Recommendations for SAD lamp

paddypaws101

Does anyone use one of these lamps and have a make/model that they can recommend?
I know that there are different measures of the kind/intensity of light that they use but get a bit bogged down in all the various claims from manufacturers.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lifemax-Light-Portable-Simulated-Daylight/dp/B002MRS5OW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379006989&sr=8-1&keywords=sad+lights
how about this one for starters?

A.Penny.Saved

I have a Philips HF3330 goLite. A bit expensive but it works very well.

You have to be careful because some don't emit the correct frequency light. LED's are the safe bet IMO.

paddypaws101

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Philips-HF3330-goLITE-BLU-Energy-SAD-Light-Seasonal-Adjustment-Disorder-NEW-/230777390443
Gulp! that is quite a bit more than I was hoping to pay....but then again, I am dubious about trying to get one really cheap as it may just not do the job!

A.Penny.Saved

£153 on Amazon or £110 for the 3320 model

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-HF3330-goLITE-Energy-Light/dp/B002G1Y8S6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379334927&sr=8-1&keywords=philips+goLITE

If you have a SAD diagnosis then you should be able to get it VAT free.

paddypaws101

thanks for the info.
No diagnosis....just years of hating the dark winter months and have always thought to give one of the lamps a go.

[Deleted User]

don`t bother with a sad lamp, just get biobulbs and put them everywhere you can

http://www.allergybestbuys.com/ebuttonz/ebz_product_pages/energysavingdaylightbiobulbs-901037m.shtml

they are still energy saving but are full spectrum. At least put one where you sit the most

paddypaws101

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SAD-Light-Box-Medically-Certified/dp/B000YSDHZ8/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1379338730&sr=8-8&keywords=phillips+sad+lamp
This one talks about '10,000 lux' of light....is that what is needed?

oystercatcher

I have had a Lumie Desk Lamp for about 8 years and love it. Just looked at their website and the design is different now but I assume it is similar.

I position it close to where I sit with the computer and I am sure it helps. It also gives excelent light for reading and and keeps 'my corner' nice and warm

A.Penny.Saved

Just came across this. Bodykind have a 10% off SAD lamps plus their usual cashback on purchases at TopCashBack. Might be worth a look. The offer runs out on the 18th September.

SAD lamps are meant to useful at readjusting the body clock after changing time zones when flying.

LizD_2

10,000 lux is how strong the light should be to be effective.

Have a look at this list: http://www.sad.org.uk/recommended.php

These models have been tested and proved effective. You could look on eBay for pre-owned models. I got a Litepod via eBay for £15 plus postage a no-one else was bidding.

HPoirot

paddypaws101 wrote: »

Does anyone use one of these lamps and have a make/model that they can recommend?
I know that there are different measures of the kind/intensity of light that they use but get a bit bogged down in all the various claims from manufacturers.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lifemax-Light-Portable-Simulated-Daylight/dp/B002MRS5OW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379006989&sr=8-1&keywords=sad+lights
how about this one for starters?

I have this model, it is also 10,000lux and has worked well for me.