How much light comes through the shells itself (e.g. 50% brightness) or does the light only show up on the bottom opening?
1550642
it shows through the shells and the lights are absolutely gorgeous. We put a dimmer on the switch, so we can have very brilliant colors or muted colors based on where we set the dimmer. I'd say almost 100% brightness when on full switch. The lights are far more beautiful than I ever expected.
1550643
The light takes a 40 watt candleabra bulb which is plenty for over the sink where I hung the light. The mosaic shells become a darker shade when the light is lit but I love the different colors.
1550644
We put LED bulbs in this and I would say around 50% of the light comes through the shell part.
1550645
I'd call it about 50% brightness through the shell, plus the direct light coming from the bottom. Good task lighting for the kitchen or bar.
1163875
Only the bottom plastic piece (closest to the threaded base) does not emit light.
277994
The case is just barely translucent enough to allow the logo to show through it when lit up. Otherwise the logo can't be seen.-@SecretAgentBERT
1672281
The bottom is sealed (the only opening is at the top -- you drop the globe down via hand-tightened screws to get to the bulb). Bugs can't get in easily, but about once a year I have to take off the globe and clean it because tiny bugs (gnats) somehow make it inside.
835307
You can't see it while in operation. You can, however, get a small glimpse of it if you take the right tank off the unit, and peak through the small water flow hole while in a dark room. You can see a faint glow through the hole. I've never seen it on the outside of the unit while in operation. The light is completely contained inside the unit. You might be able to get a glimpse of it if you really looked, as others have said below. I've not been able to see it on the outside at all. If you're worried about the UV light leaking, it isn't an issue.
211595
Yes the bottom and top is open. We put it on a dimmer switch to vary the light. It shines up and down the wall. We even put different watt bulbs in top and bottom. Good light for up and down lighting
5164
a little bit of Blooming but hardly noticable. I still havce the back light at 85 percent and i only notice it during the Adult Swim Bumps where it is a black screen with bright white text, and even then it is not that noticable.
839053
You can see the light through the skin when the keys are about half way lit
351689
The bottom is open and I just tried to change the bulb from the bottom and was able to. It's a tight fit but with small fingers it's do-able. Hope this helps.
1786713
There is illumination but so faint in blue, I could not see the keys well. Had to return. not sure if the one I got was defective or just overly faint design. either way for regular user it was defective.
1235513
It doesn't illuminate. But with the right amount of light, it is very clear.
933423
If all sides are zipped, there's virtually no light coming through. I made a "makeshift" projection screen out of an all white shower curtain and hung it on one end of the tent and watch movies on it with the mini HD projector I bought for my iphone. I bought mine for privacy here in Afghanistan, but I probably won't take it back to home due to the dust over here, but I will definately buy another bigger one when I get home.
1190563
Don't forget to manually adjust the aperture (the adjustment ring on the adapter). Wider aperture - > more light gets in.
351688
It is open at the bottom. You just have to reach up inside and screw the bulb in our out. It is very easy to change unless you have an enormous hand.
428966
There is a fairly snug fitting piece of plexiglass that slides under the light assembly. Minimal amounts of moisture actually reach the LED's if any.
1774315
On the side of the base. You touch an indentation and it starts at the lowest light level, if you touch it again it goes to the medium level, and a third touch brings it to the brightest level.
1817959
Yes light comes through the panel, It is simply made from paper, the light that comes through is actually quite bright, because of the white paper.