Reviews of Simran AC-1500 Step Up/Down Voltage Converter Transformer 110V/220V

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It does what it is supposed to do, transform 110 to 220 Volts.

However, it also has a 110 V output and that is more then 110 V because a lamp I connected blew twice.

I don't mind though, I need it for the 220 V output and that works fine.

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Buy Designers Fountain 2868-BK Capella Wall Lanterns, Black

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I have being using these lamps since I built my home 11 years ago. I live really close from the sea, so they last about 2 years, but I like them so much, that I keep buying them. Just pay attention before buying because they come exactly the same but in different sizes. That happened to me once. Mine are large and did not pay attention to that, so I ordered and when they arrived...they were the small ones. Anyhow I found a place for them. Crystal brake easy and one day one of the 2 ordered arrived broken, so I had to glue it with 2 parts epoxy that works perfect. I recommend to re-paint once a year if you live near the ocean. If not, every two, to make them look like new again.

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Discount American Fluorescent DDU28LED Diode 28 Undercabinet Light, Energy

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At this price, you'd think these fixtures would come on when you flip the switch and then stay on without flickering and strobing. Well, they don't. I suspect it's due to inferior electronics because the problems are very transient from fixture to fixture, but always present somewhere among the 20 fixtures I had installed by a very competent electrician. Of all the purchases I made in a major remodel, this is the one I regret the most. This was $1,500 worth of product and they are simply aggravating. Having to climb up onto a kitchen counter to re-set a strobing fixture on top of cabinets near the ceiling every time I turn them on gets old real fast. On top of all that, they have very inconsistent color rendition, very noticeable when shining onto a white ceiling. The reseller I got these from no longer carries them and American Fluorescent, the manufacturer, won't respond to e-mails. Maybe they know these things were "not ready for prime time." Steer clear of these.

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Dimensions are 0.9" x 6" x 9.25" approx. It is small enough to put two or three beneath a 3ft kitchen cabinet. You will need at least two per 3ft cabinet, and perhaps three if you want really bright light. It works well, giving sufficient illumination, although you will not be blinded by light. I bought six of them, and the odd LED went out right from the beginning, but no more blew out. I am still using them, and like their light, their looks and illumination. Their illumination is special, because the light is spread out over the whole panel. Many LED illuminators have two or three or so very bright LEDs that are a bit blinding in one spot. These just plug in the wall, while if you want to hardwire them, you have to buy an extra box, which is about a third the size of the light itself and even a bit thicker. The color temperature is variable. Some of the units I bought had a yellowish light, while others were more like white light. I will be buying more, and I expect they will last a long time. Mine have been in for about 18 months, as I write.

Its now a number of years since I wrote this review The lights have very slowly dimmed over time, and two out of about 12 of them flicker on their most bright setting. There are two settings operated by a small push switch on the face of the device. The less bright setting causes the flickering to stop.

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Bought 10 units for under and over cabn lighting. I have had to replace 4 of the 10 units in less than a year. The units begin to flicker, then go out. So far no cost to replace, but concerned after the warranty runs out.

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Nice product. Easy install. Low profile. Not as bright as other technology, but no heat & low power. Should last forever. I'll probably link some more together...

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I don't own this so forget my star rating. Would love to know if the size fits under my cabinets. How about some dimensions, duh? If the individual LED lights can be replaced, what is the size? can I buy them anywhere? Home Depot, Amazon? Information is sadly lacking.

Discount Zelco Industries 00924 LED Desk Lamp with 60 Superbright White LED

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Searching for just the right desk lamp for my setup, I came across this unreviewed one. Key things I was looking for in a desk lamp were: be able to come from behind a 22" monitor and extend around the front, have a sleek finish while not cheaply made, and provide plenty of light. This lamp acheived all that and more!

The individually adjustable lights are a real nice feature. This allows the base to sit off the back side of a monitor and have the lights curve around front. It also allows for virtually any position of lighting when adjusting the flexible armature as well. However, some of the adjustable lights did not hold their position against gravity. You really just have to find that 'happy medium' where the lights will stay in the spot you want them to. Not a big deal for me and they may have a screw adjustment if it becomes an issue for others. Note: I wouldn't try and apply too much force to the lights themselves when repositioning.

The construction is sleek, sturdy and not cheaply made. The finish is glossy black and matches my 22" monitors exactly. The lamps are matte plastic with gloss black tops. The armature is glossy flexible metal and the base is glossy plastic. The base is weighted so the lamp will not fall over no matter how awkward the lights are positioned. However, when adjusting the lamp, you must keep the base from moving cause it's not weighted that much. The touch switch rather than toggle is a real nice feature. No effort needed to power on and adjust brightness. Touch switch works like this: Low->Med->Full bright->Off. I could do without the company logo on the base, but it's not a distraction.

The lighting is way above average for LEDs as far as I'm concerned. I'm no LED expert, and there is no mention of how many lumens, but this lamp is bright enough to illuminate half my desk fully and still be able to see clear off the desk in a total dark background. Only 5W consumption is impressive as well. The nice thing about this lamp is not only can you tailor the spread of light from the adjustable heads, but each head has its LEDs angled out to create a flood effect. This works very well as it is more like a flood light than flashlight. Another cool thing, and this has more to do with LED lamps in general, is unless you have the lamp heads pointed right at you, there is no glare by looking at the LEDs.

I hope this first review helps someone decide on this light if they are wondering. There were no reviews anywhere on the net about this so I took a chance and it worked out nicely.

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I saw this item originally in the MOMA catalogue and it looked very chic. But when I took it out of the box it seemed cheaply made so I never even plugged it in.

Back it went.

Best Designers Edge L955 45 LED Rechargeable Motion Activated Solar Deals

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This is the perfect garden light. I live in Florida where the growing season is in the winter when there is the least amount of daylight. I built an enclosed garden to fend off critters and needed a solar light that would also act as an additional critter deterrent. This light has worked perfectly. It was easy to install and I followed all the recommendations in the guide. I was able to pick string beans for Christmas dinner after the sun had set with no problems! I love this light!

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This light is very bright and perfect for illuminating a sizable area. Easy installation with activate light sensor and duration on after activation by motion.

Ordering another today.

No disappointment here.

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This is an acceptably bright light. I wish it were brighter, but for the reasonable price it is very good. It was easy to mount both the light and solar panel. The light swivels nicely so that you can fine tune the motion sensor for just where you want it.

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This light is very bright and functions exactly as advertised. When mounted about seven feet above ground level, it's perfect for lighting up a 15x25-foot area. However, it's essential that you let the battery charge for about five full days under sunny skies before using the light. Otherwise, it won't have a full charge and the light will go dim very quickly, as though the battery is dead. With a full charge, my light has worked great for the past month. I'll post more later if that changes. In all fairness, I must state that when I believed I had a defective battery and contacted Hardware World (the Amazon seller), I got fantastic customer service. I now have complete confidence that Hardware World will back up their products, just as Amazon.com has always done for me.

By the way, this light does NOT function on two AA batteries, as stated in the specs. It actually uses a Nickel-Metal Hydride battery.

Discount National Specialty XSL-S-WH Xenon Step Light

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The lights are compact and non-obtrusive. They are on a dimmer switch which provides an excellent span of bright light to a very dim quiet atmosphere.

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Orbital Brushed Steel and Wood Table Lamp Review

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It is a nice looking lamp with a real glass shade. Everything arrived ok, no broken parts or pieces.

I like that it has two light bulb sockets. I used two fluorescent bulbs and the lighting is good.

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This lamp is beutiful and I plan on buying another one. It arrived within a few days of ordering it.

Clamp Mounting Combination Lamp with Adjustable Metal Arm Reviews

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I love this lamp.

As soon as I opened the box I noticed the vast differences between this lamp and all the so-called drafting lamps I've owned over my long art career. Engineered thoughtfully yet practically, this lamp is made out of quality parts. The two tightening nuts each found on the swiveling joints have an incredible bite. That is, if you even need to use them: I have the lamp fully extended as I type this and I have no concerns about this lamp holding a fixed position for long periods of time, something I cannot say about any other swing-arm task lights I've owned (and I've owned many.) Because of the four firmly bolted, top-quality springs and the thick metal trusses, it has stayed in that position since yesterday without deviation.

I knew even before I ordered that this was no "ALVIN" lamp. One reason why I curse the name ALVIN is because of the consistently crappy desk lamps they make. The base clamp of a task lamp has been a constant ulcer-inducing concern for me because of ALVIN lamps in particular. (*Imagine hearing a crash in the middle of the night and knowing that it was your task lamp torquing itself free from its clamp, destroying the lamp in the process.) The clamp on this lamp has a wide footprint and is bonded with rubber on its underside. It is made out of thick metal and has two tightening screws and a vice clamp. One of the tighteners is slotted through a chamber with rigid metal notches to further change the angle of the lamp, fixing its position with almost no further tightening. Impressive. There is also a three-pronged power outlet included in the base to plug in other things. Another problem I've had with other task lamps is the shade: the plastic handle would easily slip out while adjusting the angle and therefore was prone to becoming lost, leaving your hands to be burned by the hot metal or plastic. The handle on this lamp is literally bolted to the shade and is made out of the same quality metal as the rest of it. I can confidently adjust the shade without worrying about the lamp twisting free of its moorings. It also disperses heat very well, unlike others which seem to trap heat in the area of your workspace with suffocating despair.

I don't buy anything without doing a great deal of research on its quality. When looking for quality products, I look at its overall function and steer clear of planned obsolescence. Finalizing a purchasing decision for me can take weeks. When it came time to look for another drafting lamp, because of some of the disappointments I've listed with other task lamps, I felt I needed to attack the problem of getting a quality drafting lamp with the same amount of conviction. I spent weeks online pouring over page after page related to desk lamps, drafting lamps, and architect lamps. I read hundreds of reviews for lamps touted as "architect drafting lamps." I can say with almost absolute certainty that almost all lamps marketed towards drafting people are egregiously overpriced. Most of them are just expensive designer lamps with no more function than a cheap $20 task lamp. As a consumer unaware of factory processes, this was difficult to discern online as I had to wade through tons of marketing bs geared to offload poorly made foreign overstock. (*I even got the widely lauded craft lamp Ott-Lite L139AB 13-Watt VisionSaver+ High Definition Task Lamp with Swivel Base, Black, which was constructed almost entirely of plastic and would not turn back on after using it only once. Even the tab which held the bulb in place snapped instantly when I tried to remove the bulb to check for any loose connections. I was so disappointed I re-doubled my efforts to find a good drawing lamp. I still await my refund from J&R Music two weeks after returning it.)

Everything inside the packaging box was carefully protected from potential shipping damage with blocks of styrofoam, bubble wrap and cardboard lightly taped around sensitive parts. To my surprise, a 100W bulb was included, despite the print on the manufacturer's box stating that a 75W bulb was included. It was delivered in a box with the words "Made in Thailand" printed on the outside. It is made by APCO, model LC541. The internal warranty paperwork shows "Affordable Products" as the header to their address. (*I don't understand the logic in advertising this lamp as being manufactured by ALVIN when many artists have experienced nothing but similar disappointment in their lamps.) Other info as printed on the packaging: Spring-balanced 46' extension arm with 3-conductor cord, 120V 60Hz.

The local drafting supply store is selling a similar combination lamp for $150, which is the common retail price for a lamp of this kind. There is currently a similar lamp being sold on Amazon (black), but I decided to go with this one because it was being sold by QUINT GRAPHICS (which has a cool selection of stuff) with a difference of a few pennies. I bought it for $63.00. 6,300 pennies. Worth. Every. Penny.

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The lamp I got was not an ALVIN as advertised. It is an APCO, made in Thailand. It is not the lamp pictured although very, very similiar. I have tried the lamp and must say that I am happy with the light quality. I will keep this item, but will send in the warranty because if it fails I will ask for a refund. Again, although false advertising I believe it may be what I need. Hopefully it will swing and yet hold the it's position. And extra bonus that is not pictured, there's an extra plug-in located at the base, next to the clamp.

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The ALVIN combination lamp is exactly what I was hoping for. It sticks in place amazingly well even when stretched all the way out. (I don't even have to tighten the clamps for it to stay in place.) The springs are hidden which makes it look a lot better, and it's completely silent as you move it around. No paint chips, no spring noise. The clamp holding it to the table is very sturdy metal, not plastic, and there's a bit of padding under the top side to prevent scratching the desk (hopefully it works).

It creates an even and bright light that's great for reading (just like in the library -I'm in grad school and need to do a ton of reading), and you don't get that spotlight glare off the pages like you do with regular single-bulb lamps or halogen lamps. The two switches on top are sturdy and clean looking. You don't have to hold down the button like some reviews mentioned for similar lamps. The shipping was fast, it came well-packaged in an ALVIN box within a larger amazon.com box, and the ALVIN box was in perfect condition. I got mine from tiger supplies using the amazon prime shipping.

My only minor gripe is that I thought the lamp would come with both a circular and 60 watt incandescent bulb, but mine only came with the circular bulb. Then again, I just looked at the box and it doesn't say both are included, so I suppose maybe I misread the description on the website.

All in all, very happy with this purchase. It was well worth the cost.

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I like this light, but it came to me without the the swivel stand which clamps it onto the table. I called the vendor, Tiger Supplies, and they promised to send the stand, but it never came. So I had to try to find one on my own, a lot of aggravation. So if you buy this lamp, get it from a vendor other than TigerSupplies

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I was looking for a swing arm light that didn't break within a year of purchasing it. The main weakness in the past has been the plastic connection between the arm and the shade. This light seemed so strong, in the writeups, that the connection would be metal, and it is(although not confirmed in any comments or literature I saw).

The product came quickly, securely packaged, and with adequate instructions for hooking it up.

This light is a beast! It is bulky because of the two lights and the very ample construction.

I LOVE IT.

However, it does have a problem in the mounting clamp. I simply tightened it up on 1 " pine at first. I do move the light a lot for multiple purposes, and within two weeks it came loose at the clamp. What I've done now is use two metal plates, 1/16" x 4" X 8", between the clamp and the pine, and tightened it snugly.

I now expect to have a bright, strong, and secure light for the next decade.

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How time flies--a year and a 1/2 after buying this light, my decade passed!

The seemingly solid C-clamp base bent and cracked under the weight of this lamp.

When i went to look for another clamp, i found it was nearly $30!!

I'm going to try and fabricate my own clamp for now, and rather than spend more money on Alvin's poor products if that doesn't work, I'll go looking for another lamp altogether.

Review of Lite Source LS-2235PS/ALU Staff Metal Desk Lamp, Polished Steel

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Not a bad product, it provides light like any other lamp, could have shipped with a fluorescent that has whiter light, but nothing a quick trip to home depot cant fix. The only problem I have is that the base is very round and curved so it eats up quite a bit of desktop real estate and it doesnt help that you cant place anything onto the base.

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Bought this sleek lamp after seeing one like it in a hotel room. My husband showed interest in its sleek design and the light output. Now he has one on a table where he uses his laptop. Good buy.

Kathy Ireland Sorrento Night Light Table Lamp Review

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When I recently bought all new bedroom furniture I decided to look for a matching pair of table lamps. These Sorrento lamps from Kathy Ireland were appealing for several reasons: they are attractive, have a very handy built in night light, and are very reasonably priced for their quality. Although I had seen other Kathy Ireland table lamps in person I had only seen the online images of these prior to ordering. What was not evident to me was the depth of the shade's gold color. Although I'm not normally a huge fan of gold lampshades, I really like the color these cast with a standard bulb: the resulting light is a very warm tone and eminently suitable for a bedroom.

The dimensions are perfect for a nightstand (though would work in most living rooms or dens too): they are 30" tall and the shade is a modest 16" diameter at the largest which means that it can fit on even relatively small bedside tables with no problem. The base is a lovely semi-opaque goldtone glass and conceals the 7 watt nightlight (which is included.) A minor quibble: there's only one 7 watt bulb in each base, and the glass is not opaque enough to conceal that fact so the nightlight looks slight asymmetrical when it's on. Changing the normal bulb is easy, but I think replacing the nightlight will be a vexing chore. The switch is a four position switch that allows any combination of normal lamp and nightlight, but is not a three-way light in the conventional sense.

The detail and antique bronze finish on these lamps is art deco flavored and is most agreeable. Both of my lamps arrived in excellent condition and were incredibly well packed (be prepared for a mighty struggle to get the Styrofoam packing elements out of the boxes.) You will need a vacuum cleaner to clean up the resulting Styrofoam detritus that's unavoidable.

These are very nice looking lamps and I like the functionality of the four-way light and the warm tones the lamp and shade combination produces. I have no hesitation recommending the Sorrento table lamp from Kathy Ireland.

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I *love* this headlamp. I bought it specifically for nighttime trail running and it definitely does the job. It's amazingly bright at it's highest setting; I'm able to run nearly as fast in full dark as I do during the day. It takes 3 AA batteries so it's not as light as some lamps, but with the battery pack in the back it balances well on your head. I don't have any problems with the comfort, and I'm notoriously picky about anything on my head.

As another review mentioned, the controls are tiny so it's not that easy to toggle it with gloves on. Once you get used to the placement it's not too bad though. And for me this quirk is minor given how well the unit performs.

If you need a *very* bright headlamp that is comfortable and lightweight enough for active sports this is the product for you.

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After some deliberation about the cost of this product and the weight of the 3 AA battery pack I went ahead and purchased it. I have been using the lamp for about 4 months in several situations. During an 8 hour hike at night the lamp was sufficiently bright at its lowest setting. I had no comfort issues and the weight of the battery pack was no problem. Contrary to some pictures the light did include a center head strap for a more secure fit. Another reviewer somewhere mentioned that the lamp leaves a shadow just in front of the feet. This is the case but it can be reduced with increased downward angle of the light trading off some forward vision. For me it did not negatively affect hiking even on treacherous terrain. I am also using the lamp for reading in bed. One can shift the lamp such that the battery pack is not in the way when one lies on a pillow. The lamp is also working well for uses around the house and yard but probably any light would do well. The switch that is subject of some criticism causes no issues for me. Turning it on the first few times seemed a little cumbersome but the switch quickly becomes a non-issue unless one has to operate it with gloves. In fact I prefer this design since it is much less likely that the light turns on inadvertently in a backpack or in a suitcase like a different lamp did that I used to own. The light can be angled back for transportation in which position the switch is well protected. I really like the programmability to find an optimum between light output and battery life for different uses.

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I love this headlamp. Nice and light, batteries last a long time, the diffuser is great, I could go on for a long time with these compliments. I have two minor notes on things I would like to see improved. First, the on/off button is small and pointy, it takes some time to get used to it. Also, the tilt feature is very rough, I have used other headlamps that have had much better on/off buttons and swiviled up and down much nicer. Those are minor issues compared with the rest of the great features and all the light this lamp produces.

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Let me address some of the concerns that I saw from other reviewers before purchasing this.

Water resistant to IPX-4 standard: As far as I can tell, it is. I don't know what the other complaints are about. I sweat like a pig when I run and I ran for two hours this morning (August in Texas), and experienced no problems.

Weight This is a really light piece of equipment. The light itself seems to weigh almost nothing and the pack w/batteries in is situated on the back of the head in such a way that I didn't even notice it. Even as the sun came up, I just went ahead and left the light on my head because it was so unobtrusive.

As far as other things I noticed:

Very easy to program. The instructions are clear and given in both picture and word format.

Extremely versatile light range. Although 1 (the lowest setting) is probably bright enough for most things, the other settings are excellent for running trails. I like a lot of light, so I go with 8 on the trails.

Additionally, levels 1-8 are regulated, whereas 9 and 10 or not. Still, I think you would have to be nearly blind to need those two settings.

My only concern is that I emailed Petzl immediately after ordering this item requesting warranty information and they never got back to me.

Overall, despite bad customer service, this is an outstanding product.

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This light met all expectations. You can cut grass at night with this light. I can't wait to go hiking and caving with it.

Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL6 Xenon Flashlight Review

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I have owned the SL4 version of this light and had to replace it after years of hard service. This light is as sturdy as my SL4 with the same quality rotating switch that is easy to use in thick gloves. The bright beam of the SL6 is nice and tight with just enough bleed-over to keep everything orientated. I use it for hunting crevasses and cracks for abs, lings and rockfish off Nor Cal. Great introductory light or for shallow diving. I wouldn't recommend this light as a primary cave or wreak light but for general diving it's all you need and then some.

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