The lamp on the clothespin
You can read e-books or paper books, continue to work at a desk, and engage in creative work even at night. In this case, you can not turn on the light in the whole room and not wake those who are near you. With the development of modern technology, such a unique product has appeared, such as the original fixture on a clothespin. This lighting device is practical and convenient.
Benefits
During interior design, special attention is paid to lighting. However, it is not always possible to additionally place chandeliers or small lamps. In this case, come to the aid of small appliances on a clothespin. They have a number of advantages over other lighting devices:
- Thanks to mobility such a lamp can be moved from place to place, take with you to the country or on a long journey.
- It is used as an ordinary table lamp, while taking up much less space.
- With the onset of night can play the role of a night light, as it can produce light less than from ordinary chandeliers.
- There are models working on batteries, which are placed in any places - regardless of the location of the outlets.
- This product can light a certain part in the room: a needlework area, a work area, a children's sleeping place.
- Differs in good fixation therefore, it is securely located on both a vertical and a horizontal surface. Such a product will be difficult to push from the workplace, which means that this option is great for those who have animals or small children.
- Muffled light from small lamps create an atmosphere of warmth, coziness and comfort.
Kinds
These lighting devices differ from each other in appearance: they can be standard or rectangular in shape, be plastic, glass or metal, in different colors. The choice will depend on personal preferences and interior room. White options that suit almost every design are often chosen.
These lamps are equipped with various elements for lighting, depending on what are divided into the following types:
- Halogen. They work up to 4 thousand hours. The base of such models can be of any size (from G4 to E27).
- Fluorescent. Give the diffused light, therefore, very popular among buyers. Service life - up to 20 thousand hours. In bright light spend a minimum of electricity.
- LED. They are environmentally friendly, as they do not use mercury. From them there is no negative impact on vision.
- Incandescent lamps. Not very popular due to the short life span - up to 1 thousand hours (and consume a lot of electricity).
Lights on clothespins vary in weight, but it does not exceed 1.5 kg. They are convenient and compact, rotate 360 degrees without damaging the wire. Turning options will depend on the height of the lamp, which is set by manufacturers.
How to choose?
Any lighting device consists of standard parts: the base, which ensures the stability of the luminaire, the ceiling for diffusing light, the legs, the switch and the light bulb. All components must meet the needs of their owner, to be of high quality and easy to use. To choose the right lamp on the clothespin, you need to take into account certain nuances:
Ceiling lamp
When inspecting this part of the product, special attention is paid to the following points:
- Important, so that the light bulb does not touch the walls of the ceiling and be smaller than it.
- Suitable forms for lampshade - sphere, cone, prism, trapezium. Such geometric shapes allow better dispersion of light, which is a good indicator for vision.
- Particular attention is paid to the material. If it is plastic, then it must be heat resistant - to avoid possible fire. The metal heats up quickly, you can get burned, so the ideal option is a special handle that adjusts the angle of inclination.
Weight and dimensions
The size of the lamp should be chosen taking into account what it is needed for, where it will be attached.. If the lighting device is needed for reading books, embroidery and other handicrafts, and it will be attached to the sofa, bed or other piece of furniture (for greater convenience), then its dimensions should be minimal. In this case, it is better to stop the choice on the option with a flexible leg.
When you need a product for your desktop, in order to save space in this zone, the dimensions are selected, focusing on the size of the table.A large area should be illuminated as well as possible, but no lamp parts should go beyond the table, otherwise you can accidentally hook them while working.
Note the following items:
- Base. To prevent vision deterioration, the lamplight must be on the same level with the eyes. If the product will not be transferred from one place to another and is selected for one person, you can choose a model whose tripod has a given height - without the ability to adjust it. Otherwise, the tripod lamp must have a folding / retractable mechanisms - or need a flexible leg. The last option is perfect for children - a simple and convenient design will allow the child to independently adjust the height.
- Switch. It is worth paying attention to his location: when he is on the lampshade or hanging on the cord, it is not very convenient to use it, especially for younger members of the family. Therefore, an excellent choice - a lamp with a switch on the clothespin.
- Light bulb From it will depend on the health of the eyes, so the acquisition of this subject should be treated no less responsibly.
Common incandescent bulbs are often used. The best option would be a light bulb with a power of 60 W, but no more, because too bright light will be reflected from the paper and blind eyes. The disadvantages include high energy consumption and the ability to heat the ceiling.
Energy-saving (fluorescent) lamp will be the best choice - due to the large number of advantages. However, such devices can distort colors, so when you buy should pay attention to the abbreviation. Marking C is suitable for those who will work with graphics, as it will better convey all shades, and LTB is appropriate for working with notebooks, books and other papers.
The color of the product also plays a significant role: it should fit harmoniously into the interior, but the most important thing is not to irritate the eyes, especially if the lamp is intended for schoolchildren.
For student
The working area of the student must be properly organized so that he is comfortable doing his homework. However, before purchasing a product for a student, the following nuances should be considered:
- Lamp must harmoniously fit into the interior of the room and work area.
- It should have a suitable size: not be too small or large (compared to furniture).
- Device must be practical and safe for the health of the child.
If the room is poorly lit or is already beginning to get dark, and you need to repeat the poem, as a rule, finish reading the story, you can do it comfortably - right on the couch or in bed. The fixtures on the clothespin are attached not only to the desk, but also to the headboard, as a result of which oral lessons can be made in a cozy atmosphere. For such a case, a model on a flexible leg, due to which the student will be able to independently regulate the flow of light, will be an excellent option.
Reading lamp
The best light for reading books is daylight, because when it is not so tense and tired eyes. Even if it is an e-book, it is very important that there is additional lighting around, because in the dark there is a significant contrast between the screen light and the space around. The fixture on the clothespin will be located directly above the electronic or paper book and will give uniform illumination.
When choosing a lamp should pay attention to the LED options. They have several advantages over other lamps:
- Do not heat up during operation, have a high level of fire safety.
- Save electricity.
- Have a large work resource - service life reaches 50 thousand hours.
- Materials provide excellent strength. These lamps are not afraid of falls or bumps, so none of the family members will get hurt by splinters.
- To create LED lamps used environmentally friendly raw materials, so they are completely safe for human health.
Such products are a bit more expensive than the usual table lamps, but they are reliable, economical and durable. In addition, there are models on a flexible leg, which is attached directly to the clothespin. They allow you to adjust the place of dispersion of light, protecting the eyes of a person sleeping next to the brightness.
A little below, you can see a brief video review of one of these devices for lighting.