I am looking for an easy way to softly light our patio after dark in the summer months. I am wondering if this light is too harsh.
870351
I would not reccomend this light.. I got 2 and they both just stopped working after the first day.. Cool design, but poor quality.. Buyer beware..
870352
It is not harsh at all! And you can adjust the brightness by pushing and holding the button too. I really like its thoughtful design details and I think it is a great portable patio light.
870353
The light is not harsh - the LEDs are embedded in the edge of a transparent diffuser panel (the flip up part), and light is emitted from both sides of the diffuser. Having said that, this light is made to sit on a flat surface, OK as long as you not looking for an overhead light. There are overhead LED lights out there, but none come even close to the amount of light this puts out.
720362
Hello there! As a fellow poster M. Baird said, using your finger you firmly tap the silver base. NOT too hard, but firmly tap it. These lamps have 3 light settings which get brighter each time you tap the silver metal base of the lamp. I ordered this 2-lamp set, but one of the lamps was defective, so I had to send them back. But they were what I wanted. I will probably order them again at some point. These lamps give off great light. Better than I expected. Good Luck. I think you'll really love these small lamps which give off GREAT light!
164439
If your hood is open and not a tube you could do that BUT cooling the light allies you to keep light at a closer level to plants, more lumens equals less stretch and more growth, also add a carbon filter or it will reek
1608858
It is best to get direct sunlight or the battery won't get charge properly and your light won't last long. I love this light cause it's on all night but when movement is detected it turns on brighter So the more sunlight it gets the better.
380774
We live in west TX and during the summer it can get up past 100 and is usually pretty dry. We have had our light up for a couple of years and it's still working like new. There's no wear at all. We have ours set up over our garage doors. Keeps our driveway well lit after dark. BTW, if you don't want to hot wire it, it can be done with relative ease. Reply if interested. Hope this helps...
1660272
It's a pretty soft light. However in a pitch black room it would seem pretty bright. I use it to light up the bottom of a stairway when I go downstairs in the middle of the night,and it lights the whole area. Say a 6ft circle. But it's not a blinding light even if you stare at the shade. You might consider one with a dimmer switch or install one on a corded lamp (check youtube). I love mine. I'll probably get another one at some point. Hope this helps.
219827
The only time we had a problem with the bowl lighting was when it was pretty cold outside. Other than that, it lit pretty well for us. Good luck.
2003886
Sorry it took a few days to respond, but spring hasn't arrived in my area yet so the umbrella is stored right now. I plugged it in this morning to see, and it is a very warm, bright yellowish light. Very pretty. Has several sequences you can use or just steady on. The umbrella was out all last summer and it held up beautifully. The lights started right up and its ready for a new summer, if it ever gets here! We keep the cord disconnected and in its box unless we are entertaining at night.
720358
Hello there!As a fellow poster M. Baird said, using your finger you firmly tap the silver base. NOT too hard, but firmly tap it. These lamps have 3 light settings which get brighter each time you tap the silver metal base of the lamp. I ordered this 2-lamp set, but one of the lamps was defective, so I had to send them back. But they were what I wanted. I will probably order them again at some point. These lamps give off great light. Better than I expected.Good Luck. I think you'll really love these small lamps which give off GREAT light!
2134016
This is not a very bright light. I had 2 of these next too a classic art work. The light they produced was mediocre at best. Worst, it was more greenish.didn't like that at all.but for a massage room. They might be right. It ultimately boils down to your personal preference. Good luck.
1197226
Because of the material the lamp shade is made of , please use 60 watts or less. It may seem a little dim, but I only use it for mood lighting during the evening time.
1671013
Light quite harsh even on low, red should be better. Made more for outdoor open space area. You would see well, just not a mood setter
1525764
I like mine. It's not too bright nor too dull. For the price I'd suggest trying it as you'll never have too much light..
1859176
Just a sidenote to backdrop comment...I LOVE mine and never had an issue. My advice is invest in lights with a shadow box...these are way too harsh.
2010697
Porch is fine. Very hard to illuminate it. Tea candles dont work great. I rarely use it either. I suppose you can get a big candle but dont want to deal with the wax.
505177
It should give off a little bit more more light. I also replaced with clear and LED(?) lights and I think it helped. I wished I found one that came with 6-8 light bulbs for more lighting, but I needed one that is simple yet conservative/elegant, less frills... I'm still very happy with this purchase.
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No. Maybe. The lights are on a transformer. A dimmer before that would work like a switch. In theory you could put one after the transformer but I wouldn't recommend that. As stated, the light is pretty soft already. I've got 4 sets working great. Most on the deck and some in the pergola above for very soft lighting.