Is the bulb clear or smoke?
510881
Love these bulbs but they are not clear. They have a tint I believe to give them that antique retro look.
510882
The ones that I have are lightly tinted, to add to the "vintage" effect. The filament operates at a fairly low temperature... these are not bright bulbs for reading, but designed to provide a nice nostalgic ambiance. Not nearly as dark appearing as the picture shows.
27820
It's smoked. I don't currently have that light because it didn't fit my 2000 chevy. It's way too long. Had to return it and bought the spyder brand.
1280474
It doesn't smell or smoke when it is first plugged in. It is safe to use. Did you take the plastic protector off the prongs before you plugged it in? Are you using this in the US or in another country? For safety it must be plugged into the correct socket with the right voltage.
1665754
The bulb is normal color, but it gets very hot....hotter that I want or felt was safe for plants.
1765426
No, they are all clear. IT could be the lighting that makes it seem darker. Our light is on a dimmer and it looks darker when we lower the lighting switch. I love it!
2009200
I couldn't tell you. It went up in smoke after I plugged it in for the first time. Not a wonderful product.
1665766
the usual...the headlights are smoked. honestly id suggest you dont purchase them
2148720
The surface of the bulb (through which the light is emitted) is frosted or opaque, not clear.
534358
It has a "pick hole" that is violet when its on and just dark when it is off. I assume that being visible would mean that the bulb is still OK. But I am not sure.
1831200
Hi Walt, I don't know! do you have the filter in place? You are sure it's smoke and not dust? does it smell like rubber burning? Please check the rubber belt and make sure it's not twisted or jammed. Does the smoke have an order, is it like electrical burning or rubber?
1493283
It's an incandescent bulb. Most of the scopes I've used heat up quickly and get pretty hot. There are other types of light sources that are cooler like LED.
808667
Mine is for the most part clear but not completely. Works well for looking at it directly. Dims well.
1257210
Tammy, I'm afraid my bulb was defective when received and had to be returned. I believe some others have described some of the things which you are now seeing. Check all of the reviews. Good luck.
1609752
They are clear. They look like that in the picture because of the light bulbs and gold frame in the background.
14789
True. If you get down low and look up at the light , you can see the bulb. . Not really a deal breaker. Mine is high in a stairwell. I like it.
1787213
You do see the bulb. We use a clear incandescent bulb (not the frosted) which looks fine. Not noticeable. We have 2 of these pendants and a matching chandelier. We are very happy with them!
68333
I would say it is a crisp, clear, cool bright light. We have had to use ours 4 times since I got them-they were bright enough for just about any task.