Should the entire row of coils be glowing (in dark w/ lights off)? Only ½ a revolution of the first coil row on the right side of was glowing a dull red. Unit was also not hot or warm with my hand on the grate of the left side. I have emailed the companies customer service but thought i would also ask satisfied owners. Should the entire row of coils be glowing (in dark w/ lights off)? Only ½ a revolution of the first coil row on the right side of was glowing a dull red. Unit was also not hot or warm with... » Read More Should the entire row of coils be glowing (in dark w/ lights off)? Only ½ a revolution of the first coil row on the right side of was glowing a dull red. Unit was also not hot or warm with my hand on the grate of the left side. I have emailed the companies customer service but thought i would also ask satisfied owners. « Show Less
574757
I had nothing glowing on mine. Return it if you still can. The next thing that goes out is the fan motor. I had 2 of these. I just received the 2nd one plugged it in and the fan went out. Biggest piece of junk.
485670
I have yet to really see any glowing coils on mine and the heat has been more than sufficient. For what's it worth?
66560
I did not have this experience. I would not use them. Could be faulty heating coils. I wouldn't risk using them.
1362147
I cannot get mine to get passed a very little warm sensation and it is a useless rip off if you ask me! I have never been so disappointed with an item as I have this one. I think that this should be taken off Amazon all together! Sorry I cannot help with your question and sorry you have been ripped off too!
1906518
Sounds like a defect. I have never had that problem. The bottom element always turns on and heats up for me.
374865
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.
425395
Mine unit is not hot. I'm pulling twice as many watts (~235W). I run for 5 hours. Its sounds like you have a problem, maybe a fire hazard. I'm not sure of the electrical specs, if you have a voltmeter you might try measuring the voltage or amps.
806740
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! :)
1352431
The coils have not iced up but I have only had the unit a few weeks and it is in lower room of a tri level home. So far the coils have not iced up as I said. The unit definitely is taking harmful moisture from the room. I set the level at 40% and it ran continuously and I was dumping the bucket twice every 24 hours. I set in to 60%, and the room feels the same and the unit shuts off some.As with many dehumidifiers, longevity will tell the story of how well this unit is bilt
2208060
Who knows - dirt in the coil, contact oxidation. Sorry, can't help much. Actually you can try to contact Claber support. They were pretty responsive to my questions.
749762
Did you check to ensure there is no fouling of the ignition wire? This happened on my previous torch and I never could get the igniter clean enough to use again...so I ordered a new torch.
768413
I've never seen mine glowing red and the 8 min warm up is normal. Enjoy grilling
521026
Mine glows throughout when it's on full heat. Not sure if yours in defective, maybe it only glows half-way if it's on a lower level?
1688420
Has yours broken? I was just thinking about ordering one. It appears that they have heating element issues with the old one. Maybe I will wait to see if someone orders it for Christmas and posts responses. Let me know what you think of yours.
200477
I'll check with a thermometer later but it should be warm enough to notice. Also, it takes a few minutes to get rolling. I would suggest flipping the heat switch on and off about half a dozen times; the contacts may be oxidized if it was shipped through a moist location. Simply opening and closing the switch may be enough. I had the same trouble recently with some surge suppressors.
1044417
Whenever using ANY power supply, there is always gonna be some warmth/heat coming from the unit regardless of whats connected to it. This is perfectly normal. Now if its HOT to the touch, that is not good. Replace immediately. Hope this helps. Be safe ....Chris.
375272
Call Amazon, I had the same problem with two of the four lamps that I have ordered over the past few months. I e They were great and replace the two, and I asked for a discount on the other two and kept them just for nite light, and they still are only warm. I am happy with amazons customer service , the two that they replaced are still not as warm as the first one I bought, so it must be just the luck of the draw. they look great, and they do seem to help with odors. in my mind I feel that they are doing me some good, so what else matters. Good luck with your lamps.
2051540
If your elements are still lit up and it stays hot, there must be a problem with it. Mine does neither of those things. I'd return it, I think :).