Magnifier lights - are bulbs replaceable?
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I’ve been looking for a magnifier lamp and I read a review of one that said that the bulb could not be replaced, which has made me wonder if that is common. Do they generally use specialized bulbs, and can the bulbs be replaced?
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It depends on the manufacturer. I have one I got from an office supply store; that one I can replace the bulbs in. I have another, I believe it came from Ikea, can't replace that one.
There is a LED bulb in my Brother 270D, it went very dim. Couldn't figure out how to replace it, so I took it to the authorized technician and was told that machine is considered "disposable". In other words, you can't replace the bulb, they assume you'll just replace the entire machine.
Very aggravating, especially since the machine works fine!
There is a LED bulb in my Brother 270D, it went very dim. Couldn't figure out how to replace it, so I took it to the authorized technician and was told that machine is considered "disposable". In other words, you can't replace the bulb, they assume you'll just replace the entire machine.
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the Costco's in the KC area have a desk Ott light for about $20 that not only has a digital clock and temp, a port to plug in your phone,but also LED lights that have 3 different levels and you can also turn off the bluer 2 strips of light and have a warmer light, or turn off the warm or use all 3. Liked it enough that I bought one for myself (my ironing board is in the dark almost)one for DH desk and one for each of my kids.
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It depends on the manufacturer. I have one I got from an office supply store; that one I can replace the bulbs in. I have another, I believe it came from Ikea, can't replace that one.
There is a LED bulb in my Brother 270D, it went very dim. Couldn't figure out how to replace it, so I took it to the authorized technician and was told that machine is considered "disposable". In other words, you can't replace the bulb, they assume you'll just replace the entire machine.
Very aggravating, especially since the machine works fine!
There is a LED bulb in my Brother 270D, it went very dim. Couldn't figure out how to replace it, so I took it to the authorized technician and was told that machine is considered "disposable". In other words, you can't replace the bulb, they assume you'll just replace the entire machine.
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the Costco's in the KC area have a desk Ott light for about $20 that not only has a digital clock and temp, a port to plug in your phone,but also LED lights that have 3 different levels and you can also turn off the bluer 2 strips of light and have a warmer light, or turn off the warm or use all 3. Liked it enough that I bought one for myself (my ironing board is in the dark almost)one for DH desk and one for each of my kids.
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yes, it says Ott on the lamp. Before Christmas they were $15 each and that's when I grabbed 4, then a friend told me the other day that the price was $20 now. Hope you can find that price.
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