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Old 12-01-2013, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by lfletcher View Post
I read all the posts and am glad to see that all the people are having great success with their Ott lights. I am the exception, however. I have purchased 2 floor models in the past and neither one lasted a year. They are sealed so they can't be repaired. (Anyway, the ones I had were.) For the price, I just could not justify buying another considering my history with them.
I'm in the same camp. I had one that just died, no particular reason. I wouldn't pay that kind of money again.
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Old 12-01-2013, 08:09 AM
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I really like them!
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Old 12-01-2013, 10:28 AM
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I use the real Ott bulbs in a cheapie standing goose-neck lamp. The bulbs cost less that $12. Cannot understand the exorbitant cost some are paying, though I know they have the long bulbs.
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Old 12-01-2013, 06:26 PM
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I have had mine for years and love them..have several....the bulbs last forever....some are still original..years later.land I use them a lot...
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I won mine through one of the quilt magazines years ago. I love it. Can't imagine quilting without it.

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Old 12-02-2013, 03:52 AM
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My sewing area is dark so I have a desk model on my sewing table and I love it, I have a floor lamp that my husband needs to repair and then that one is going to be more on the side of my table so I have more uniform light. I have good eyes but the clean white light makes everything much easier. I bought one for my husband's use by his lazy boy, he loves it and doesn't complain about not being able to read anymore.
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Old 12-02-2013, 04:45 AM
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Do you have to buy the Ott lite or can you just replace your bulb with an Ott bulb? I am asking because I need to justify the high $$ (even with a J's coupon)
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Old 12-02-2013, 05:16 AM
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Ott bulbs can be bought to fit any regular light socket. Here is a chart: http://www.lightbulbsdirect.com/page...FWRk7AodXFAAQQ
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Old 12-02-2013, 05:26 AM
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For my Ottlight I found Joann's with a 40 off coupon costs more than the exact same one at Lowes! And the bulbs are less at Lowes also. Do love the Ottlight
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Old 12-02-2013, 05:26 AM
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I have one that mounts on my sewing cabinet and has a swing arm over my machine that can be adjusted-it is wonderful! I also have a smaller on that just sits on the desk that allows me to do handwork. I would like to purchase one that is a floor model to use when I sit in an easy chair to watch TV and do handwork at the same time. The Ott-Lites give good light that is comfortable for eyes (aging eyes in my case). They are worth their cost. I have not had to replace any bulbs yet.
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