Question 1

Is the technology flicker free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I don't know about the whole therapy aspect, but this is the single best task light I've ever found. The light is both glare and flicker free, and easy on the eyes. One thing they don't make very clear is that it has a brighter therapy setting and a lower task light setting. It will only stay on the therapy setting for so long, then one of the two bulbs clicks off. There is still an amazing amount of light left as a task light, but it can be worrisome when your brand new light does something odd. :)

Question 2

How long do light bulbs last when you use it 30 minutes a day?  How quickly can you get the new light bulbs from the company? Available elsewhere?

Accepted Answer

The bulbs are rated for 8,000 hours, but the intensity does degrade over the bulb life.  Therefore, you should replace the bulbs every two years, based on your usage, to maintain the same lux rating.  However, even though the lux level drops over time, you may also simply increase the treatment time to derive the same therapeutic benefit (e.g. 10,000 lux for 30 minutes, 9,000 lux for 35 minutes).  The bulbs retail for arounf $10 each and the Sky uses 2, which may be ordered from Carex directly or from other dealers.

Question 3

Can you adjust the height, independent of the angle? I mean, not the angle but just the height by itself?

Accepted Answer

You CAN adjust the height and keep the angle the same.  The light swivels forward and back which changes the angle.  However, the arm that attaches the light to the base also swivels forward and back to some extent. You can lower the height about 8 inches and still keep the light at the angle shown in the picture.

Question 4

Hello.   In numerous photos, I have see the Sky used off to the side, pointing at the face at an angle (like the photos above). Is this OK?

Accepted Answer

According to the book "Winter Blues"  by Norman Rosenthal,  one of the docs involved in the original discovery of seasonal affective disorder;  the light can enter the eyes at an angle or from the sides.  As long as the light waves are reaching the retina that's all that's necessary for it to work, and is even preferred in someone wearing glasses as light can enter the eye from the side without having to pass thru the glass lens which will filter a small part of it out.   Also, wearing sunglasses filters even more light out and lessens effectiveness.

ASIN	B002WTCHLC
ASIN	B002WTCHLC
Additional Features	Adjustable Height, Energy Efficient, Full Spectrum
Base Material	Polycarbonate (PC)
Best Sellers Rank	#158,538 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #670 in Light Therapy Products #6,166 in Sales & Deals
Brand Name	Carex
Bulb Base	E27
Color	Turqoise
Connectivity Technology	USB
Control Method	Touch
Controller Type	Touch Button
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,185)
Date First Available	December 21, 2003
Finish Types	Polished
Included Components	Daylight Lamp
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Installation Type	Freestanding
Is Waterproof	False
Item Dimensions D x W x H	10.75"D x 13.69"W x 27.25"H
Item Type Name	Daylight Lamp
Item Weight	8.2 pounds
Item model number	DL2000
Lamp Type	Daylight Lamp
Light Source Type	LED
Lighting Method	Adjustable
Manufacturer	Uplift Technologies Inc.
Manufacturer	Uplift Technologies Inc.
Manufacturer Warranty Description	5 year limited.
Material Type	Metal, Plastic, Polycarbonate
Model Number	DL2000
Mounting Type	Floor Mount
Number of Items	1
Number of Light Sources	1
Number of Pieces	1
Power Source	Corded Electric
Product Dimensions	13.69 x 10.75 x 27.25 inches; 8.2 pounds
Recommended Uses For Product	Winter Blues, circadian sleep disorders, jet lag, shift work adjustment, low energy
Room Type	Office
Shade Color	White
Shade Height	27.25 centimeters
Shade Material	Polycarbonate
Shape	Round
Specific Uses For Product	Sunlight Therapy
Style Name	Sky
Switch Type	Touch
UPC	627394200016
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	120 volts_of_alternating_current
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Wattage	38 watts

Carex Health Brands Carex Day-Light Sky Bright Light Therapy Lamp 0,000 LUX Sun Lamp To Combat Winter s and To Increase Your Energy, Blue, 1 Count

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