Does this lamp get very hot? We'd like to use it for our children's' bunk bed, but obviously want it to be safe for them.
2042187
Interesting question. I don't think it gets that hot by "adult standards", but for a child, maybe a little too hot. It's a great little light though!
2042188
That is exactly where we use it. It seems to be okay, but you still want to be careful that it doesn't fall onto the bed. The cord seems a little short to make it too far - that would be my only complaint.
2042189
Yes it does so I put a nice soft white led bulb in and it's perfect, current use is a bunk bed in a dorm and could not be happier
2042190
Depends on child's age. I think it gets hot but nave never touched it. Great for night reading. J
1121528
This light runs very hot. So hot that it needs a cooling fan to make sure the LED doesn't fail. If the lamp is installed in a sealed housing it will cause the light to overheat quite quickly. But, because of the fan, you also don't want this lamp installed outside unprotected, as rain and moisture will also damage the LED and cooling fan.
1969696
The unit itself does not get hot but the air that blows out does and that depends on the temperature you set it at. So if using with small children keep temp. At a low number. Hope this helps it is a great heater and I liked the first one so well I got a second.
925269
I don't find this gets excessively hot to the touch at all. Yes, it does get toasty, but I can touch the heater and not feel burnt. Again, with small children go ahead and put it up on something so they can't get close to it if you are worried. My pets also have no problem with this, they lay in front, although they aren't laying right up against it.
1940369
No, not at all. This lamp is in my living room and used every evening 7 days a week. It has never been hot to the touch.
213881
Yes, the housing does get hot. But we have placed it on our wood deck floor with no problem. I wouldn't leave it in a small enclosed place, or right up against a wall or corner, but in the open on the deck it's been fine. (But I haven't left it out there for more than 1-2 hours so far) I also would not want it around children.
1070279
no, it is a desk lamp without a buld, i advise you to use a led bulb so that is doesn't get hot
1616242
This lamp has been in place working nightly for a long time .it is in an out side location so heat is not an issue .. happy with it yes
1619532
Its not very hot. I mounted mine directly under a cheap ikea table with no issues at one point.
804236
It doesn't get hot.... but I woudnt keep it plugged in all the time. The cord may over heat more than the light itself.
1637494
Hi there, just like any light bulb it will get hot, but we have the lamp resting directly on top of a screen for our ball python. It has been a very good lamp especially if you use the Zilla bulbs. (I tried the other brand of bulbs and I felt like they burned out too quickly). This lamp is a good product and I have been happy with it.
1093705
I wish I could tell you that I doesn't get hot, but it does. For an average adult that's more aware, you can get away with leanin on the unit and just have a bit of scare with the warmth of the top. Nothing that will burn to damage severely. I would say if you had it around kids, just simply aware them and show them got hot it gets.... It is a great toaster and can be used in great amounts!
1227066
I just removed my lamp bulb to check it out. There are no signs of burning or melting the bulb holder. I have had this lamp about 3 months, but use it extensively, sometimes leaving it on for 3 or four hours at a time.
1925387
It does get very hot if you keep the halogen bulbs and you get the overheated metal smell after a hour or so. I swapped them for LED bulbs which were available at home depot. The chandelier stays cool to the touch and it does not make much of a visual difference though the LED bulbs stick out a bit.
818372
Yes, it gets hot as any normal CFL, but as you can see by the design, the lightbulb is in a position where it's really not likely the even kids would touch it by accident. I guess normal instructions to them to be careful when turning it off should suffice. The switch is far enough away from the recessed bulb it shouldn't be a problem.
1294008
it gets warm, but not hot. We have it in our Kids bedroom and have never had a safety concern
1615087
I have not had a problem with the heat lamp on this. So long as the temperature is maintained appropriately it should be fine. Just make sure that whatever is occupying the tank has a place to cool down when it/they need to and that there is enough air circulation.