Does this lamp do anything for SAD, or is the bulb completely different?
84605
To have any effect on SAD, the standard is 10,000 lux and that is quite bright! This doesn't give any spec on lux so probably no effect on Seasonal Affective Disorder at all.
84606
I don't believe it works for SAD. I use it for an alarm clock as I find the light going on slowly better for me than just an alarm clock.
84607
It is totally different. Though I find this clock helps me greatest in the winter when it is dark in the mornings. I am a mess otherwise in the mornings and most of the day.
1146637
Unfortunately, no. Also, the bulb didn't last long AT ALL. When I first opened it, (I use it to to embroidery at night only for lime an hour, then go to bed), it worked great but only like a week. I tried changing its batteries, but it only helped like a day, maybe 2 days, and it would start going dim, again.
1980039
This lamp may not meet your desires. I use only the bulb that came with the lamp. A larger bulb may not be safe. J
814967
no. the light bulb is regular light (see my review; i'm the first reviewer, and i point this out)
993864
check the end tabs. Probably are too long. It is actually the wrong bulb for the lamp. It can be modified to work if carefully trimmed.
886543
I'm afraid I can't answer either question, since I don't know exactly what spectrum is needed to treat SAD. Nor do I know the lumens of the bulb. I do know, though, that I find it startling to look over in that direction (where the plants are) at night, because it seems as if the sun was out. Sometimes if I'm working beside that bulb I lose track of time and have no idea that the evening is so advanced because the light, well, it seems like daylight. Good luck!
743511
sorry im not sure. (for me it worked very well, but again it might have been different lamp)
31863
Brian,I don't know the difference - technically between the "Happy light" and a CFL bulb - not up on that. I have noticed that if I turn the thing on at the same time of day and read or do what ever I'm doing for about 20 min to an hour - usually reading - I don't have as difficult a time with the SAD stuff. To me - it's just bright. It feels a little like taking a nap in a sunny window. Don't know what the difference is, but I'm glad for the light boost.
1540175
I don't know whether it will work or not. I purchased a replacement bulb when I ordered the lamp, just so my mom would have a spare.
1991518
No. The maglight bulbs are a totally different design. Plus the power ratings are different.
1688779
neither! It is a GROW bulb that is somewhat of a combination for growing not reading or illumination. The bulb is for plants and not people.
1488874
Sorry I can't help. I threw mine out after it failed to work in the lamp we bought it for. In fairness, I think the lamp was the problem, not the bulb.
1588495
No there is nothing you are doing wrong as long as you know the lamp works so should the bulb. It looks like you have recived a faulty bulb just as i did.
717159
Yes every regular bulb we have used worked just fine!! It's a really great item to have, very handy! Hope that helps! :-)
2168182
There is no wavelength info on the box or unit itself. Its 10,000 LUX brightness is adequate for treatment of SAD, according to scientific literature. The wavelength is cooler than traditional incandescent bulbs.
1832941
It depends on the bulb you choose to use. The lamp does not come with a bulb. It's a great lamp but choose the light you want from the bulb.
1388658
I think this is just a regular bulb - not the full spectrum I was looking for.