Any harm in leaving this on all day (using it like a regular lamp)?
1119263
I don't know but the lights are quite expensive to replace if you burn it out.
1119264
I dont think there will be any harm. Except the unit gets warm after two hours.But it depends on how much u are close or far away to the lampIF u are far away. I dont think it will have any harmAnd if u are close to the lamp. U will get annoyed because it is too bright.
1119265
Not that I know of. It doesn't get very warm. I usually turn mine on when I wake up and leave it on until I'm ready to start winding down to sleep.
1119266
I've had mine two years. Ovevthe past 6 months, I've taken to leaving it on all day (on the weekends when I'm home). I use it like a regular lamp. No problems.May not want to use it as a reading lamp during the evening in the case it keeps one awake.
606478
Yes you can. I don't use mine with the light on in the day the florescent markers are bright enough.
1397261
No, you can't use it all day. You'd change these as often as you would change disposables - every couple of hours.
2267790
Yes, it's perfectly ok to let it run 24 hours a day. I've had mine for about a year, and it's always on.
1879773
Yes, leaving the batteries in the lamp is fine. It doesn't harm the lamp or seem to drain the batteries at all
990666
Yes, you don't have to use the timer. You can switch it on and off like a typical lamp.
541717
Barbara, from what my MD has told me (he's the one who suggested I get the light lamp), it's only good to use the light box in the morning after you wake up, for about 30-45 minutes. It's not meant for use all day long in a low light environment. Hope this info helps...you may want to ask your doc about it!
654053
If that light was left on for 5 hours per day , every day , it would last 27 years. I think it would be ok to buy a new one then. Now if you only used it 5 days per week it would last even longer of course. That is the benefit if LEDs - they should outlast the fixtures practical use. With that said, Looking at the light I'm not sure how you would change the light strip.
144014
Yes.. there is an override switch on the Sunrise Simulator, so you'll just leave your lamp on all of the time. You can also override and totally shut it off if you don't want it to come on as well, without having to reprogram anything.
2028874
The light source is not a bulb; it is an LED which is permanently wired in. Keep in mind, LED's are Solid State devices which means they can have a lifetime of over 50,000 hours. That would give you over 27 years if you used it 5 hours per day. In my opinion, there is no need to make it replaceable because that would just create another place for it to fail. Because it's a Solid State device, if an LED ever does cease giving its light, it's usually something other than the actual LED, i.e. the power supply or the connections. If this desk lamp ever fails, it won't be at the LED.
129667
I have had a doctor say it is not safe to use these lamps for extended periods. It is like too much sun exposure. Don't know how it compares with the other lights but we still like this one after a year or two.
2142860
It is not recommended to use the light in enclosed fixture not due to safety but due to the impact on lifetime of the lamp. LEDs do not like heat and depending on the heat generated in the application, the hours of usage, the life of the lamp may be shortened. The lamp features over temperature protection. In the event the ambient temperature of the application gets too warm (exceeds 45C) the lamp will dim down to allow it to cool off. Replace and forget!
1984985
I don't think leaving it attached 24/7 would hurt it any. The way I have mine set up I do have take it off because the power cord runs over a walkway but I don't think leaving it on all the time would be a bad thing ...just read the instructions carefully but I didn't see anything about that .awesome light
676808
I have accidentally left it on over night and there was no problem with overheating, when I noticed it the next afternoon. The globe is very thin and fragile and will break in to many small sharp pieces if struck, so I don't think it is appropriate as a night light for a child.
603234
I don't see any reason to leave it plugged in 24/7. When the battery gets low a little red light comes on to remind you to recharge. I imagine this lantern will hold a charge for quite a while. I use mine every morning, 1/2 hour to 3/4 hour at a time, and probably recharge every two weeks or so.
1811353
You can leave it on throughout your day of work, but you need to shut it off every night
676807
Hmm, I wouldn't suggest using it as a nightlight. As with anything, it'll burn out eventually, and leaving it on all the time will only wear it out. Also, the glass is extremely thin, making the thing fragile. And finally, when it's on, it's generating electrical current. This current also creates noise, which might be disruptive to some people's sleep (especially younger kids). I recommend keeping it off when it's not being used. At the very least, it'll last longer.