Dancer is offline  
    Old 05-06-2009, 06:38 PM
      #3  
    Member
     
    molly4503's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2009
    Location: Southern Maine
    Posts: 98
    Default

    I agree, I have a table top one and it is superb. I have had mine for about 2 years now and still with the original bulb.
    molly4503 is offline  
    Old 05-06-2009, 06:42 PM
      #4  
    Super Member
     
    Moonpi's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2007
    Location: Central FL
    Posts: 4,829
    Default

    My table one is about three years old and on the original bulb. I am sensitive to lack of light in winter, and it seems to make a difference.
    Moonpi is offline  
    Old 05-06-2009, 06:45 PM
      #5  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Feb 2009
    Location: on the Iron Range in northern Minnesota
    Posts: 364
    Default

    Hi,

    I have an OTT light and the bulb has lasted for over a year now, it's a table model that folds over to close.
    However, I also bought a table and a floor model of a daylight/natural light type lamp that aren't OTT lights...they work super. I got both for less than one OTT light on sale. I bought mine at Shopko, which is a discount retail store like a Target or Walmart...they do have them at both of them, too. Check them out, same type of light and I love mine.

    Bev
    Bevsie is offline  
    Old 05-06-2009, 06:45 PM
      #6  
    Junior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Join Date: Mar 2008
    Location: West Magic, Idaho
    Posts: 129
    Default

    Thank you for your help. I have kind-of researched them & several people have had problems with them shorting out, bulbs going out and a few other problems.

    Just wondered.
    Billie G is offline  
    Old 05-06-2009, 07:02 PM
      #7  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Nov 2006
    Location: Oh.
    Posts: 781
    Default

    I bought 2 OTT table lamps and did not feel they gave good light. One burned out and it was the dickens to get the bulb out. Actually, DH broke the bulb trying to remove it. I read somewhere that you have to phone the company to learn how to properly remove the bulb. Is that true????

    Big Lots advertised the Full Spectrum lights. They are much cheaper and the bulbs were stronger and give a clear white light. The floor model lamps come with an extra free bulb that ordinarily would cost $9.99.

    I also saw that JoAnn was closing out this product and I am wondering if a person will be able to buy the bulbs without ordering from the company.
    june6995 is offline  
    Old 05-06-2009, 07:18 PM
      #8  
    Junior Member
     
    camillacamilla's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2009
    Location: Cookeville, TN
    Posts: 144
    Default

    I have both a table and a floor model- they advertise the bulbs will last 10,000 hours. They are fabulous. I even use mine for reading...and tweezing those pesky hairs that show up on the ...ahem...face. lol. if you do decide on an OTT lamp, they are often on sale for 40 to 50% off. No way would I pay full price for one- toooooo expensive.
    camillacamilla is offline  
    Old 05-06-2009, 07:22 PM
      #9  
    Power Poster
     
    BellaBoo's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2009
    Location: Front row
    Posts: 14,646
    Default

    My table top flip close Ott lamo is over 10 years old and still on the same bulb! I thing you have to very sure it is an original Ott light. They are expensive, this small table top one was about $60 on sale. So that's six dollars a year and still going strong.
    It has a handle so it's easy to carry and use anywhere. The bulb for Ott lamps are about $30.
    BellaBoo is offline  
    Old 05-06-2009, 07:23 PM
      #10  
    Super Member
     
    kwhite's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Apr 2009
    Location: North East USA
    Posts: 4,949
    Default

    I love my Ott light. I highly recommend them
    kwhite is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    qwkslver
    Main
    5
    03-13-2011 06:28 PM
    BJ SewKkrazzy
    Main
    16
    02-22-2011 07:21 PM
    kwendt
    Main
    13
    01-24-2011 08:05 AM
    CorgiNole
    Main
    52
    08-14-2010 06:31 PM
    Marjpf
    Links and Resources
    8
    04-13-2010 10:12 AM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter