Is there a certain time to use the lamp? Some people are commenting on they use it in the morning!
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Generally you would use in the morning...if using at night you would need to move it further away from you as it could interfere with you sleep cycle. I use mine in the morning with the Ion on. The Ion I can smell and makes me happy.
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It can be used anytime, but the simulated daylight tends to stimulate the body and is therefore generally better suited to waking up after sleep, which most people do in the morning.
656225
Caution is always the best route to take. I have left the lamp on for 8+ hours I cannot advise on leaving it on 24/7. You may consider a light sensitive night light for 24/7 use.
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Yes, you can! I'm not sure exactly what's going on with the reviews - seems like everyone either hates it or loves it. I love mine - I have left it on for hours and hours and it has a used bulb I took from another lamp with no problems. I primarily use the plug for my phone charger but have also used it for an alarm clock and a battery pack charger and have had no problems - as long as the lamp is plugged in, the plug will work even if the light is not switched on.
1947190
My mom uses it just that way. The lamp is very adjustable, also you can move part of it under the chair so the light can fold down when it is not in use.
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Trash it because it's junk. Instead, I went to Target and bought a different type that's made by GE that lets me set the number of hours I want the light to be on. By trial and error, I learned that the ones which claim to turn themselves off at dawn usually don't work, especially on cloudy mornings.
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The instructions say not to use it more than once a day. It is probably because the lights may harm your eyes more than they would harm your skin though. Using once daily in the am worked over the course of a week with noticeable improvement seen in two days for us.
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It might give you an extra minute or two. I have heard that some people do take out the light for extra time and power, but really it is just a small light that does not draw alot of power. Its up to each person..
509278
No, it is not bright enough. My mother has the same problem and we haven't been able to find anything that helps at this point. We purchased this lamp and she still says there is not enough light.
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Not sure. If my panel gets sun all day in the summer, I've still seen the light on at 4:30 in the morning. It varies from day to day, depending on the time of year and clouds, etc. My panel isn't doing as well in the winter. The girls are in the dark by 2 AM.
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Hi Jerome, I read a lot in bed, and I use this lamp. The light is a bit whiter than I would like, but it is bright enough for a good reading, and at the same time very discrete for any other person sleeping in the same bedroom. Hope his helps !Regards,Rodrigo
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I placed my light on the bathroom counter and I use it every morning while getting ready for work. If the light feels too bright, i just move it so it is not facing me directly.
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you can probably use a timer with this lamp. i keep mine on all day with a low-wattage nightlight bulb in it (7w) to keep a little light in the front foyer of my house all day. turn it off when i get home, then turn it on again before bed to keep a little light by staircase to illuminate steps. depending on the size wattage bulb you use, it illuminates enough light to serve its purpose. i use mine not as lamp to be visible from the outside (it's in a corner table in my front foyer by my front door) to be used as a low light just enough to illuminate the area for which it serves. but you can use a larger wattage bulb to produce more light. mind you, the lamp is small (see dimensions w/ ad) so it would never light up an entire room. they make this lamp in larger sizes as well. it is a beautiful, well-made lamp. the glass globe is beautiful. this was an excellent purchase for my needs and well-priced. i am sure you will not be disappointed. good luck!
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I'm not sure. The lamp is rated 4000 hours, 5000 hours in Eco-Mode. Maybe your not opperating in Eco-Mode?
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I don't think it's bright enough to read by. It's really just a nice, low light that brightens up any dark areas you may have in the room. I originally bought it exactly for that purpose but liked it so much anyway that I decided to keep it lol! Keep looking if you really want something to read by but if you want a nice, trendy looking lamp, this is a good buy =)
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I know it's over a year since this was posted, but I think it is important to note ANY light being used for SAD or related mood disorders are supposed to be used in the EARLY morning, beginning around 6:30 AM, to mimic the sun's rising. THAT is the entire idea behind light therapy, to compensate for MORNING light that is absent in the fall and winter seasons. Using the light during the day or even worse, at night, can disturb sleep patterns and cause more harm than good.
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The light comes on during the day when it senses motion. We'd like it to not come on during the daytime, but it's not that smart.
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I would encourage you to keep trying to speak with a representative. Some days seemed busier than others but I was finally able to discuss with one of their employees. Because my lamp had an '(E)' near the model number apparently determines that it is an electronic model. I don't know why they would make this so confusing.