Ott-Lite?

[FairyAuntMother]

Hi Everyone! Merry Christmas!

I've been meaning to post this question for a while but kept forgetting.

I've been thinking about buying one of the Ott-Lite floor lamps and table lamps. I've been reading some mixed reviews and before I spend the money on them I wanted to check in here.

Does anyone have one of these lamps? What do you think of it? Are they worth the money? Which one would you recommend?

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

 

[piratesmate]

DH & I went out to buy an OTT-Lite when JoAnns had them 50% off one time. I didn't think there was any possibility I wouldn't get one. I loved the light aspect - the color difference was amazing I thought. But I really wasn't happy with the versatility of the movement of the arm on ANY of the lamps...or should I say LACK thereof. You see, I have other, old desk lamps here on my work table & I can pretty much position them where I want them anywhere over the work area.

DH noticed that the lightbulbs were on sale that day, too...and they had another brand of tru-color light bulbs. I think they were Tensor. Anyway, the Tensor bulbs have a standard base, so they fit into the desk lamps I was already using. So that's what I ended up doing and I'm very happy with them! Plus, I ended up with 2 good work lamps for about half of what I would have paid for 1 OTT-Lite. Works for me!!

 

[pixiedustforever]

I have an Ott light ! It's one of the floor models. I LOVE it!!!
It gets moved around quite a bit - from my scrapbooking room to the jigsaw puzzle table - to my recliner where I do cross stitch....

Been using it over a year with the original bulb. The color difference for matching up papers is outstanding. I highly recommend the Ott light.

I think we picked it up at Home Depot or Lowe's. They were less expensive there than Jo-Ann's, etc.

Marylee
Pixiedustforever

 

[KerTggr]

I got one for Christmas. It's not a floor/stand up one - just a single pull arm one. I decided on this after using one on a scrap retreat - was great becasue it didn't project light everywhere. This is good since I share my scraproom with my hubby and it's easy to move up/downstairs.

 

[dreams91]

It gets moved around quite a bit - from my scrapbooking room to the jigsaw puzzle table - to my recliner where I do cross stitch....
Marylee
Pixiedustforever

I think I could have written that phrase...do you crochet too?

 

[boBQuincy]

The Ott-Lites are nice although a little overpriced. Nothing a 40% or 50% off coupon won't fix!

The "secret" of these lights is mostly the bulb but there are many daylight bulbs available now. Just check B&H Photo or any photo lighting supplier. One of the 23W bulbs in the ubiquitous $10 torchiere makes a good light source.