does the lightbulb get hot? I'm purchasing for a kids desk lamp.
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Yes, it gets hot as any normal CFL, but as you can see by the design, the lightbulb is in a position where it's really not likely the even kids would touch it by accident. I guess normal instructions to them to be careful when turning it off should suffice. The switch is far enough away from the recessed bulb it shouldn't be a problem.
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You really can't tell they give off any heat at all, I've never noticed them to be excessively warm. You can use an LED instead but I have yet to find an LED that doesn't really stick out in that lightbulb design, the LEDs have a lot of plastic in their design as opposed to the halogens that have a sleek, metal look to them.
888959
Not in my experience. I rely on a floor lamp for my office desk light and i love it.
1694341
The top and arm do not get hot or even warm to the touch. The bulbs get warm but not hot and the top of the lamp seems to be constructed of a thermoplastic.
2235420
Yes. But there is a label on the light bulb socket that states: "CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use MAXIMUM 13 watts self-ballasted lamp or lamp adapter." There is also a picture of a CFL curly-style bulb. However, the fixture is a standard table lamp type that has been used for over a hundred years. Are they now making these fixtures with a plastic that more-easily ignites? I suspect the label is government-mandated. I connected a 40 watt incandescent bulb and left it on for over an hour. No fire, but it did get hot.
1932821
No, they are Compact Fluorescent Lighbulbs, similar to the ones you have in your home. Those don't get hot at all. They are not incandescent lights.
399943
The bulb does get hot, and would burn a child's finger if they touched it after it has been on for a few minutes. I use them in recessed ceiling light fixtures in my RV.
112139
Hi Ellyn, buy the unit, its fabulous. No need to worry about it overheating, it won't, it's just like a cfl light bulb. Don't look at it for any length of time tho', I read that's not good for the eyes. I put it inside my nylons to kill any bacteria in there, as well as my shoes daily. It's a great deal and the company will take your call and help you if needed. They were so nice to me when I called because I had a question. Take care, d
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It should have no problem with that, if its just for the lights, pulling from the grow room might make it hot by the 4th light, depending on grow room size, if your doing a other fan/s for that should work fine
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Mine does get hot, I have it on my lamp now and the paper is very warm but not hot. My halgen bulb is about 9 inches from the paper though. It is not sitting right near the paper. I have had no problems with them melting in any way.
1940369
No, not at all. This lamp is in my living room and used every evening 7 days a week. It has never been hot to the touch.
1459974
I am sure they get hot. I bought LED bulbs on amazon and they work well and stay cool and are dimmable.
128706
Because it uses LED and not a conventional incandescent bulb, you won't feel any heat. However, I don't know how efficient this lamp is and how leaving it on for hours and hours at a time will affect the longevity of this lamp.
643023
While it does put off some heat, it is not a heat lamp. It puts off no more heat that your typical light bulb used in a bedside lamp.
1464991
We bought LED bulbs and it doesn't get hot. With the bulbs it came with, it does.
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Be sure the bulb is pushed all the way into the socket, and it is a 27 watt bulb. Mine gets very hot, but there are no signs of burning or melting around the bulb holder.
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NO! It doesnt suposed to be hot!.. i've turned it on at maximum brightness for 16 hrs and when i touched it? It still at the room tempreture.. i didnt notice any increase on the tempreture.. sorry for my english =)