Does the lamp emit light as well as heat? How much light?
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This lamp is designed to keep food items warmed. It uses an "element" to accomplish this. So, the only light that comes from this lamp is from the element heating. The maker has probably determined that if this lamp is used for the purpose it was designed for, the area it will be used on will have light sources other than from the lamp.
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No, the lamp is an infrared bulb. It emits heat, but no light. Note that it's heavy and tends to not stay in a raised position over the food. But there are black buttons with slots for you to tighten with a quarter or butter knife. This will definitely solve the problem.
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It's definitely a softer, slightly warmer light than a typical LED. I also don't harsh, white LED light, and found this easy on the eyes. That said, it certainly doesn't emit the warm glow of an incandescent bulb by any means, but it's a great little lamp.
179511
You want a shade that allows air flow to the bulb. This light doesn't get as hot as an incandescent bulb, but it does generate heat and that heat can damage the electronics if it's in a completely closed fixture.
511871
Any heat created from this bulb is very small. I have a second heat lamp to supply heat for my bearded dragon.
590946
With the light on its stand on the table in front of you with the lamp pointing to the left or right you should be fine. With the lamp pointing towards you it may be too bright for your eyes.Distance from the lamp depends on what you consider comfortable lighting.Typical LED lamps do not get hot, they do not even get warm.
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Hi there, just like any light bulb it will get hot, but we have the lamp resting directly on top of a screen for our ball python. It has been a very good lamp especially if you use the Zilla bulbs. (I tried the other brand of bulbs and I felt like they burned out too quickly). This lamp is a good product and I have been happy with it.
2147520
There is near-infrared and far-infrared. Near infrared bulbs DO produce Light AND heat. Far Infrared produces some light but mostly heat.
19477
Not bad at all.. not like my dome heat lamps..it warms up but mine has never gotten very hot.. my cat likes it..lol.
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No, but I still consider this as a very pretty lamp. It looks so classy. Just a suggestion, tho: I'd really recommend that you use an LED bulb for this lamp since it doesn't heat up. Also, using a 100W equivalent CFL worked best for me in terms of lighting (that is, if you want your light to be bright but also very relaxing for the eyes) and this bulb, specifically, is really durable and energy efficient. Hope it helps Triangle Bulbs T40144-4 (4 Pack) - 23-Watt (100W) Spiral Medium Base Natural Daylight (5000K) CFL Light Bulbs, 4 PACK
117596
Quite minimal. I also have a halogen lamp and it produces much more heat. Hope this helps!
212989
I do not know if the lamp is working. I assume it is. It does get quite hot when you are using it. The lamp does have a bluish tinge. I've been trying not to look at the light though because it's supposed to be bad to do so. I wish I could test the lamp on some bacteria/virus on agar cultures. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
978352
It is pretty low, about 3000 lumens, but will light up an average room with white walls and ceiling. You can find bulbs twice the output but they run pretty hot, sometimes smell and buzz (though the output is adjustable).
516580
Yes def....no worries produces a lot of light even with 40 watt bulbs....also gives off a lot of heat
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Nope. It's really just so simple :) Just a suggestion, tho: I'd really recommend that you use an LED bulb for this lamp since it doesn't heat up. Also, using a 40W equivalent LED Globe bulb worked best for me in terms of lighting (that is, if you want your light to be bright but also very relaxing for the eyes) and this bulb, specifically, is really durable and energy efficient. Hope it helps (Pack of 4) G25 LED Bulb 6W, Warm white, 3000K, 40W Globe Bulb Incandescent Replacement, clear Cover, Dimmable, UL Listed, Energy star certified,
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Let's start out here and say I am not a lighting specialist. But, I have several of these lamps around my home and if it is heat from the lamp that is bothering you this is no problem, as they seem to all run cooler then incandescent lamps. I think you will find the Phillips lamp is much freighter then the one than a 60 watt it will be replacing. I was surprised that amount of light produced fem the bulbs. I am slowly replacing all my flood lamps with these lamps in my home!
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It depends on the shade you use. The socket will take a 100 watts BUT the shades determine how much heat you should allow. I use a shade rated at 60 W but only put 40 W in it. The new LED and incadescent bulbs will let you go brighter w/out the heat. These lamps are accents, not reading lamps.
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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.