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   Sewista | Apr 05, 2009 04:32am | #1

   I use a full spectrum compact fluorescent bulb and find it wonderful. Price? about 8 bucks at Home Depot. From what I have read there is no difference with the Ott light.

   bunny

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   Palady | Apr 05, 2009 08:59pm | #2

   As Sewista posted, full spectrum lights do function much as do the Ott.  Difference, MO, might be the styles and perhaps wattage.  The FS are 13 watt, I think.  Ott now has an 18 watt.  I noticed a noticable difference between my 13 watt FS & 18 watt Ott.

   The clamp on Ott, w/o magnifier, I use at my cutting table is one I've yet to see offered in a FS.

   http://www.ottlite.com/c-10-clamp-on.aspx?gclid=CNuZ_sWn2pkCFdlM5QodiDwtXQ

   My curiosity was piqued.  A Google search gave me insight to there being FS lamps with greater wattage tha nthe Ott.

   http://www.fullspectrumsolutions.com/compare_bluemax.htm?sc_ci

   nepa

    

   Edited 4/5/2009 2:01 pm ET by Palady

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   Ceeayche | Apr 09, 2009 12:43am | #3

   can you use the OTT bulbs in regular fixtures, transforming them into good lamps for sewing room?

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   Cityoflostsouls | Apr 10, 2009 12:42am | #4

   The light bulbs I have all over my house are exactly the same as the bulb I have in my expensive ott light which I bought before you could buy them at any store.  My lamp is also heavy and tippy and I have it out of the way.  With these bulbs you have to have an open light shade-no closed fixtures.  They last much, much longer than regular light bulbs and make a much better light.  Buy the lamp you want and can afford and add the light bulb.  My favorite light that I couldn't live without is a large heavy brass antique floor lamp.  The wide globe opens at the top and the light is fantastic but I have to have my sons buy the large bulbs for it in Denver.

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   Ceeayche | Apr 11, 2009 11:34pm | #5

   thanks for the tip!