Does the frosted glass diffuse the light from the bulb or is the bulb more of a point source of light?
1101015
I would say the glass is slightly frosted--but you can still see the bulb through it.
783457
It gives off faint white light from the top. The light doesn't penetrate through the pink well so it illuminates a pink color.
1204588
The glass is clear but textured, so the light bulb is not visible, like it would be through a flat clear piece of glass.
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.
1657669
On the dim side. The glass is very thick due to the heat element, which inhibits it's ability to let light through.
236656
It's a frosted white glass...Also, be careful when you slide the glass into the frame because it is a tight fit; you might have to flip it over to make it fit better. We love the look of these fixtures!
1787216
There is no glass lens,so the bulb is visible.So I would recommend using an attractive bulb.
559693
Gladly, it is a cool, white light, very subtle. The pattern of the light spreads out in a pattern created by the dimpled glass. In fact, I just purchased my third set. Again, the light is solar, subdued, yet, well lit.
1306818
Yes it has a frosted piece of glass that attaches to the bottom of the fixture. You can put any kind of light bulb in it and it won't be seen. Again, I love these light fixtures!!
1870910
The glass itself is Pure White with a frosted effect. The actual light produced when turned on appears more in a yellow color. Not sure if that has to do with the color the light bulb puts off or if its the warm colors on the walls in the bathrooms that we have them.
1095718
The photocell is included but I honestly don't remember whether the bulb is frosted or not. I do know that when installing, the three little screw/nut sets tend to shake loose if mounted where there is wind. I bought a box of the spring binder clips and placed 6 of them around the mating surfaces to keep it all together. Light output is great.
175849
light is out from all sides. Acts like a normal frosted bulb even though some of the surfaces interrupted.
1035397
It's a frosted glass. However, with a bright colored wall the color might "shine" through a bit.
2073553
Yes, but it is not clear more like frosted clear. It is easy to snap off to change the bulb when needed, however I have not had to do this so I don't know how easy or difficult it is to change the bulb. The light shines through nicely. My only problem with this light is the dust cover which you have to hold when looking through the magnifier. It adjusts nicely on the arm.
1204589
Yes it is clear (not frosted) but it is dimpled glass that diffuse the light. I use them with LED spots in my bathrooms to seal in the water vapor and prevent moisture from getting into the attic. Works great!
1855089
I bought T10, 25 watt, tubular bulbs as others have stated. However I chose to buy the clear (non-frosted) versions of these bulbs, because for the particular paintings we bought, the clear bulbs seemed to highlight the paintings better. If your paintings/pictures are covered with glass, the frosted bulb may be a better choice because they reflect less on the glass than the filament of a clear bulb will.
2264155
The white half of the bulb provides light fairly evenly in all directions of the hemisphere. The glow is slightly reduced as it gets closer to the silver half.