I am specifically looking to put light in my home/rooms for seasonal affect disorder. Will these do the job? Do they need to be without a shade on tl
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I'd say they'd be ineffective for treating SAD. Light boxes designed to treat SAD are typically rated for 10,000 lux. These don't list the lux rating, only the lumens, but I doubt they're intense enough. In order to be effective you'd probably have to use all 4 at once and sit near them for 2-3 hours. I would search for something more powerful than this if you intend to use it for light therapy purposes.
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I think so. For 25$ I would give it try. I have one bulb without shade. Other is with shade. I usually sit by unshaded bulb. Also Bulbs are very bright they make the room feel nice. I have one in bathroom that one helps with my contact lens every morning. Good luck. If they don't help please seek professional help. It is not worth living in funk all the time.
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IMHO I think that these would be quite helpful because they are full spectrum, but I would not rely on these alone to do the job for a real case of S.A.D. Personally, I rely on my Biolight for the Winter months. It is made specifically for S.A.D., and perhaps those bulbs are even stronger? I certainly think that these bulbs are the perfect the adjunct to use and they will certainly be most helpful, and may provide a bit of relief for you, but perhaps not as much, by themselves, as you may want. I love these bulbs - the light is wonderful, but consider a real biolight lamp as well for all around help in these dreary months ahead. IMHO I think that these would be quite helpful because they are full spectrum, but I would not rely on these alone to do the job for a real case of S.A.D. Personally, I rely on my Biolight for the Winter months. It is made specifically for S.A.D., and perhaps those bulbs are even stronger? I certainly think that these bulbs are the perfect the adjunct to use and they will certainly be most helpful, and may provide a bit of relief for you, but perhaps not as much, by themselves, as you may want. I love these bulbs - the light is wonderful, but consider a real biolight lamp as well for all... » Read More IMHO I think that these would be quite helpful because they are full spectrum, but I would not rely on these alone to do the job for a real case of S.A.D. Personally, I rely on my Biolight for the Winter months. It is made specifically for S.A.D., and perhaps those bulbs are even stronger? I certainly think that these bulbs are the perfect the adjunct to use and they will certainly be most helpful, and may provide a bit of relief for you, but perhaps not as much, by themselves, as you may want. I love these bulbs - the light is wonderful, but consider a real biolight lamp as well for all around help in these dreary months ahead. « Show Less
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I'd never thought about seasonal affect disorder, but I found that even the 27-watt bulb made me feel better as soon as I turned it on. I have one in a floor lamp where the bulb sits in a sort of translucent salad bowl. It lights the ceiling and upper walls nicely. In the bedroom, where the floor lamp is behind me, I don't use a shade. I'd like to use them in ceiling fixtures, but Alzo says they last longest mounted base down with plenty of ventilation.
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They are for me and the light is not very good over my locker at work. If you have good light I don't think you will have any problem. I think you will like it. I would not use anything else.
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They should be very good for either. I have used mine mostly outdoors, when the light is low.
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I would, because they fit my needs for the moment. What are your needs? If you are looking for un-expensive basic soft lights, that do the job. Then you should buy them, if they are not what you are looking for, return them.
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I instaled 3 and is not a warm light is like you have the sun inside the house, this is very usefull for my walking closets, i do not recomend in bedrooms, the tubes include a filters with no color so you can add a filter with the color you need for sure (Colored Overlays / Tinted Plastic Sheet / Transparent Film Gel)
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The run time is directly proportional to amount of light received. Sure they will work but they may not be illuminated for hours and hours.
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Yes, I used them on a light that looks like a candle. They are far more superior than what you would find in the stores. I was really surprised how elegant they are. The shade has a nice shape, not just a straight up and down look.
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I would have to say yes, each color light is effective for different things. I want to add that the red and yellow lights have helped a lot with my seasonal depression as well. I try to do a daily rotation using all colors. I'm extremely satisfied with my results.
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I would strongly suggest the bulb strength advised. The notice is there for a reason. Unfortunately, I find that most lamps, pendants etc. have insufficient lighting for my 40+ old eyes!
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Yes these are good if you don't need much output and depending on how you use them. Once these lights are diffused for softening they lose a lot of power. Also remember these light draw a Lot of watts and they are going to heat up the room if you have all three running at once. All in all they are great for the price!
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None that I am aware of at present. I installed my Full Spectrum Light Bulbs (ALZO 45W CFL) in light sockets without a globe or shade (not my original plan). Used in this fashion they throw a lot of light as long as you aren't too concerned about appearances. One is mounted horizontally and another vertically. Both have been in service since the beginning of this year without any problem.
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It should work fine. These are great for adding a night light to a dark room or area. Great for windowless bathrooms, hallways and laundry areas
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I might add that they are bright enough that if you have a seating area that is below cabinet height (my living room is next to the kitchen), looking directly at the bulbs may not be comfortable. I put mine in a track with a plastic cover to make them look more decorative and to soften the light from the individual bulbs. If you never get below cabinet height, it isn't an issue though. To me they are bright enough to work on the counter (as long as ambient kitchen light is available) at maximum setting, but they aren't halogen bright for sure. At their dimmest they make a soft night light for late night runs to the kitchen. I might add that they are bright enough that if you have a seating area that is below cabinet height (my living room is next to the kitchen), looking directly at the bulbs may not be comfortable. I put mine in a track with a plastic cover to make them look more decorative and to soften the light from the individual bulbs. If you never get below cabinet height, it isn't an issue though. To me they are bright enough to work on the counter (as long as ambient kitchen light is available) at maximum setting, but they aren't halogen bright for sure. At their dimmest they make a soft night light... » Read More I might add that they are bright enough that if you have a seating area that is below cabinet height (my living room is next to the kitchen), looking directly at the bulbs may not be comfortable. I put mine in a track with a plastic cover to make them look more decorative and to soften the light from the individual bulbs. If you never get below cabinet height, it isn't an issue though. To me they are bright enough to work on the counter (as long as ambient kitchen light is available) at maximum setting, but they aren't halogen bright for sure. At their dimmest they make a soft night light for late night runs to the kitchen. « Show Less
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not bad at all, you need to know how to position them best to use the little light you have. like if you have a tv on, you dont want to point into the light .
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Warm light but still cooler than halogen. These are floods so there will be light splay and some willl reach you height it will not ne concentrated.
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No Richard. My experience is it will not do much to diffuse bright light at night. The product is very effective in blocking vision into the home in the daytime, but at night it is the reverse. It allows everything and everyone a clear sight line inside the home. If you want to completely keep light out of an area, I would suggest blackout curtains. I've use them for years because I am very UV sensitive and they block 95% of daytime light and 100% of night light. There are many styles, sizes and price options are very reasonable, they work, and they really help to reduce heating and cooling cost. Hope this helps. Elaine
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Dear Shane Fulmer: The ALZO full spectrum CFL bulbs I use as a light source for my large tropical plants that I maintain in a garage over the winter. The plants actually thrive under these light because they match quite closely the spectrum of natural light, so for your purposes of photo editing I would image that they would be the correct bulb for your application. On thing you must keep in mind is that being compact fluorescent lights they take a minute or two to warm up and achieve their full intensity. I hope this note helps.Lew Killmer