When you plug this thing in how long should it take for the bulb to fire up from a cold state? (Not full brightness, just any light at all)
61312
It depends, from a cold state first run it should be pretty damn fast. However if you turn it off and then back on even it was only on for a moment. Then it will take 5-10 mins sometimes, I guess it's a safety feature?
1084444
It flashes when the temp has been set. If the light stays lite that means that it hasnt reached full temp yet. you gotta wait till it flashes. its totally normal.
903883
I live in Minnesota, I had installed the l.e.d bulbs and about a week later I think the cold weather affected them. I returned them for credit back to my account. hopefully this helps you.
373101
Hi Scott. I don't know from experience yet, but I'm in the same boat as you. I live in Ohio & have this bulb in my unheated garage. I read at least one review somewhere that said low temperature is not a problem & basically I'm hoping that review was correct. Btw, I'm very happy with this bulb so far despite the high price. I considered putting in fluorescent lighting but don't need to now with how much light this puts out. Good luck! Jerry
1954677
I would open it up and reset the bulb. Dust off the inner connection also. It develops a lot of dust and the connection may not be there.
716361
Actually, mine has NEVER come on!. I don't know if I've done something wrong, or if it is defective. I should have, and would recommend, spending a couple dollara more and getting a good light, instead of taking a chance on this one.
103659
You turn the light on when you plug it in 8 hours before you want it to begin lighting. It will flash on and off twice so you know it is working. After 8 hours it will begin to light. It takes about 30 minutes to fully light. I'm not sure how long it stays light once it is at full power- about one hour. We only switch the lamp off Friday night so it won't go on for the weekend and switch it back on Sunday. We love this adapter!
345963
Have you considered that it may be just broken ? It should light up right when you plug it in. Play with the sensitivity ... If still nothing them obviously it's broken.
1598658
I would try a known good light bulb. If that doesn't work return it the sockets broken if that does work it's probably a bad bulb.
1774322
It depends on how you use it. a) you must have the right (gu24) base / socket holder b) the bulb may take a bit (1 min) to warm up - if the need for light is for a short period then probably use a regular bulb - however if just placing outside (day/night sensor) should be fine.
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Mine does work from a wall switch and responds immediately. With mine, I turn on the switch and use the pull cords to turn off either the light or fan if I want it so (only fan at night, for example). I was worried about enough light too; but found that it gave out plenty of light even all winter when I was dressing in the early morning. I previously had a CFL bulb in the globe under my old fan. It was the equivalent of 100 watts. The unusual bulb that came with this fan/light is brighter than that one was. I am willing to bet it will meet all your needs. I seem to remember that the socket for the bulbs are smaller in diameter than standard bulbs. Mine does work from a wall switch and responds immediately. With mine, I turn on the switch and use the pull cords to turn off either the light or fan if I want it so (only fan at night, for example). I was worried about enough light too; but found that it gave out plenty of light even all winter when I was dressing in the early morning. I previously had a CFL bulb in the globe under my old fan. It was the equivalent of 100 watts. The unusual bulb that came with this fan/light is brighter than that one was. I am willing to bet it will meet all your needs. I seem to remember that the socket... » Read More Mine does work from a wall switch and responds immediately. With mine, I turn on the switch and use the pull cords to turn off either the light or fan if I want it so (only fan at night, for example). I was worried about enough light too; but found that it gave out plenty of light even all winter when I was dressing in the early morning. I previously had a CFL bulb in the globe under my old fan. It was the equivalent of 100 watts. The unusual bulb that came with this fan/light is brighter than that one was. I am willing to bet it will meet all your needs. I seem to remember that the socket for the bulbs are smaller in diameter than standard bulbs. « Show Less
2175479
Turn the bezel around the bulb. This may take a try or two until you get the feel for it. If that doesn't work, there's a battery or bulb problem. I love the flashlight!
638985
When the unit is working the light is very faint, but it is also possible that the bulb has blown or the unit isn't working. I would try putting it in the tank, turn off all the lights, and then see if the light is on at all. If it isn't you could try returning the unit, contacting the company, or just buying a new bulb to see if it was just the bulb. I have been using this for a while without any problems. Also, you will only see the blue light in the little circle at the bottom in the front when the unit is plugged in and workign properly. Hope this helps a little! Good luck!
637323
Simply remove the bulb, screw in the device, then screw the bulb into the device. (As someone else mentioned, my light does come on at dusk, but yesterday my light was still on and there was plenty of sunshine outside). Not sure if this was an isolated incident or if therereally is a faultl like another reviewer mentioned.
2203382
I really don't recommend this bulb, it never goes out, I have it in a closet where there is no motion, when I open the closet it's on, after a few min. It dims and goes out?! For the price, not a good deal at all.
1746858
First check to see if the dimmer is turned on. It is possible that the bulb you bought is broke. Try another one first. Thanks
1966792
if you cover the photo cell(block light from entering the cell), the light comes on in approx 1-2 minutes. uncover the cell and it goes off in aprrox 30-45 seconds. this is what you do to check if light is operational. if light does not come on and there is electric power to light, the bulb is probably burned. if the light stays on, the photo cell needs repalcing. instruction usually accompany the light when purchased.