Re: Color Temperature and Brightness Preferences for Night Lights « Reply #15 on: October 12, 2019, 10:04:17 PM » Author: CEB1993
Quote from: boiler1011 on September 08, 2019, 06:03:19 PM I prefer night lights in amber, which is why I think it's a shame we moved away from neon. I use amber where I can in my home, but also have discovered the snap-on switch plate night lights, and I really like those. The color temperature is on the cooler side, but they have a dimmer/off switch if they are too bright for guests. We got a bunch of these to use at the lake house when we renovated last year  These switch plate night lights are a little cool (5000K) for a night light. I installed one in the kitchen, in the hall near the bathroom door, and in the guest bedroom. I don’t think my version has an on/off switch. I tried a blue LED night light in my bedroom labeled “soft blue” and it was relaxing while going to bed, but disturbed me while actually falling asleep.  It’s true that blue light will cause sleep disruptions, at least for me. I have a small stash of 4 watt Rite Aid brand C7 night light bulbs. They produce the most pleasant and warm light at night for me. Even “soft white” LED night lights seem to white with some blue wavelengths mixed in.
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	Re: Color Temperature and Brightness Preferences for Night Lights « Reply #17 on: October 24, 2019, 02:40:06 PM » Author: Mandolin Girl
For night lights I much prefer the amber glow of LPS, but I think this might be a bit on the bright side.!
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	Re: Color Temperature and Brightness Preferences for Night Lights « Reply #18 on: October 25, 2019, 05:30:25 AM » Author: AngryHorse
I have a rather dark landing, even during the day, so I have a 10 watt, 3000 K Diall LED running 24/7 all year round!, I also have an Enagetic 3watt ‘night light’ incorporated into the bathroom lighting, but this is connected to the outside lighting, so only runs at night whereas the Diall is constantly on
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	Re: Color Temperature and Brightness Preferences for Night Lights « Reply #20 on: October 25, 2019, 09:14:53 AM » Author: CEB1993
My two favorite night lights I’ve used so far are both 3000K.   One of them is the square LED night light with a dimmer switch that I got on Amazon and the other is the motion activated GE night light that turns on for 90 seconds whenever I walk past. Either one one is perfect for use in my house at night. The dimming function is great for light that can light up a whole bathroom, to subtle light that marks where the wall is. The GE is a relatively bright 45 lumens but turns off automatically when it’s not needed. Having manual control over light brightness and color temperature helps users rate the light as more comfortable.
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	Re: Color Temperature and Brightness Preferences for Night Lights « Reply #21 on: October 25, 2019, 01:02:26 PM » Author: Mandolin Girl
Quote from: Mandolin Girl on October 24, 2019, 02:40:06 PM For night lights I much prefer the amber glow of LPS, but I think this might be a bit on the bright side.!   Joking aside, there is an HPS wallpack that shines into the bathroom giving just enough light to see by. Plus a little LED plug-in lamp in the hallway helps.
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	Re: Color Temperature and Brightness Preferences for Night Lights « Reply #22 on: October 26, 2019, 11:49:01 AM » Author: HomeBrewLamps
The 35 watt HPS in my exit sign mounted right above my bed is a good nightlight. If I open the hatch on the exit light it becomes a room light lol.
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	Re: Color Temperature and Brightness Preferences for Night Lights « Reply #23 on: October 27, 2019, 11:38:05 PM » Author: CEB1993
Sometimes LED digital alarm clocks serve as night lights in the bedroom. Ideally, the digital clocks should be red to create longer wavelength light that doesn’t disrupt sleep quality and melatonin production. Blue is the worst color for digital clocks as it produces short wavelength, stimulating light. My alarm clock is green, so it’s decent for a sleeping environment. I point the clock away from my bed, especially since I like to sleep on my side. It’s an old alarm clock that has lasted and lasted. Nowadays, many new digital alarm clocks have dimmable displays which is ideal
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