How to use for best results? I just bought one of these lights and I'm slightly confused as to how I should use it. Since it's such a directional light, it would seem you should have it pointed directly at your face though not necessarily looking directly at it. So where does everyone put it? Under your Monitor/TV, way over to one side? Or do you not have it shine directly at you? How to use for best results? I just bought one of these lights and I'm slightly confused as to how I should use it. Since it's such a directional light, it would seem you should have it... » Read More How to use for best results? I just bought one of these lights and I'm slightly confused as to how I should use it. Since it's such a directional light, it would seem you should have it pointed directly at your face though not necessarily looking directly at it. So where does everyone put it? Under your Monitor/TV, way over to one side? Or do you not have it shine directly at you? « Show Less
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It is better to have it positionee above your eyeline. I think instructions say to keep it about 18 inches away, but i keep it more than 18 inches away and it still works. Be very careful not to look at it too much, as it can cause permanent damage to your retina, according to my eye doc.i like it. easy to use and i do see benefits. good luck. :)
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Do you other users turn on the light first thing in the morning, or at some other time during they day?
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Have had mine for a few days, and I can't get the timer button to work. Any clues?
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Hi,I set it about arms length away from me on my desk each morning and turn it so I can just see the light in my peripheral vision. Ever so often I will look right at the light but not enough to hurt my eyes. It's adjustable so you can adjust how much light you can stand to look at. I don't have mine set at full 100% because it can be blinding. I usually have it on for an hour sometimes I'll forget about it until it's been an hour and a half and just turn it off then. I use it every morning and I've been able to turn my self around from sleeping all day to sleeping at night which was my purpose for getting it. It was recommended to me by the Sleep Center of America in Denver. Hi,I set it about arms length away from me on my desk each morning and turn it so I can just see the light in my peripheral vision. Ever so often I will look right at the light but not enough to hurt my eyes. It's adjustable so you can adjust how much light you can stand to look at. I don't have mine set at full 100% because it can be blinding. I usually have it on for an hour sometimes I'll forget about it until it's been an hour and a half and just turn it off then. I use it every morning and I've been able to turn my self around from sleeping all day to sleeping at night which was... » Read More Hi,I set it about arms length away from me on my desk each morning and turn it so I can just see the light in my peripheral vision. Ever so often I will look right at the light but not enough to hurt my eyes. It's adjustable so you can adjust how much light you can stand to look at. I don't have mine set at full 100% because it can be blinding. I usually have it on for an hour sometimes I'll forget about it until it's been an hour and a half and just turn it off then. I use it every morning and I've been able to turn my self around from sleeping all day to sleeping at night which was my purpose for getting it. It was recommended to me by the Sleep Center of America in Denver. « Show Less
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that's how I use mine. it lights up the side of the house has multi color patterns but it has a very intense light if you look directly at it. if it shines in Windows it could be a little bit glaring.
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Allison, No, in fact, it's meant to be used off at an angle on either the right or life side, aimed at your face. Directly looking at it would be akin to staring into the sun--it's that bright!
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Leave the switch in the middle position. You get a medium lighting (experiment) as compared with the higher lumen position when switch is positioned further to the right. Leave switch in either position and forget. Depending on your lighting conditions in area you have the unit, the light will come on/off automatically due to the light sensor. The far right position acts as a home power failure emergency light also. The battery lifetime in the unit is limited. Read your instructions for additional help. Hope this helps!
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Thanks y'all! I bought trial versions of the 60W-equiv. (soft white) and the 100W-equiv. ('daylight') -- and LOVE them! In fact, I'm thinking I won't be able to use four daylight 100W in my standing lamp -- that would make the (two-story, great room) living room look like a hospital operating theater!!(Oh, and John? Other descriptions say those (other?) bulbs use the "Cree LED Filament Tower Technology" to make the light be 'thrown around' like an incandescent, rather than focused like a spotlight. This 'ad' doesn't include that info -- so I didn't know if CREE used to make one without the 'circle of light.' Hence my question.) Thanks y'all! I bought trial versions of the 60W-equiv. (soft white) and the 100W-equiv. ('daylight') -- and LOVE them! In fact, I'm thinking I won't be able to use four daylight 100W in my standing lamp -- that would make the (two-story, great room) living room look like a hospital operating theater!!(Oh, and John? Other descriptions say those (other?) bulbs use the "Cree LED Filament Tower Technology" to make the light be 'thrown around' like an incandescent, rather than focused like a spotlight. This 'ad' doesn't include that info -- so I didn't know if CREE used to... » Read More Thanks y'all! I bought trial versions of the 60W-equiv. (soft white) and the 100W-equiv. ('daylight') -- and LOVE them! In fact, I'm thinking I won't be able to use four daylight 100W in my standing lamp -- that would make the (two-story, great room) living room look like a hospital operating theater!!(Oh, and John? Other descriptions say those (other?) bulbs use the "Cree LED Filament Tower Technology" to make the light be 'thrown around' like an incandescent, rather than focused like a spotlight. This 'ad' doesn't include that info -- so I didn't know if CREE used to make one without the 'circle of light.' Hence my question.) « Show Less
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Hi, I use the bulb in a lamp with a shade next to the bed for reading. The light does not seem focused in a particular direction -- but widely diffused -- possible influenced by the shade. Nevertheless, combining it with a dimmer switch made it the right ecological choice -- needed the brightness to allow these sixty year old eyes to read well in the evenings .... and dimmed ... as an ambient light when not reading. Hope this helps -- I do like the bulb -- also, it doesn't seem to run as 'hot' as traditional lightbulbs.
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Use Super Macro mode and make sure you have excellent indoor lighting if doing this indoors. Otherwise, use a light box or set up outside. :)
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It depends heavily on how bright you want the effect to be and how far away you are able to place the fixture. In addition, there are two different lenses that allow you to have a wider or narrower field of effect based on your needs. In essence, there is no good way to answer. I can tell you from experience that I have had a usable effect covering an entire wall at the end of a large ballroom using the narrower lense in extremely low light, but to do so I had to place the unit itself at the opposite end of the room.Sorry if this is less than helpful...
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Wendy, if you go to the Philips website their have two videos showing their smaller products which they position about 6 to 12 inches from the side of the face. Based on that, I positioned the light about 12inches to the side and slightly back behind me. I have found that it works perfectly. The instructions that come with it suggest that you do not look directly into the light except on occasion. The instructions also provide positions for use. I really enjoy this light and it has worked for me. I use it about 2 hours a day.
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I used this item all sorts of way's with out any issure's ! This does not produce a diffuse light up close and in my opinon it shows a sharp beam.You can connect several led infr. lites! As far as angles are concerned you can position it at any angle.If this does not suit you there is other products to adjust your needs.I hope this was some what helpful. DAVE S
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The light is focused, yet soft. I use it at my laptop. As a small spotlight at close distance I think it would work if the room is sufficiently dark. I'm trying to imagine how you are going to set it up. As a foot light aimed from the floor or an intervening table. In either case you should not expect good results in a bright room or from a distance. I guess I didn't answer, did I?
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Twist the head about a quarter turn to start the light in Low. Turn it off and on again, and it is on medium. Turn off and on again and it is on high.Fairly easy to do with one hand (although it is a little stiff for the first few turns, then it gets better).Its a very good light.PS - When I say "head" I am refering to the portion with the bulb in it.
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Are you wall mounting or is this just going to be setting on its base on a stand? The wall mounted panels need more light coverage on the back because the closer they get to wall the less the light can radiate out. Keep in mind how light in color your wall is as it will reflect light as well. They sell 2 dimmers a remote version and a $5 version that work well to really dial in the right amount of light.
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The light only works when the wand is horizontal. If it is vertical (upright) there is a safety mechanism that shuts the light off. This is so that you don't get UV light in your eyes accidentally. I thought the wand was defective until I found this out. I hope this helps!
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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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It shouldn't be too bright especially since you can control the angle of the light. Worse case scenario? Try it, and if it doesn't work it's very handy for a lot of other things....or send it back. I think you'll like it.
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There are specific placements that are recommended, depending on how your A/C is setup. These 'types' of UV lights are very powerful. To look directly at them is harmful. Im guessing, if your filter is disintegrating, then your UV light is probably not in the right place. The light it emits should never leave the unit. I do not know how you are going to use a reflector to shield your filter without limiting air flow? FYI: I am not a professional just a DIY guy. Mikes response is on point, you still need to shield all wires that are exposed. Ian M also has a valid point for placement. All good advice here. Hope this helps. There are specific placements that are recommended, depending on how your A/C is setup. These 'types' of UV lights are very powerful. To look directly at them is harmful. Im guessing, if your filter is disintegrating, then your UV light is probably not in the right place. The light it emits should never leave the unit. I do not know how you are going to use a reflector to shield your filter without limiting air flow? FYI: I am not a professional just a DIY guy. Mikes response is on point, you still need to shield all wires that are exposed. Ian M also has a valid point for placement. All... » Read More There are specific placements that are recommended, depending on how your A/C is setup. These 'types' of UV lights are very powerful. To look directly at them is harmful. Im guessing, if your filter is disintegrating, then your UV light is probably not in the right place. The light it emits should never leave the unit. I do not know how you are going to use a reflector to shield your filter without limiting air flow? FYI: I am not a professional just a DIY guy. Mikes response is on point, you still need to shield all wires that are exposed. Ian M also has a valid point for placement. All good advice here. Hope this helps. « Show Less