I just got this lamp. The first time plug in works. But if unplug it, then plug it in again right away, it will not work. Struggled for a while and discovered that once unplugged, I need to wait for 3-5 minutes before plug in again, then it will work. Wondering if anyone out there with this lamp has the same experience. Whether this is the design feature or defect. Thanks! I just got this lamp. The first time plug in works. But if unplug it, then plug it in again right away, it will not work. Struggled for a while and discovered that once unplugged, I need to wait... » Read More I just got this lamp. The first time plug in works. But if unplug it, then plug it in again right away, it will not work. Struggled for a while and discovered that once unplugged, I need to wait for 3-5 minutes before plug in again, then it will work. Wondering if anyone out there with this lamp has the same experience. Whether this is the design feature or defect. Thanks! « Show Less
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I have this lamp for a few months & have not experienced the problem that you mention. I have unplugged it on occasion & no problem when plugging it back in. When I saw your note I unplugged the lamp & then plugged it back in & it went right on.
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I just went and unplugged mine and plugged it right back in and it worked fine. Nice little lamp.
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I just received the lamp, I have plugged it for 15 min but it doesn't work, I could see those orange colored LEDs for the dimmer and I could change them dragging right-left, however, the LED lamp itself doesn't work
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I had the EXACT SAME experience and before i figured it out I thought it had died on me. I started the whole Amazon return process and then realized, like you said, that it needs to "charge" for a bit after plugged in. I have to say that it's kind of annoying but I love the light so much that i"m willing to look past that> Maybe it's a hint to me that I need to get my son a power strip so that he doesn't have to keep unplugging things to charge items. =) Hope this helps. ~ Nikki
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I recently purchased this product but have not installed it yet . Right out of the box all the parts fit together and the light worked right off the bat ,before any charging . My pull switch works but is a little hard to pull it on or off . Maybe you need to but more pull into it ? The last resort is to return it .Good Luck
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Hello -- I'm not exactly sure what you mean by does it work after unplugging then plugging back in. If the unit is powered off (and I think it would have the same behavior if attached to a programmable timer) then you need to actually turn it on manually for it to run again after that. Its thermostat works so well that maybe you wouldn't need to attach it to the timed power. Just set the temp you want, it will run as much as it needs to in order to get to that temp, then it will "inactivate" but it starts up again if the temp in the room begins to drop. So if it were me I'd avoid the timed outlet/power strip.Kathy Hello -- I'm not exactly sure what you mean by does it work after unplugging then plugging back in. If the unit is powered off (and I think it would have the same behavior if attached to a programmable timer) then you need to actually turn it on manually for it to run again after that. Its thermostat works so well that maybe you wouldn't need to attach it to the timed power. Just set the temp you want, it will run as much as it needs to in order to get to that temp, then it will "inactivate" but it starts up again if the temp in the room begins to drop. So if it were me I'd avoid... » Read More Hello -- I'm not exactly sure what you mean by does it work after unplugging then plugging back in. If the unit is powered off (and I think it would have the same behavior if attached to a programmable timer) then you need to actually turn it on manually for it to run again after that. Its thermostat works so well that maybe you wouldn't need to attach it to the timed power. Just set the temp you want, it will run as much as it needs to in order to get to that temp, then it will "inactivate" but it starts up again if the temp in the room begins to drop. So if it were me I'd avoid the timed outlet/power strip.Kathy « Show Less
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I don't have any issues with the lamp (so far) I love it. Maybe you can return and get another one, well worth it.
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The stupidly designed lamp is in demo mode by default. Unlatch the battery compartment, take out all the batteries then put them back in. Your lamp should now function normally. Yes, terrible design.
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You turn the light on when you plug it in 8 hours before you want it to begin lighting. It will flash on and off twice so you know it is working. After 8 hours it will begin to light. It takes about 30 minutes to fully light. I'm not sure how long it stays light once it is at full power- about one hour. We only switch the lamp off Friday night so it won't go on for the weekend and switch it back on Sunday. We love this adapter!
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I also had something happen when I turned the lamp on. Something popped and the lamp no longer works. I was unable to find any repair parts. My estimation is that it is a piece of junk. It never worked at all.
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I've had mixed behavior on mine. The LED on the first port works as expected, each of the other LEDs have been irregular. I've noticed that if I restart my PC, the LEDs don't always come back on for ports that are enabled (even though the ports may be working). Other times I actually have to toggle the port on/off to get it working after a PC restart... and the LEDs may or may not come back on to reflect the status. Short answer; mine acts weird too.
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Just tried it. I plugged the flashlight in while off. I turned the switch on and it reset. When I turned the switch off, the light came on. When I turned the switch on, the light wnet out again. Repeated to same to confirm.
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Me to, I thought it was just me. I just unplug it and then plug it back in. I repeat this process until it works, usually I have to plug and unplug a couple of times. Annoying. Dan
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2 lamps I originally bought lasted decades literally. It seems life is based on # of on/off cycles as first that failed was used many more times than second one.Condenser in the lamp failed before the bulb. Condenser creates the charge needed to "start" that type bulb. As with all lamps "life" depends on combination of on/off cycles more than running time "on" because each "on" is a literal SURGE OF ENERGY... I saved the bulb as it was still 'good' ...hope that hekps
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Make sure that it is installed completely. The first time I put mine in, it did the same thing. It wasn't completely in the "slot" or whatever you want to call it. Open the side panel and re-insert the lamp. Make sure it fits snug. Also make sure to put the initial cover back on tightly. I didn't and the light just kept blinking.
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Hi Siu K li, I did the test for you on my light. I turned it on for one hour on high and the transformer that plugs into the wall got warm. I am an electronics guy and that is very normal for this type of device. There is nothing for you to worry about with this product, just make sure that you have plenty of space for airflow around the transformer/plug and you will be fine. I love my OXYLED desk lamp... Take care, Steve T.
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When our lamp went, nothing worked (no picture,no sound) and a little green indicator light for "lamp" was on. I bought this lamp and it worked for a brief time but it then the same thing happened. It was within the 30 days so I was able to return it to Amazon. Then I went to Mitsubishi site and bought one of theirs and it works great now, (so far, but it hasn't been that long). It cost $280 (with shipping).
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Sorry you are having trouble with yours, I've had mine for a while already and have not had any problems I would try unplugging it and wait 30 seconds and plug back in and try it again. Or return for replacement or refund.
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Ours has a delay before going on but after a minute the rods go on. Try unplugging for about 15 minutes then re plug and turn on all the way. If it still won't work, I'd return it
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That's what I wondered too, if it needed to "warm up" first, or be in an extra-dark room. You may have a faulty one too like me. I had to tap on it near the bottom & turn it upside down & hold it it at an angle to get it to light up-not what you should do to make it work! Email Amazon & they'll fwd it to Scientifics & they should email you back w/phone #. I called them today & they said Fedex would pick it up next day & send me another one. So hope next one works! Good luck with yours! :)