Ott Lamps

If it fits in the fixture, it will work.

Caveat: An Ott TruColor bulb is a fluorescent bulb. Do not put it in a lamp with a dimmer circuit. Fluorescent bulbs don't run very well on dimmer circuits, and it won't last as long as it would normally.

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Yes, you sure can. I have a lamp that takes the bulbs similar to the OTT bulbs, and was able to switch to the OTT bulb. Of course, I discovered this *after* I bought an OTT light. But, to be honest, I don't see much difference, I would not spend the money on an OTT bulb again, and would just go with the regular 13 watt bulb or whatever it is.

..Linda

I'm lost (sorry). You don't see much difference between what and what? And the regular 13-watt Ott bulb? as opposed to what?

I bought a Phillips true light today at Walmart for a regular lamp for under $4. I brought it home and compared it with my off in terms of color range and it is pretty close.

Sorry if I was confusing you... The lamp I have takes either a Philips 13 watt compact fluorescent bulb *or* the 13 watt OTT bulb. I spent money on the OTT bulb at Michael's (thank goodness for the 40% off coupon) because I had heard how wonderful the light they gave off was. But, I have found I actually prefer the Philips bulb. I feel it gives off more light and a clearer light. The OTT bulb seems like a softer light to me.

Maybe it's just 'me' because lots of needleworkers and quilters thing the OTT bulbs/lamps are the best thing since sliced bread.

...Linda

Well, thinking this was a great idea to test, I got a Philips "Natural Light Plus" bub (60 watts) and used it in my newly designated stitching lamp. Didn't really care for it much and put my 100-watt incandescent back in.

The natural bub cast shadows from the beads that hang from my lamp (it's a Victorian-type thingie) all over my work and the wattage just didn't seem enough.

So I guess I'll just stick with the good ol' incandescents, but THANK YOU for saving me $35 to figure this out.

LG

I hadn't really given that much thought; I just figured I could put a bub in an existing fixture. In any case, I think I'll put one on my wish list.

Thanks.

LG

I have tried both the Ott 18-watt and 13-watt bulbs. The 18-watt has a much stronger light that the 13 watt, but the bult is much longer (a good 8") and probably can't fit into anything but the specialized fixture.

My prefered light is actually from Affordable Products - it holds a regular circular flourecent (sp) bulb and has a 5" magnifier built >