Is the light diffusing shield made from glass like a traditional bulb?
1028811
It's plastic. Solid but plastic I have dropped mine several times. It's basically just a couple of LEDS stips covered with a plastic defuser
1028812
It appears to be translucent plastic. It disperses the light very well. Please note that this is NOT a replacement bulb. Rather, it is a complete one-piece fixture that replaces a single T8 fluorescent bulb/fixture. I'm using it in an unheated workshop. I get great lighting, and no problems with the bulb making noise when the temperature drops.
1054224
The manufacturer has told me that this lamp has a 2 prong unit, and that the material surrounding the bulb is metal, however there is a plastic lens cover. If you have any additional questions feel free to contact me at any time. Thanks!Chris
228967
No. It is plastic. Good for preventing the accidental breakage of a light bulb but nowhere near of adequate strength for your application.
661808
No. This light requires that you remove the glass shield and change the bulbs. I always have to have someone help me as a third hand us required.
1971581
Not really, it does get a bit warm, but the stem is cool to the touch. I have seen classic banker's lamps on all day in older banks and the glass does not break. It depends on the wattage of the light bulb you use. I have a 60 watt light bulb in my lamp and it gives out the right amount of light, even with the white diffuser.
387805
No there isn't. My dad has very progressed Macular Degeneration and cannot tolerate glare. The lamps have a glare shield and we bought a special low wattage high yield light bulb made by GE. Sorry I cannot remember the name but the combination really worked. Dad loves the lamps and we bought two. One for his den and one for his office.
1054223
The manufacturer has told me that this lamp has a 2 prong unit, and that the material surrounding the bulb is metal, however there is a plastic lens cover. If you have any additional questions feel free to contact me at any time. Thanks! Chris
751354
No, no real glass at all. I do stained glass & had thought that a lamp in this price range would be made of glass. Have two of these lamps & the shade is made of some plastic composite material.
1875784
None that I am aware of at present. I installed my Full Spectrum Light Bulbs (ALZO 45W CFL) in light sockets without a globe or shade (not my original plan). Used in this fashion they throw a lot of light as long as you aren't too concerned about appearances. One is mounted horizontally and another vertically. Both have been in service since the beginning of this year without any problem.
587505
It's glass, and great quality. Honestly built just as good as original. Very easy to install, 3 screws if I remember correctly. You absolutely can't go wrong if you need a fog light and buy this one.
2145528
No it's not. I have purchased many of these and they are equivalent in size to a typical incandescent light bulb.
2076884
Without taking the lamp apart, I can't be 100% sure, but does not feel like plastic - getting the shade part of the lamp to stay on took work and now that it is on, prefer to not take it off to check. Has worked very well with an Ecosmart 120V bulb and, because you can move around, has been a versatile lamp , providing great light in our laundry room.
1591330
The shade is made out of plastic but it is not crapy plastic. It has metal fasteners. The lamps do get warm so don't put anything higher than 40 watt light bulbs. I had mine about a year now and its still like new.
272838
As far as I can tell the lens is made of glass. It states it in the product description. the head that holds the magnifier and lamp is plastic and the light does have a covering. I have worked with this type of lamp for many years and am very happy with this purchase. Hope this helps.
2116628
I don't know because I returned the lamp--thought the bulb shone too brightly through the glass and also the glass was taupe and not white.
1951419
I don't think much light passes through the side slits, but the bulb should not overheat in a glass container.
2212305
Its a glass shade. The glass is cloudy, so the bulb glare is cut out pretty well. (but then so is a bit of the brightness -- depending on what you need it for, you can always put in a higher wattage bulb). I am quite happy with this purchase!