| Joseph Meehan 2005-07-08, 11:25 pm |
| Bonnie Jean wrote:
quote:
>I am in the market for a very bright lamp for my knitting. My 100
> incandescent isn't enough and is hot. (My hot flashes are quite
> enough thank you.)
>
> Does anyone have experience with or knowledge about so called
quote:
> daylight lights:
The term is used by mean whatever the advertising department wants it to
mean. There are some rather expensive types $100-200 that are nothing
special other than the marketing done by Sharper Image and like retailers
than any other fluorescent lights.
quote:
> fluorescent vs. Solux (halogen) vs.
Halogen is nothing more than a type of incandescent and it will be as
hot as any other. The color of the light may be a little whiter and it may
have a better controlled light distribution, but will also likely be more of
a problem with shadows.
quote:
> Ultralux vs. LED (which is cool and bright but not daylight type)?
Same thing as the Sharper Image stuff. Nice lights, but overpriced.
LED's, are just coming onto the market and I would suggest staying away
from them unless you have a special need for one of their features of long
life, white (but an odd white) light very cool operation and ability to be
formed into ropes etc.
My suggestion is to visit a lighting store and explain what you want and
let them help you find a good fluorescent lamp in a fixture that will work
for you and the way you knit. If color is important, you should be able to
choose a bulb that will produce a good light color.
quote:
> I am interested in the
> differences (real vs. hype) before I plunk down $75-200. I have
> looked at some websites but they are predominantly by the
> manufacturer or distributor. I don't mind spending the money if I
> will notice the difference and will realize reduced eye strain.
>
> Thanks for your advise,
> Bonnie in NJ
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Joseph Meehan
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