For those of you that have an Ott Lite (or similar), is a 13-watt lamp sufficient for fly tying on a stationary desk at home, or would an 18-watt lamp be better? I can get a 13-watt Ott Lite at Costco for $39, or an 18-watt Ott Lite with the clamp/stationary base for $90. Anyone have a 13-watt lamp and wish they had the 18-watter? Any recommendations/suggestions would be appreciated!
I use a 13 watt and I find that its close to perfect and it doesn’t generate much heat.
I have a 13 watt and am very happy with it
13 watt is sufficient for me but then, I like O’Doul’s so don’t go by what I say.
mcsteff
I have a 13 watt Daylite and am happy with it.
Warren
Hey Castafly,
I have the 18W version. Heat is not a
problem for me. It seems to stay relatively
cool with great lighting. Warm regards, Jim
I have the 13 watt Ott-Lite on my tying desk. No problems. Never wished that it was brighter.
I have the 18 watter and it is great. Been using it for over a year now. Ron
I have an 18 Daylight and would go for more…
I noticed in previous threads some folks have more than one light…
Also I got an 18 daylight type light at Costco for $20 and someone pointed out they had gotten it with a coupon for $5…now that’s a deal…
There are Daylight lamps on the internet for a lot less than the OTTs.
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I have a 13 watt for travel and an 18 watt for home, but I wish I had a 24 watt. I like a lot of light and in my opinion 18 watts is still not bright enough, so I use it in combination with a conventional incandescent lamp. YMMV.
-whatfly
Just got an ad from JoAnns and they have all their Ott lights 50% off.
Go for it guys!!! (and gals)
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