Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it is roughly proportionate to the level of dimming, so at 30% of illumination (900 lumens), energy is
reduced to 10 watts..

First, they do not design bulbs specifically for LAMPS! Their bulbs–incandescent, fluorescent or LED – burn
with bases down.
So their light is mostly directed AWAY from the surface beneath your lamp.
We invite comparison with any light source with respect to footcandles in the task area. Even a 250 watt
incandescent bulb yields 30% less task light than our 32 watt system.

On high, it is 32 watts; but most people dim their lamps on occasion. On average, people use less than 30
watts, but we round energy consumption to 30 for easy comparison to other bulbs.

Yes, the bulb will operate in the second or third levels of the switch. No matter what type of switch you have–
one way or 3 way–we suggest you leave the original switch on and then operate your lamp with the hand held
dimmer..

The Reader bulbs are now priced at $4.95. The Booster bulb is $6.95. Both bulb types are guaranteed for 3 years
but should last 5 years or longer under normal use.

Please contact us via email or by calling 1-888-211-6305
Call us with any other questions or comments. We appreciate your feedback.