Customer Reviews

OTT-LITE 13 Watt Plug In Swirl Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb / OttLite® High Definition Natural LightingTM 13 watt replacement bulb

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4 star:		(2)
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2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I never would've purchased the Ott-Lite lamp I own if I'd known the replacement bulbs were SO EXPENSIVE! The 13-watt Plug in Swirl bulb lists for over $20 (guaranteed for 1 year with proof of purchase). At one time my local Joann Craft Store stocked this bulb and it was possible to use one of the store's frequently issued 40% off coupons to obtain a replacement bulb. But Joann's no longer stocks this Plug In Swirl replacement Ott-Lite bulb; it appears that Ott-Lite has redesigned many of its bulbs and this wattage plug-in type is no longer as commonly used as it once was. (I couldn't find a replacement in the Albany, NY area although two stores locally used to stock the Plug In Swirl bulb.) New Ott-Lites appear to have a screw-in type bulb. Unfortunately, all the Ott-Lite lamps require their own special bulbs and I've not found any company making generic replacements. That said, I like the lamp I have (which was also fairly expensive and only bought for its appearance and not for any special vision problem) but the replacement bulbs are more than a little costly.

I was so happy to find this item. My husband is visually impaired and the magnifying lamp is very important to him. When we needed to replace the bulb, I found that the configuration had changed and the stores in our area did not have the plug in bulb. I was so worried that we would have to purchase a whole new lamp. Thanks for having this item.

I love the lamp on my desk that uses Ott bulbs. When the bulb burned out (after several years), I couldn't find a replacement anywhere until I tried Amazon. You had the exact one I needed and I got it in two days. Thanks for your help.

The Ott lites, all over our house, are great tools but the costs of these bulbs is ridiculous. Amazon's links to the supplier was the only way to find them, too.

All the old products of this lamp contained plug-in light bulbs. The newest lamps of this type contain screw-in light bulbs. Most stores selling this lamp do NOT have a supply of the plug-in bulbs.
However, plug-in bulbs are available from Amazon.com.

Exactly the bulb I needed. these are not available locally. it arrived very quickly and well packaged .

The Ott-Lite I purchased did not fit the lamp so, I was unable to use it. I have returned the lamp to the store and will be returning the Ott Lite to Amazon.

Item came quickly. Generally am unsatisfied with other Ott-Lite products due to longivety and that they have proprietary sockets. Would never buy another Ott-Lite lamp.

I was able to purchase and receive the replacement bulb for my sewing light in less than 48 hours. JoAnne Fabric price online is almost twice as much as Amazon and the stores do not stock the bulb at all.
Thank you Amazon

I have been using the OTT-LITE at my laptop computor for past 3 years. It's the perfect light for this use. I needed a replactment bulb. Went back to where I purchased for a bulb and they did not carry any more. Checked with Amazon and found the perfect replacement bulb. It works fine and could not be happyier. The bulbs arrived bubble rapped in perfect condition and within several days. Very satified, good price. Would order again when I meed a new bulb.