What makes salt lamp bulb any different than bulbs you would buy at Home Depot or Walmart? Dimmable lamp require special bulb?
2011025
There really is no difference. I buy bulbs through Amazon because the price and selection are good. Some people put LED's in them but that doesn't heat the salt to bring out the health qualities you're looking for. Some people put 50/60 watt bulbs in them because they're looking for a bright light. For the salt lamps I use 15 watts for smaller lamps (20-30#), 25 watts for larger lamps (40-50#). A tubular candelabra base lamp fits into the opening of a salt lamp. I've never had a dimmer on mine, they are on 24/7, I find they help our allergies. This size bulb is enough to heat the salt slightly and to give a pleasant glow without overheating the enclosed space of the lamp or wasting electricity. I find them very attractive. I hope this is some help to you.
331287
You need a special lamp cord with a small wattage bulb. There are some great ones for sell here on Amazon that have a light bulb that changes colors and a remote control with it. A regular light bulb would melt this type of lamp
170141
I don't know the reason for the "add on' only, but I do know the 25 watt bulb is longer than the 15w. To me, the difference between the 15w and the 25w makes a tremendous difference in the look and feel of my Himalayan Salt Lamp. I paid alot more than what they are now when I purchased my bulbs.
381992
Illy-Den, can you tell me which specific halogen bulb to use? The previous bulb was a standard incandescent dimmable and I have been without the use of this fixture for months trying to find the appropriate one.
2233837
I'm don't know where you're from, but I purchase the bulb from the dollar store. I've also seen them at walmart, kmart and target. Good luck on your search and don't forget to take one of the bulbs with you as bulbs come in all different sizes.
1746859
A 2.6 watt isn't strong enough to heat up the salt. No light bulb will be strong enough to heat up salt to do what they claim. Think about it, another rip off. Don't even fall for it. It is a selling point that consumers fall for. Salt lamps, a joke.
1177114
I have SAME question and would be curious to know what kind of bulbs would be needed (as I don't want to buy lamp and then have to go through a complex process of locating bulbs)?
1905400
The item comes with one extra bulb. The bulb can probably be purchased at a specialty lighting store or possibly at Home Depot. We are not a 100% sure though
1262217
I bought one bulb at Lowe's; it obviously was a 12 volt. I have tossed the old lamp, and bought a new one. End of story.
1853278
OK everyone ---- NO THIS IS NOT THE EXACT SAME Salt Lamp as the FDA # mentioned in title. I called the company and she looked at both products, the FDA one at $99 and this one $82.99 and they are not same product according to the company that makes the lamp with the FDA #
2090241
you can get the 25 w light bulbs at Wal-mart much cheaper, I use the ones that are 40w and shaped like a flame, this gets the lamp nice and warm, Make sure you only put it on about half way using the dimmer because these will get very warm but from what I have read about these lights they need to be warm to do what they say they do.
1759742
You might try calling either Lowe's or Home Depot-they stock a broad array of lamp bulbs. Also, have you looked on Amazon for a replacement bulb? I see a replacement bulb for $12.83. Hope you find one without too many worries.
1536181
The lamp uses a fluorescent bulb so you can't dim it. It can be set on a timer to be on or off though. To have a dimmable light, you would need something like a standard tungsten bulb, a halogen bulb, or an LED source.
2220966
This excellent lamp has a single, 27-Watt, florescent bulb. These bulbs cannot be used with dimmer switches, so there is no "Dimmed" option. If dimming the light is of real necessity, a sleeve made from a pants-leg can be slid over the Lamp Head, exposing only the amount of light that's desired. Good Luck !!
466116
I also looking for the same type bulb and for 220 volt. Wish amazon in the future have 220 volt bulb. Because I bought himalayan salt lamp in amazon and bring it to my sister in Indonesia, and now still can not use it because no bulb fits the socket (E12 fitting).
369855
The salt needs to be heated for it to produce its healthful effects. If you replace the stock bulb with one of higher voltage the salt will heat much quicker. Then you can turn it on only when you plan on being in the room with it and still experience its benefits. Plus after it gets hot you can turn it off and it will remain quite warm for a couple of hours.
1219280
It uses a candelabra bulb, however, the screw-in part is a little wider than most candelabra bulbs. I had some of them, on hand, and didn't have to buy any, but, I buy that kind of item at the Home Depot, or Lamps Plus, so I would have bought these at either of those stores. Good Luck