Last week a summer storm knocked out our power for several hours. I had a collection of candles and tap lights, but in the dark I envisioned...this - something bigger, brighter, that would come on only when needed to conserve batteries. The next day I saw this lamp on Amazon and thought it might do the job. It arrived today and I must say it is absolutely the ideal solution!
The lamp is white plastic. The base is approximately six inches tall; the top of the base is ringed with eight, tiny LED lights. Once you snap in the plastic harp, translucent shade, and finial (topped with a metal carrying loop), the total height is about nine and a half inches.
There is a fairly large and easy to read switch on the back of the base with three settings: OFF, ON and AUTO. When in the AUTO position, a motion detector will activate and turn on the lights from 10-12 feet away; it will remain lighted for approximately one minute. If more time is required just flip the switch to the ON position to remain lighted.
The LEDs are small, but eight of them provide plenty of light to accomplish tasks within 6-8 feet and enough light to read if you hold the print within 4-6 inches of the lamp.
The translucent shade does a nice job of allowing plenty of light to see by, while still shading the LEDs sufficiently so that they don't trigger headaches.
It is powered by four "C" batteries which fit into a pop out "cage" that you then put back into the base. The cage is designed so that it only fits in the base one way - so that the contacts touch. I suppose you could _force_ it in the wrong way, but it seems pretty much "idiot proof".
The lamp has well thought out details, nice features and an overall cute, modern design. It would make a nice nightlight, especially for a child's room or dark corners of your house. My plan is to keep the lamp with my emergency kit supplies (flashlights, weather radio, spare batteries, etc.).
Although it's just a small plastic lamp, I feel that it's certainly nice enough - with a clever design and extreme practicality - to make a terrific holiday gift for some of my neighbors. Especially since our development is older, with overhead wires and lots of trees which makes us prone to storm outages.
Highly recommended!
| Finish Type | White |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 20.75"D x 13"W x 8.5"H |
| Item Weight | 340 Grams |
| Lamp Type | Table Lamp |
| Shade Color | white |
| Switch Type | Motion Sensor |
| Style | Motion Activated |
| Brand | LIGHT IT! by Fulcrum |
| Color | White |
| Special Feature | foot_switch |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Material | Metal |
| Room Type | Bedroom |
| Power Source | four c batteries |
| Number of Light Sources | 8 |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Included Components | Lighting & Fans;Lamps;floor-lamps |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Bulb Shape Size | A19 |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop |
| Wattage | 8 watts |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Lighting Method | Downlight |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Efficiency | Energy Efficient |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Is Cordless? | Yes |
| UPC | 605694001090 756635844372 784497712027 720698259275 751438932486 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 07466655964778, 00605694001090 |
| Size | 1-Lamp |
| Manufacturer | Fulcrum |
| Part Number | 20020-108 |
| Item Weight | 12 ounces |
| Item model number | 20020-108 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Finish | White |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | foot_switch |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Not applicable. |
