Tips You Can Use to Purchase the Best Reading Light for Your Reading Pleasure
When you’re searching for the perfect reading light, you need to consider both where and how it will be used. First, which types and sizes of book will your light be used to light? If it only needs to light standard size mass market paperbacks, a smaller, single incandescent or LED design will probably be fine. If it must light up a large dictionary, then you’ll need a reading light designed for significantly greater light output distributed over a considerably larger area. Another consideration is whether you like the warmer, slightly golden glow of an incandescent light source or the whiter, more “sun like” output of modern LEDs.
Another important consideration is maintenance. While both LED and incandescent designs require approximately the same amount of power, discharging batteries with about equal speed, incandescent bulbs have a life expectancy of between 15-25 hours of use. LEDs, while only slightly higher in price than incandescent designs, typically have life expectancies of between 5,000-50,000 hours of use. Obviously, LEDs will cost much less to maintain over the long run if the light will be used regularly.
Most modern reading light designs offer the flexibility of running on batteries or optional A/C operation. Obviously, battery power is convenient when the light is to be used where an A/C outlet isn’t close by, but it can get expensive to replace batteries, as most new alkaline batteries will last only for approximately 20-30 hours of use. A good alternative to consider would be a good battery recharger and rechargeable batteries.
Lastly, a reading light usually comes with a sturdy clip that makes for easy attachment to your book, book stand or book holder. The clip can also be used to attach your reading light to a music stand, podium, desk, piano or organ music rack, etc, which greatly increases the range of uses for your light. Some designs offer an optional base or cradle that allows your clip on reading light to be secured to any ferrous surface, such as a refrigerator or other appliance, an automotive fender, hood or trunk lid, etc. The potential uses are unlimited.
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