If I used enough of these on a headboard to look like runway lights, would it be bright enough to read by (w/o other lighting on)?
778296
These lights have many different brightness levels, you should be able to find a level that allows you to read by these lights.
258019
Yes, there will be enough light, but its a very yellow hue. These are old fashioned filament light bulbs so they have a very yellow cast. It's bright, but not like an LED or CFL bulb. I think thet're really made for indoor lighting for ambiance.
708776
With four sixty-watt bulbs, it's pretty bright, though the lights aren't shining down; they are shining up. Therefore, it's not a "reading light," per se, but it's certainly bright. If you are looking for a reading light, you might want something that can be angled down toward your book.
590947
It IS bright enough to read by. HOWEVER; I would think the color wouldn't be great for reading. It may make the pages look washed out.
1170610
Yes, I think it would work fine. It can be dimmed so you must test but should be fine.
1099905
Sure. If you solder instead of using these connectors, it would be more even light at the corner. Also, get the non-waterproof type light strips as they are easier to work with.
1041093
I read a few pages in a book with the lights out laying in bed an used the lowest light setting on headlamp. It seems to work just fine for that. I did have to put it on the lowest tilt setting, but if you were setting up reading you might not have to have it at that setting.
1796649
ABSOLUTELY. They are nearly bright enough to read by at night, not quite, but nearly. What's also great about these is the fiber optic catches any light, which means these things are extremely effective in very bring sunlight as well. I have them and love them.
1516562
Yes, it would be quite nice as a reading lamp. Puts off enough light with the bulbs provided.
2125682
This lamp projects most, not all, of its illumination upward, so you would be reading, for the most part, by indirect light. I think the answer to your question depends on placement of the lamp and wall color. If the lamp is placed near light-colored walls and your ceiling is also light-colored, then there would probably be enough light for comfortable reading. It your walls are dark and non-reflective, then maybe there would be insufficient light for reading. Of course, this lamp does accommodate a 3-way bulb, so you can crank it up to the 150 watt setting.
902819
They will be bright enough. Some people experience a humming sound with them, but I haven't had that problem. The biggest problem is that it's difficult, at times, to connect to the lights. This is particularly bothersome when you're trying to turn them off at night.
1631953
Depends on the situation you are using the for. Just darkness...then yes they are bright
1771573
They would actually be perfect. They are bright. I use mine outside to illuminate some steps, and just one light does the job!
372245
Yes, they are equivalent to the brightness of a night light is not just a bit dimmer. They are more for effect than a light source.
1398276
It depends how low they are hanging, but in general I would say no...you're better off having some stronger lighting.
2068433
If you are using them for an exterior light monitored by the computer the answer is most likely not, unless you add a load resistor kit like this one:
1877699
I don't know. They are at our cabin. If they are not bright enough for you at least they look nice.