A Lighting Tip and/or Story Time.
#1
About 3 weeks ago, I posted a question on this QB about lighting by which to hand sew; I was getting an awful glare bouncing off my needle from my incandescent light bulb. All the responses I received were pro-Ott Light. After on-line research and browsing at Joann's, I bought an Ott table lamp at JA using a 50%-off coupon. Compared to my old lamp, the new Ott light was unattractive and stuck out over the bed where I sit & sew, looking like a buzzard waiting for an opportunity to swoop down and attack me. However, its lighting (18w) was sufficient and the glare was cut down considerably. I used it occasionally for 10 days; then it quit working. I suspect faulty bulb(s) but decided to return it for a refund. Since I had paid by check, I had to wait until 14 days from purchase date for a cash refund (as per JA policy). Meanwhile, needing a bedside lamp, I put my old lamp back there, but switched its 3-way incandescent bulb for a 20w helical fluorescent bulb. It's perfect! I get all the light I require and there is no glare.
The moral of this story is: if you find yourself in a similar bad lighting situation, you might wish to try one of those helical fluorescent bulbs BEFORE you purchase a new lamp.
The moral of this story is: if you find yourself in a similar bad lighting situation, you might wish to try one of those helical fluorescent bulbs BEFORE you purchase a new lamp.
#2
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FYI, you can buy OttLite bulbs with a standard screw in base now.
They are fairly expensive but are available at places like Joann's and are not too bad with a 50% off coupons.
I have never been very fond of the styling of the OttLites lamps and was thrilled when the light bulbs came out.
They are fairly expensive but are available at places like Joann's and are not too bad with a 50% off coupons.
I have never been very fond of the styling of the OttLites lamps and was thrilled when the light bulbs came out.
#3
I use both types of lamps when I Hand sew. I have a table lamp with a standard bulb to my right, and a Ott light floor lamp over my right shoulder. The floor lamps are nice, and stylish too. I use the JoAnn's coupon to get it also. I use them to read also.
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