How Your Can Purchase the Best Reading Light
When you’re researching the perfect reading light, it is helpful to be mindful of both where and how it will be used. First, what size and type of book will it be used with? If it only needs to provide light for standard size so called mass market paperback books, a smaller, single LED or incandescent design will likely be sufficient. If it must light up a large dictionary, then you’ll need a light designed for much greater light output evenly distributed over a considerably larger area. Another thing to consider is whether you like the warmer, slightly yellowish glow of an incandescent light source or the whiter, cooler output of modern LEDs.
Another important consideration is that of maintenance. While LED and incandescent lights require about the same amount of power, discharging batteries with about equal speed, incandescent light sources have a life expectancy of between 15-25 hours of use. LEDs, while they are only slightly more expensive than incandescent designs, typically provide lifetimes between 5,000-50,000 hours of use. Obviously, LEDs will cost much less to service over the long run if the reading light will be used for more than 15-25 hours.
Most modern reading light designs provide the flexibility of being powered by batteries or A/C operation. Obviously, battery power is handy when the light will be used somewhere an A/C outlet isn’t close by, but it can be expensive to replace batteries, as most fully charged alkaline batteries provide sufficient power only for approximately 20-30 hours of use. A good option to consider would be a good battery recharger and rechargeable batteries.
Lastly, a reading light usually comes with a sturdy clip which 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 podium, music stand or piano music rack, which exponentially increases the possible uses for your light. Some designs also offer an optional base or cradle that allows your reading light to be affixed to any ferrous surface, such as an appliance, an automotive fender, hood or trunk lid, etc. The potential uses are truly unlimited.
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