Halogen torchiere standing lamp [solved]
Do they make halogen torchiere-type standing lamps anymore? I can't seem to find them anywhere, while 5-10 years ago they were quite common. The amount of light they throw off was so superior even to big incandescent lamps, not to mention wimpy CFLs. And they had a nice dimmer type operation.
They are really hot, making them a fire hazard. - Jay Bazuzi 12 years ago
I think they stopped making them because they kept catching on fire.
Google search: 'Halogen Lamp Fire Hazard'
Hmmm. I saw this article from the NYTimes from 1997. But it looks like most of the problems came from dumb college students who draped clothes on top of a really hot lamp. Too bad; I love the color of halogen light. nytimes.com/1997/01/16/garden/… - bshor 12 years ago
@bshor - I agree, they were great lights. I guess this is a case where public perception won out over common sense and fact? - GalacticCowboy 12 years ago
I am still looking for one. It provided the best color lighting for my office and home.
Certainly they must still be available somewhere.
LED lights are now a good replacement. Good quality light and energy efficient, too. - bshor 5 years ago
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