PROS:
- Solid, heavy lamp
- beautiful warm glow
- continuously variable dimming
- extra bulbs
CONS
- nervous of other reviews concerning safety
BOTTOM LINE:
Does it really have health benefits?
Not sure why I've decided to review this lamp out of all the products waiting for me to review, especially since it's been a year since my last review.
I do want to say that I have had this lamp turned on, literally, for 24 hours a day for the past 6 months. It was purchased in December 2018 but it wasn't always on like it is now.
In all this time, there hasn't been any issues with fire concerns which I just read about on one review. Needless to say, as a precaution, I went to turn it off. However, before I did, I was curious of the temperature of the lamp. The highest temperature with my laser thermometer was 97.1 °F. The controller switch was not warm at all.
To turn the lamp on or off, you just tap the controller. It is similar to the integrated soft buttons on certain Samsung tablets if that makes sense. To adjust the brightness, you must press and hold the controller switch - it alternates between dimming and brightening with each press and hold.
The lamp is very heavy. I just recently read something about salt lamps "sweating" in humid environments. I haven't noticed that but maybe because my lamp has been turned on for so long.
It has a beautiful warm glow that creates an amazingly warm ambience. Apparently, this style lamp is currently trending which I didn't know. Although I don't subscribe to current trends, it does look great whether it's on or off.
Now, there have been some "pundits" that say salt lamps have health benefits, such as improving mood and even cleaning the air.
Mood is relative but what they're saying about salt lamps is that they release negative ions. Now, there have been no studies to suggest this is actually happening but I do want share my experience.
Negative ions are purported to electrically charge particles in the air such as dust, pet dander, etc. What happens is that these now electrically charged particles "stick" to the closest object. It is also thought that ionized particles fall due to the charged particles becoming heavier.
With all of that said, we run a Coway HEPA air purifier 8 hours a day. Despite this, I've noticed that there is always a dramatic amount of dust around this lamp. Nothing touches the lamp so it's not like the salt is "chipping" off or anything. I'm not saying it's cleaning the air but nothing else in the vicinity of the lamp is gathering this much dust. Just an observation.
Otherwise, great lamp.
| Finish Type | Unfinished, Polished |
|---|---|
| Base Material | Wood |
| Product Dimensions | 160"D x 6"W x 10"H |
| Item Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Lamp Type | Salt Lamp |
| Shade Color | Pink |
| Shade Material | crystal,salt |
| Switch Type | Touch |
| Brand | LEVOIT |
| Color | Wood,Pink |
| Special Feature | Dimmable |
| Light Source Type | Incandescent |
| Material | wood, crystal, rubber, Wood Base Crystal Rubber |
| Room Type | Bedroom |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Decoration |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Shape | Rock |
| Number of Light Sources | 1 |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Included Components | 2 Extra Bulbs, Rubber Wood Base, e26 Bulb Base |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop |
| Wattage | 15 watts |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Lighting Method | Incandescent |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Installation Type | Tabletop |
| Voltage | 110 Volts |
| Is Cordless? | No |
| UPC | 783956545633 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00783956545633 |
| Manufacturer | LEVOIT |
| Part Number | HTHOHILF07DLfba |
| Item Weight | 5 pounds |
| Item model number | 783956545633 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Finish | Unfinished, Polished |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Dimmable |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
