How hot does this lamp get. How long before it becomes dangerously hot. Thanks
1611779
It just doesn't get dangerously hot - apparently the vented shade and halogen bulb inhibit overheating. I have turned off the light after an hour or more use and then brushed my hand against the lamp while prepping pillows - and not been burned doing so - it is warm but not skin-searing hot ever. This is actually one of the best features of the lamp, for which I have the highest praise.
1611780
I attached my lamp to the headboard and read at night. The lamp takes ten minutes to get to the point you can not touch it. I like mine.
1611781
It gets pretty hot pretty quick. I haven't recorded any temperatures or timed it
818372
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.
1790946
We have never had that problem. We use our lamp frequently and have had no problems at all. Absolutely love it!
1186209
I bought a 300wt either and use it since. No problem. As I remember, I did not turn it on full force right away: started with a little by little. I was afraid that it would blow as the whole thing was not designed for that high voltage. But nothing happened so far. I love the lamp. It is really very bright.
42188
Once I read the question, I turned on my lamp for about half an hour. When I went back to check it, it was slightly warm to the touch, but it was not at all hot. I have mine mounted in a swivel socket and the socket was still cold.
1751114
this lamp get hot asap and you never place a hot item near anything that might burn or catch fire --- common sense seems to be in short supply these days:-(
1436382
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 =)
1070279
no, it is a desk lamp without a buld, i advise you to use a led bulb so that is doesn't get hot
2180935
We put a 300 watt bulb in our lamp and after a few uses (like 5 or 6) our lamp got flaming red and appeared to be ready to burst into flames. It has not worked since.
125892
It is EXTREMELY hot! See Todd's answer below which covers very well the caution to use. Do NOT leave this light Unattended and use Extreme Caution!!! The safety wire on the front will fry a bare hand in seconds if accidentally touched. Best used as a work light.
775974
No it does not get too hot. You can barely feel any heat from it. I like it a lot. I have been using it at night before going to bed and my sleep hasn't been as good so I am going to use it earlier in the day to see if it is from the medlight at night. I am very sensitive to things too.
2218664
I did a test run of about 10 minutes and no, the lamp is not hot.....barely warm in fact. Hope this helps.
1971579
I haven't specifically noticed the lamp being too hot, but it usually stays in one spot, and when I am finished using it, I just pull the chain to turn it off. I imagine the glass shade is hot to the touch, but I don't think the base is hot at all. Hope I answered your question.
2156631
it gets very hot. curtains could definitely be a problem. Its a good light but it must be ventilated to cool down the area around it. ideally you want it out in the open with no confinements. good luck
1616242
This lamp has been in place working nightly for a long time .it is in an out side location so heat is not an issue .. happy with it yes
804236
It doesn't get hot.... but I woudnt keep it plugged in all the time. The cord may over heat more than the light itself.
298845
Hi there. I got mine lamp last March and the bulb that came with it just burned out about 2 weeks ago. So a solid year for me and I've used it at least 8 hours a day, Monday-Friday in my home office, where I work full-time. Easy to change the bulb, too. The cover snaps right off and you just pop it out and plug in a replacement.