How Your Can Buy the Best Reading Light
December 11, 2009
When you’re searching for the perfect reading light, you should to keep in mind both how and where it will be used. First, what size and type of book will your light be used with? If it only needs to provide light for standard size mass market paperback books, a smaller, single incandescent or LED design will likely be fine. If your reading light must light up a large dictionary, then you’ll need a reading light designed for much greater light output distributed over a considerably larger area. Another consideration is whether you prefer the warmer, slightly golden glow of an incandescent light source or the whiter, more “sun like” output of modern LEDs.
Another important consideration is that of maintenance. While both LED and incandescent designs require approximately the same amount of power, using up batteries with about equal speed, incandescent designs have a life expectancy of approximately 15-25 hours of use. LEDs, while they are only slightly more expensive than incandescent designs, usually last 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 constantly.
Many modern reading light designs offer the flexibility of running on batteries or optional A/C operation. Obviously, battery power is convenient when the light will be used somewhere an A/C outlet isn’t handy, but it can get expensive to replace batteries, as most new alkaline batteries provide sufficient power only for about 20-30 hours of use. A good option to consider would be a good battery recharger and set of rechargeable batteries.
Finally, a reading light typically incorporates a sturdy clip which makes for easy attachment to your book, book holder or book stand. The clip can also be used to attach your reading light to a podium, music stand or piano music rack, which greatly increases the uses for your light. Some designs also offer an optional cradle which allows your light to be mounted to any ferrous surface, such as an appliance, an automotive fender, hood or trunk lid, etc. The possible applications are truly unlimited.
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