Does the light get hot? I wanted to use on my kids bed so they can read at night
1842060
I've had mine on for about 45 minutes now and it is just warm to my touch. I would say it doesn't get "hot," and can safely be used at kids' bedside, but probably should not be used under the covers, as kids sometimes like to do. I really like mine because of its safety and brightness. My only (and small) complaint is that I wish it had an on-off button embedded in the dimmer because it takes a full turn of the dial to turn it off and on.
1842061
I use it on my 5 year Old' s headboard and it does not get hot. I'm an Electrical Engineer and I wouldn't tolerate an unsafe lamp in my house. I bought LED for safety.
1842062
I have had the LED light for several months now and it does not get hot, i.e. causing pain if touched. The low wattage creates very little heat.
1842063
No, it's great. We use it on my 3 yr olds bed for reading. No problems and I love that we can adjust the brightness.
1842064
The light gets warm but certainly not hot. I turned to full brightness and after an hour the heat was minimal. The rheostat allows you to diminish the brightness for use as a nightlight. I really like these, so much I ordered another. B.D.
1842065
I run it with max intensity for half an hour, it is only slightly warm and not hot at all
461703
It is never too hot to touch the metal desklamp shade I have above it. It gets very warm but not hot. I would say less than or about the same as a 40 watt bulb.
590946
With the light on its stand on the table in front of you with the lamp pointing to the left or right you should be fine. With the lamp pointing towards you it may be too bright for your eyes.Distance from the lamp depends on what you consider comfortable lighting.Typical LED lamps do not get hot, they do not even get warm.
1775649
No it does not get very hot. I have it mounted on my wall to make my stars light up too!
1459975
Yes, the housing around the light gets hot. There is a handle on each fixture to adjust that doesn't get hot.
2264066
It should have no problem with that, if its just for the lights, pulling from the grow room might make it hot by the 4th light, depending on grow room size, if your doing a other fan/s for that should work fine
901038
This is a lovely little night light i use in the guest bathroom. it does not get hot when i leave it on all night.
1790584
Mine does get hot, I have it on my lamp now and the paper is very warm but not hot. My halgen bulb is about 9 inches from the paper though. It is not sitting right near the paper. I have had no problems with them melting in any way.
593105
It does get pretty hot. My 4 year old burnt his hand on it. Also, I wouldn't waste my money on it. We had it for a month and it quit working. This heater is junk.
1611779
It just doesn't get dangerously hot - apparently the vented shade and halogen bulb inhibit overheating. I have turned off the light after an hour or more use and then brushed my hand against the lamp while prepping pillows - and not been burned doing so - it is warm but not skin-searing hot ever. This is actually one of the best features of the lamp, for which I have the highest praise.
1464991
We bought LED bulbs and it doesn't get hot. With the bulbs it came with, it does.
117595
Not a lot since the bulb is florescent. I use mine at the office and its on all night. I don't notice any increase in heat. It has been a good light for me.
1710596
They do get hot, but as long as I remember to drape it with a sheet (fitted crib sheets work great!), it shades it from direct sunlight and we have no problem.
1224876
It gets hot. Usually after getting warm in bed I have to turn it down. Definitely worth the money
42188
Once I read the question, I turned on my lamp for about half an hour. When I went back to check it, it was slightly warm to the touch, but it was not at all hot. I have mine mounted in a swivel socket and the socket was still cold.
2198689
I have not notice until you asked... I felt the front of the TV where lamp is installed. It is not exceptionally warm. It is about the same as the 46" Sony LCD TV that I have. I hope this answer your question.
676809
It does get warm and I've never left it on for more than 30 minutes. Also, I understand they don't last forever. There are better choices for a night light.