Customer Reviews

Zelco Itty Bitty Book Light Replacement Bulbs, Set of 2

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I've used Zelco's booklights for years, and discovered early on that their bulbs burn out quickly - no doubt a nice profit center for the company since replacement bulbs cost about a dime each when bought in bulk. The problem is that four 1.5 volt batteries (or the AC adapter) produce 6 volts, and, while called 6 volt bulbs, these things actually work optimally at 5 volts (which 4 rechargable NiCad batteries would produce, but that's another discussion). The solution is to hit Radio Shack or a similar vendor (maybe amazon has them?) and buy 7.5 volt replacement bulbs (they're about a buck each at full retail). You get very slightly less light, but a single bulb has now lasted me almost 3 years of nightly use, because the filament in the bulb is burning at a lower temperature. So only buy these 6 volt bulbs if you like replacing bulbs frequently and/or need the extra 7% of light they squeeze out of their overworked, overheated filaments, or are using NiCad rechargable batteries (which, although they're called 1.5 volt batteries, only produce 1.3 volts).

These bulbs are very expensive and very short lived. Unfortunately it is almost impossible to find a cheaper replacement with the same amp and watt rating. You are hooked into buying these bulbs for your itty bitty if you want the same brightness. These bulbs progressively darken as the tungsten is burned off the filament and deposited on the bulb surface, so the light begins a dimming process almost immediately. This whole system from Zelco needs reengineering. Beware!

You need replacements, well, as far as the lamp that goes with these, well, my kids have had them for some time and use them all the time so the quality of the lightbulbs is great- I was sent a couple replacements with the light when they got them for gifts but to this day have not had to replace them.

I use my itty-bitty booklight almost every night so the extra bulbs are insurance that it will always work for me.

We, my husband and I, have had our Itty Bitty Book Lights for about 12-15 years and living in Africa where we often visit 'the bush' - no electricity, we couldn't manage without them for night time reading. They are fabulous and we seldom have a problem with the light attracting insects. Love them to bits! Am sending for Replacement Bulbs as we can no longer get them here. Thanks Zelco

Buy them by the dozen because, on AC power, these bulbs have a very short effective lifespan.

The heat generated causes the glass to start darkening from the first use. In a matter of weeks you'll notice that you can't see the type very well anymore. This is because the bulb glass turns dark grey, so very little light can pass through it.

I've used the Itty Bitty book lights for close to 25 years now, and agree the bulbs are pricey. I have tried cheaper light bulbs, but they burn out even faster than Zelco. Amazon certainly offers a better deal than I can find in a store, but if you are desperate and need a replacement immediately, Barnes and Noble carries the Zelco brand. For long term use, buy ahead thru Amazon and get a better price.

I received quick service. My husband needed this book light to read at night. He loves reading in bed before turning out the light. The book light bulbs cannot be purchased in store so we were very happy that we were able to order through Amazon. Thank you for this convenience.

These are great when they start out, but they get dim as you use them. They are not worth the price since they don't last very long. Thankfully, I now have a Kindle and use a 'Kandle' Love the Kindle, but the batteries for the light do the same thing as the bulbs for the 'itty bitty' light. The difference is, they aren't as costly!

This Itty Bitty Book Light by Zelco is by the far the best light for nightime reading that I have ever found. Recently I needed a new one and it was no longer available in Canada so thank you Amazon for sending me 2 - my life would not be the same without this product.