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Panhandle Jane
Seriously Hooked
USA
607 Posts |
 Posted - 07/05/2010 : 2:17:11 PM
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Now that I'm retired, I want a good floor standing craft lamp to put by my chair. I have an excellent Ott Lite on my sewing machine, and I have one of the little portables that I use with a quilting machine I take to class. I notice, however, that there is also a brand called Daylight that has a lamp that I really like the looks of. How do the two brands compare? Do you have any suggestions as to what has worked well for you?
Blog--http:\\www.panhandleknitandsew.blogspot.com
Ravelry--panhandlejane
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lella
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 07/05/2010 : 4:10:49 PM
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The one Daylight Ott light I have is next to my sewing machine, and is portable, like yours. So, I just took an old Bridge lamp and put a "Daylight" tri-level fluorescent bulb in it, and that is what I use by my chair for knitting or, cough, spinning (whenever that little miracle happens) . The Ott light I have is fluorescent anyway.
Lella
Zippiknits
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Ditzy Girl
Permanent Resident
USA
4712 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2010 : 6:07:53 PM
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I love my stand alone ott light. I have used it for yrs and it and me are still going strong. Haven't use the other one. My light is on wheels so it is easy to move wherever I want it. I highly recommend the ott.
Zola, Seattle, Wash.
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Catlover
Gabber Extraordinaire
370 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2010 : 10:32:17 AM
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| I have two floor lamps, one an Ott and the other a Verilux. I love both of them but prefer the Verilux because it is a little less bright and easier on my eyes. Both are full spectrum and are great for both knitting and reading. |
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prixby
Chatty Knitter
USA
156 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2010 : 8:21:02 PM
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I have a standalone Ott floor lamp and a couple of portable Ott table lamps. Love them all, and have used them for years.
Life is what happens while we're listening to music. |
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yarngourmet
New Pal
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Posted - 07/08/2010 : 04:26:45 AM
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| Definitely Ott Light. I have 3 and have given them as gifts. A touch expensive, but wort every penny. |
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jlpanecki
New Pal
USA
39 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2010 : 04:46:55 AM
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I have a table top version- and it's wonderful. I like that I can do hand sewing, embroidery or beading, and knit with dark colors - at night.
Worth the cost, definitely!
Janet
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suzsmile
New Pal
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2010 : 04:58:13 AM
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I have 2 Ott Light floor lamps, one for my sewing machine and one to use at night when I knit. I also have a Verilux floor lamp. I like both of them. They are definitely a great help when you want to work at night or in low light. I bought both the Ott Lights when JoAnn Fabrics was having a sale, so they were much more reasonable.
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nalind@juno.com
New Pal
1 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2010 : 04:59:35 AM
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| i use ott and daylight compact flourscent bulbs in my existing floor lamp. i have a couple different kinds to mix the light color and i have increased the wattage from 60 to 75 and 100...it helps too. |
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cathy moore
New Pal
USA
20 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2010 : 05:33:42 AM
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| I definitely love my Ott lights. My husband even uses one to tie flies for fishing. I got an add on magnifier for my floor lamp - comes in really handy for those tiny stitches or frogging fine yarns. |
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sockjoan
Warming Up
Australia
50 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2010 : 05:46:36 AM
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| I have a portable Ott lamp - an extremely useful accessory. It can be moved to wherever I need it; I like to hang it above my knitting-machine, for instance. |
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scarfitup
Chatty Knitter
187 Posts |
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theatreknitter
Warming Up
USA
67 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2010 : 06:22:11 AM
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I'm with most of the others, love my ott light. I got it for a great deal at Micheal's the day after thanksgiving. Keep an eye out for sales, they are pricey. Mine is a table top, which I prefer because I can move it from room to room. I hope to have a designated craft room soon, so maybe I will get a floor one then. Also, mine has an outlet in the base. I find this EXTREMELY useful for charging the iphone so that I can listen to my podcasts and such. not sure if they make it anymore.
one piece of advice, be careful with the bulb. they are expensive to replace.
Betsy
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cox@sewkis.com
New Pal
1 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2010 : 06:24:58 AM
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| I have a Verilux I received as a gift for an Oreck purchase. It's good because of of high and low light switch. However, I have two OTT floor lamps (a fancier one over my recliner), a basic one by my desk, a small task lamp on top of my dryer -- can't sort laundry or check for stains without it, table lamps on each nightstand (excellent for reading) and a large one on my desk at work. I gave the small task lamp to a friend as a birthday gift and she said it was the best present ever, I also gave her husband a nice desk lamp for his birthday (and he also loves it). In other words, I should own stock in this company. Also, their customer service is terrific -- my original task lamp quit working -- I sent it back (several years old, no receipt) and was only charged shipping for the repair. |
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stitchellen
New Pal
42 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2010 : 08:07:28 AM
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| I have two of the portable Ott lights; I take one of them with me when I travel. My Ott floor lamp lives with my sewing machine. All three are wonderful "couldn't live without" possessions. |
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KathleenR
New Pal
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2010 : 08:57:33 AM
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Since I am losing my sight due to Macular Degeneration at age 71, but am an avid knitter and needlepointer, I have four craft lights in my home. Two are floor models with magnifiers and LED lights that are supposed to last for 100,000 hours (the equivalent of ten years of constant use)! I purchased them online from the 'Gold Violin' Company, which specializes in products for people with difficulties. These lamps are placed where I do most of my knitting, one next to my bed and the other next to a sunroom chaise, and find they are the next best thing to being outdoors on my shaded swing where the light is perfect!
Secondly I have a small tabletop Ott Light that I purchased while on vacation as I wanted to do some paperwork crafts- it was small enough to tuck into my suitcase. Increased lighting is always welcome! While on vacation I sat on the porch outdoors to do my knitting...
Finally I have a floor Verilux with no magnifier but is 'broken'- even though it has a new bulb, it still won't work. Must get it into some shop soon and hope they will fix it- I really detest the 'disposable society' we are currently living through! When I can get my Verilux repaired I will get a magnifier for it.
Oh, I have two small lamps with magnifiers that hang around my neck via adjustable cords. They come with several increasingly strong magnifyiers that can be attached on top of the light. They are called the 'Beam n' Read' with magnifiers. They are good for reading but also for fine or complicated knitting or use with dark yarn. I purchased them online from one of the popular yarn shops.
Good luck to all of us who have vision problems. Good lighting especially with a magnifier really helps.
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dichroinfusion
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 07/08/2010 : 10:07:50 AM
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Originally posted by Panhandle Jane
Now that I'm retired, I want a good floor standing craft lamp to put by my chair. I have an excellent Ott Lite on my sewing machine, and I have one of the little portables that I use with a quilting machine I take to class. I notice, however, that there is also a brand called Daylight that has a lamp that I really like the looks of. How do the two brands compare? Do you have any suggestions as to what has worked well for you?
Blog--http:\\www.panhandleknitandsew.blogspot.com
Ravelry--panhandlejane
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dichroinfusion
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 07/08/2010 : 10:10:39 AM
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Hey Jane I've tried Ottlights and Verilux unfortunatly the Ottlight transformer blew up just days after the warranty expired the same happened with my Verilux the difference is that Verilux sent me a new lamp Ottlight just said tough toenails basically. I've used other lights in different situations but keep going back to Verilux. Good luck with your hunt.
Leeann
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Whoopdedo
New Pal
USA
13 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2010 : 11:16:03 AM
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Hi all...my question regarding knitting lamps, Do they run hot like a regular light bulb? My reading lamp puts off so much heat it's uncomforable. Thanks.. |
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Kyrstellaine
New Pal
USA
27 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2010 : 11:17:05 AM
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I love both of my Ott lights, especially the one that came with both floor and table clamp bases.
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JMatGam
New Pal
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2010 : 2:37:10 PM
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I have a floor Ott and a travel Ott. I actually take the travel one when we travel. The lighting in hotel rooms is horrible, so the Ott is great for reading or knitting.
Knit happy! Janet |
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Lighting Comparison Question
