Do these stay on until you touch them to turn off, or do they have an automatic shut off at a set amount of time? Can use a low watt bulb, like betwween 5 to 20 watt? What do the instructions tell you about the wattage of the bulb, Ive seen other comments saying there is a recommended watt for thre bulb? I want ot Use these more as a night light in a childs room,who is terrified of the dark. Would these be useful for that purpose? Thanks! Do these stay on until you touch them to turn off, or do they have an automatic shut off at a set amount of time? Can use a low watt bulb, like betwween 5 to 20 watt? What do the instructions tell... » Read More Do these stay on until you touch them to turn off, or do they have an automatic shut off at a set amount of time? Can use a low watt bulb, like betwween 5 to 20 watt? What do the instructions tell you about the wattage of the bulb, Ive seen other comments saying there is a recommended watt for thre bulb? I want ot Use these more as a night light in a childs room,who is terrified of the dark. Would these be useful for that purpose? Thanks! « Show Less
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I used the reveal 40 watt bulb. The lamps have 3 settings so the lowest be good for a nightlight. It will not shut off on its own. I would recommend using one lamp because using both may give off too much light. I've not had any trouble with the touch function or interference with static. I would think you could use a lower watt bulb but must be a chandelier type. You could start off with the highest setting and when your child gets accustomed to it, gradually go to the middle and then lowest setting. I have one of those lighted branch trees on my dresser that compliments these lights too. I used the reveal 40 watt bulb. The lamps have 3 settings so the lowest be good for a nightlight. It will not shut off on its own. I would recommend using one lamp because using both may give off too much light. I've not had any trouble with the touch function or interference with static. I would think you could use a lower watt bulb but must be a chandelier type. You could start off with the highest setting and when your child gets accustomed to it, gradually go to the middle and then lowest setting. I have one of those lighted branch trees on my dresser that compliments these... » Read More I used the reveal 40 watt bulb. The lamps have 3 settings so the lowest be good for a nightlight. It will not shut off on its own. I would recommend using one lamp because using both may give off too much light. I've not had any trouble with the touch function or interference with static. I would think you could use a lower watt bulb but must be a chandelier type. You could start off with the highest setting and when your child gets accustomed to it, gradually go to the middle and then lowest setting. I have one of those lighted branch trees on my dresser that compliments these lights too. « Show Less
1454009
They touch to turn off and on which is great for a bedroom. That is what my daughter uses it for. I think she uses a 40W but as long as the bulb is a standard size, I think it has to be max of 60w
1454010
I have left the lamps on all day and they didn't turn off. You must turn them off. I suggest not using a low watt bulb, but use the 40 watt. The lowest setting on the lamps can be used as a night light.
1454011
These would be great for a child's room. I actually use the night light size bulb. The small ones. You can get up to 40 watt. but obviously for night light you wouldnt want that. Sometimes,but not that often they might go off or on with a power surge or if you had a cat that touched it. But it isn't an every night thing. They come on with the lightest touch. So even a little ones touch would turn it back on. Good luck. Children afraid of the dark, can be a tough period.
1454012
can use low wattage so go for the ones that are three way that way you have a very soft night light and if needed two further lighter settings. They only turn off when touched.
1454013
I used one of those chandelier light bulbs, it's very low light and has 3 light options. It stays on until I turn it off, but I haven't left it on for a very long period of time. I read on the reviews that static might affect the light staying on or turning on by itself.
1454014
I am returning these as the touch on/off really does not work well. Takes a 40 watt candelabra bulb. I needed more light (the shade is dense), but this would be a good night light. Just could not get the light to come on easily.
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I turn mine on with the remote almost every night about 5 or 6pm and leave them on until 10:00 or 11:00. I have 5 of them and hope to get a couple more soon. I'm a big candle lover but these are way better no mess. Have had them since August and still going strong.
753397
The lights will turn on and off automatically by themselves. The only way you could turn them off manualy would be to cut the power to them. So you would need them on a switch of some kind. If they were on a switch, to turn them on manually you would need, first of all darkness and to have them turned off -- no power to them. At that point -- darkness and no power -- if you turned the power to them on, the lights should light up. If you did not interrupt the power supply before daylight, they should turn off automatically. I hope I answered your question. There is no off/on switch on the lights themselves -- it is automatic operation.
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Ours just came with a regular 7 watt bulb, similar to a night light, not an LED light bulb. We had to replace it once already, but my daughter leaves the light on a lot, but it never changed colors. Maybe try another bulb.
633293
The three settings are hi, low, and off. Hi is full wattage, low is half, and then off is off. The white ones seem to always hold up better- the brown ones (in my experience) had slippy rotary parts. When cycling through the three settings, they would skip settings unpredictably. Sometimes they didn't work at all. I never tried them with a CFL-- only incandescent bulbs. Not sure how that would work or if it would work. Hope this helps!
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I've been testing mine since this question came in, 4 hours continuous use of the 3 LEDs since I turned it on (i.e. unplugged it from power) earlier today to do a test. It's still "on" and still quite bright after that time. I rely on these (I have 2 of them in the house) to come on automatically in an outage, and help me find my way to my stash of brighter flashlights and other emergency supplies. They do cast plenty of light for that and other basic purposes. If you REALLY don't want to be in the dark though, consider having additional sources of battery-powered light in your emergency kit. As we've all learned recently, it may be days rather than hours that you'll want some light. I've been testing mine since this question came in, 4 hours continuous use of the 3 LEDs since I turned it on (i.e. unplugged it from power) earlier today to do a test. It's still "on" and still quite bright after that time. I rely on these (I have 2 of them in the house) to come on automatically in an outage, and help me find my way to my stash of brighter flashlights and other emergency supplies. They do cast plenty of light for that and other basic purposes. If you REALLY don't want to be in the dark though, consider having additional sources of battery-powered light in your... » Read More I've been testing mine since this question came in, 4 hours continuous use of the 3 LEDs since I turned it on (i.e. unplugged it from power) earlier today to do a test. It's still "on" and still quite bright after that time. I rely on these (I have 2 of them in the house) to come on automatically in an outage, and help me find my way to my stash of brighter flashlights and other emergency supplies. They do cast plenty of light for that and other basic purposes. If you REALLY don't want to be in the dark though, consider having additional sources of battery-powered light in your emergency kit. As we've all learned recently, it may be days rather than hours that you'll want some light. « Show Less
659913
I go to the dollar store and I buy the night light bulbs (I think 4 watt) and they last me a couple months and they are on all the time. Maybe you're using a higher watt bulb. Nothing special about the bulb.
681472
Seems to me A19 bulbs are incandescent bulbs. As I remember they run hot. So hot that if you have to change one I always had to let the bulb cool down. I use a CFL bulb and runs barely warm. I have been using the same lamp as yours maybe close to a year and never a problem. Try using a CFL or LED 60W bulb (less energy use and they last a long long time) and I think you will be happy. Sometimes my lamp will stay on from dusk to dawn. The lamp is a great quality lamp and I wouldn't hesitate buying from Boston Harbor. Just a thought!!!!!
2228833
I'm not sure of the wattage, and have not had any of the problems others have had. My electric bill hasn't changed much so I think it's doing what it's supposed to. Also, My bulb is still going strong after months of daily use. It is at full brightness as soon as I turn it on. My light is on from 7am until 5-6pm 5days a week. Occasionally it's off for 30 min here and there, but it's always as bright as the day I got it. Luv luv luv my bulb.
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Mine does work from a wall switch and responds immediately. With mine, I turn on the switch and use the pull cords to turn off either the light or fan if I want it so (only fan at night, for example). I was worried about enough light too; but found that it gave out plenty of light even all winter when I was dressing in the early morning. I previously had a CFL bulb in the globe under my old fan. It was the equivalent of 100 watts. The unusual bulb that came with this fan/light is brighter than that one was. I am willing to bet it will meet all your needs. I seem to remember that the socket for the bulbs are smaller in diameter than standard bulbs. Mine does work from a wall switch and responds immediately. With mine, I turn on the switch and use the pull cords to turn off either the light or fan if I want it so (only fan at night, for example). I was worried about enough light too; but found that it gave out plenty of light even all winter when I was dressing in the early morning. I previously had a CFL bulb in the globe under my old fan. It was the equivalent of 100 watts. The unusual bulb that came with this fan/light is brighter than that one was. I am willing to bet it will meet all your needs. I seem to remember that the socket... » Read More Mine does work from a wall switch and responds immediately. With mine, I turn on the switch and use the pull cords to turn off either the light or fan if I want it so (only fan at night, for example). I was worried about enough light too; but found that it gave out plenty of light even all winter when I was dressing in the early morning. I previously had a CFL bulb in the globe under my old fan. It was the equivalent of 100 watts. The unusual bulb that came with this fan/light is brighter than that one was. I am willing to bet it will meet all your needs. I seem to remember that the socket for the bulbs are smaller in diameter than standard bulbs. « Show Less
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It depends on the size and type of light bulb. I have three in my kitchen with 200 watt bulbs. However, I had a dimmer switch installed. Therefore I can have it very low light to 600 watts. Regular bulbs will get hot, so another suggestion is to go with a good quality LED bulb. It is hard to find them in higher wattage, but they do exist. They are expensive, but use negligible electricity and last many years. As soon as I can, I plan to replace mine with LED. I know this is a lot of info, but I tried to do my homework before deciding. Hope this is helpful.
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Do you mean "remain on" after the power goes out? I'm not sure of this, however if you visit the website, I believe you will find that information there. So far, I love them. Great light at night, and you can also grab them and use as a good flashlight at night.
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i have used three 100 watts and haven't had a problem. i did have a couple broken when i got them though. i think they say not for sale in the USA because they are not allowed to sale them here anymore. I feel it is a shame we can't have the bulbs we want and like here. Mine do not say NOT FOR USE IN THE USA. Someone is getting a nice kick back making us use these newer bulbs that are horrible looking and working. i hate the way they dim after a bit of use and they are just plain awful. I am not an expert of course, but i think they say not for sale in USA because of the reason i gave above. I am using mine! i have used three 100 watts and haven't had a problem. i did have a couple broken when i got them though. i think they say not for sale in the USA because they are not allowed to sale them here anymore. I feel it is a shame we can't have the bulbs we want and like here. Mine do not say NOT FOR USE IN THE USA. Someone is getting a nice kick back making us use these newer bulbs that are horrible looking and working. i hate the way they dim after a bit of use and they are just plain awful. I am not an expert of course, but i think they say not for sale in USA because of the reason i gave... » Read More i have used three 100 watts and haven't had a problem. i did have a couple broken when i got them though. i think they say not for sale in the USA because they are not allowed to sale them here anymore. I feel it is a shame we can't have the bulbs we want and like here. Mine do not say NOT FOR USE IN THE USA. Someone is getting a nice kick back making us use these newer bulbs that are horrible looking and working. i hate the way they dim after a bit of use and they are just plain awful. I am not an expert of course, but i think they say not for sale in USA because of the reason i gave above. I am using mine! « Show Less
1645351
I have an 8 pendant light fixture in my dining room that I use these bulbs in. I have definitely used them for more than 5 hours at a time without any problem. My fixture is on a dimmer though and I rarely have it all the way on, as the 8 bulbs together are very bright.
1814802
Hi Edna, Mine stay on a bit during the day, but only in my darker rooms. They are triggered by a light sensor, and the threshold does allow for some ambient light. If the light doesn't bother you, the electricity usage shouldn't be a concern (they're supposed to represent about $1/yr).
512126
It depends in what do you gonna use them. In a hand lamp about 6 hours without turn it off. But they are the best. :)
1986278
I think they are for leaving them on continuously after dark or for motion-sensitive only after dark. I left mine in the position that they came in which is motion sensitive as I do not need or want them to be on continuously.