How to Purchase the Right Reading Light
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When you’re looking for the right reading light, you need to keep in mind both how and where it will be used. First, what size and type of book will your light be used to light? If it needs only to provide light for standard size so called mass market paperback books, a smaller, single LED or incandescent design will likely be right. If it must evenly light a coffee table book, then you’ll need a light designed for considerably greater light output evenly distributed over a considerably larger area. Another consideration is whether you prefer the warmer, slightly golden glow of an incandescent light source or the whiter, cooler output of modern LEDs.
Another significant consideration is the cost of maintenance. While both LED and incandescent designs use approximately the same amount of power, discharging batteries with about equal speed, incandescent light sources have a life expectancy of approximately 15-25 hours of use. LEDs, while they are only slightly higher in price than incandescent designs, usually provide lifetimes between 5,000-50,000 hours of use. Obviously, LEDs will cost much less to operate over the long run if the light will be used regularly.
Most modern reading light designs offer the flexibility of being powered by batteries or A/C operation. Obviously, battery power is handy when the light is to be used where an A/C outlet isn’t close, but it can get expensive to replace batteries, as most fully charged alkaline batteries will last only for approximately 20-30 hours of use. A good alternative to consider would be a good recharger and rechargeable batteries.
Finally, a reading light usually comes with a clip which allows the light to be securely attached to your book, book holder or book stand. The clip can also be used to attach your reading light to a podium, music stand or piano music rack, which greatly increases the possible uses for your reading light. Some designs offer an optional base or cradle that allows your reading light to be secured to any ferrous surface, such as a refrigerator or other appliance, a car fender, hood or trunk lid, etc. The possible applications are truly unlimited.
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Aug 08 2010