Should the plug of the electrical cord be hot when the lamp is on?
374860
Steve's answer is correct. The cord should not be warmer than room temperature. The transformer should bewarm to the touch but not hot, which is normal for any transformer.
374861
If its actually too hot to touch then thats bad, but if its warm I think thats normal. I tested mine by turning it up to 6 for a few minutes and thats all it took to get it warm. I supposed if I left it for hours at 6 it would feel quite warm. I don't think its a big deal.
374862
I've not found the cord to be hot or warm. I have two of these. I will check over next few days. I'd say only the plug/transformer maybe warm.
374863
No, it shouldn't be so hot as to cause worry. Mine just gets warm after a while
374864
I am not sure if it is supposed to be hot. Mine, I just checked, is warm. I'm afraid I can't help you anymore than that.
374865
Hi Siu K li, I did the test for you on my light. I turned it on for one hour on high and the transformer that plugs into the wall got warm. I am an electronics guy and that is very normal for this type of device. There is nothing for you to worry about with this product, just make sure that you have plenty of space for airflow around the transformer/plug and you will be fine. I love my OXYLED desk lamp... Take care, Steve T.
649477
Yes, put it on the hot side. if you don't know what the hot side is, get an electrician.
1870242
My electrical cord looks fine. It has a dimmer built into the cord. No problems so far. We really only use the light a few times per month when Simone is staying in our spare room.
1113259
If the heater has been plugged for a while, the base should feel warm or hot depending on the wattage of the unit.
243005
my lamp is always lit whenever the btty is in the charger and the charger is plugged in.the owner manual doesnt mention the light, but says that you can leave the btty in the charger-plugged in- indefinitley but it will discharge it the charger is not plugged in.i suggest that you check the wall outlet by plugging in a lamp.if when you verify the wall outlet, then there may be something amiss withthe charger
818372
Yes, it gets hot as any normal CFL, but as you can see by the design, the lightbulb is in a position where it's really not likely the even kids would touch it by accident. I guess normal instructions to them to be careful when turning it off should suffice. The switch is far enough away from the recessed bulb it shouldn't be a problem.
1778631
This lamp plugs in. The cord is of reasonable length. It uses very, very little electricy.
1608891
Over the years I have had a few that got hot when they were plugged in constantly. I started unplugging them when not in use.I don't know what caused it, but they did better when plugged in by themselves on a separate plug.
995032
I has a two-prong plug. There is an on/off switch on the side of the lamp below where it attaches to the side of the tank/bowl.
1394468
I leave mine plugged in constantly. It is pressure sensitive and heats up once your cat goes inside. The cord is designed for outdoor use. I feel safe keeping it plugged in.
1351773
The base no, but all lamps get hot enough to cause a fire, just keep them away from the curtains and have your insurance up to date with any electric item turned on in your home.
848861
Not HOT, maybe a little warm when it's been plugged in for a while. Sometimes the heat from your computer can transfer over or if it's working too hard it can generate heat. If it's getting really hot then I would see about getting a replacement.
1163988
Yes mine is warm to the touch. The plug going into the outlet is not warm at all. Mine has been pluged in since april..so 10 months. It really works great. The second the power went off it started up....
2225915
Yes, pull the plug. The alternative would be to have an on/off switch on an extension cord.
532019
Be sure that the cord doesn't rest between the wall and the heater as it may get too hot (if using that plug for heater). The only other possible concern may be heat on the wiring within the wall or on the outlet itself, but I see no real hazard based on my experience with the heaters.
901036
On mine,the shade also gets hot as the bulb warms it. This may be due to the fact that there is metal surrounding the plastic. I do see that on mine that the entire base that plugs into the wall is NOT WAR OR HOT. I also see that there is no burning of the plastic sheathing under the metal shade. I leave mine on, day and night. Please call the manufacturer if you have a concern and let them know what you are or are not noticing. Best Wishes!
847224
Works great.But just to let you know the electrical cord heat up when is plug in!