Adesso Piedmont Combo Torchiere, Black
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Product Details
Manufacturer: AdessoBrand: Adesso
Edition: Tools & Home Improvement
Release Date: 2007-02-15
Model: 7202-01
Color: Black
Publisher: Adesso
Studio: Adesso
Music Label: Adesso
Product features:
- Satin Steel Metal Pole and Base
- White Acrylic Shades
- Shades:Torchiere: 5 Height, 14 Diameter Reading light: 4 Height, 6 Diameter
- 71 Height, 10 Base
- 2 x 150 Watt
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Adesso Piedmont Combo Torchiere, Black
Customer Review: Disappointed that CFL bulbs don't fit
Summary: 3 Stars
My trusty $20 torchiere from Target that I have used for years recently broke, and I wanted to replace it with a similar floor lamp. I was specifically looking for one with a flexible gooseneck reading lamp like my old one, but there were very few of those available at an affordable price. I saw this Adesso model here on Amazon, read the reviews, and thought it was perfect.
It was really simple to assemble; all you have to do is twist the poles and the shades into place with no additional tools. The shades are made of white translucent plastic, which is fine by me, but at this price range I would have expected something nicer, like glass. When I finished setting up the lamp, I was very disappointed by the gooseneck lamp. It's not as long as I thought it would be, and although it's flexible, it doesn't hold its position very well. It kind of droops down from whatever position you configure it in.
I was most disappointed by the type of bulbs the lamp accepts though. There's big bold words on the box that reads, "Do not use halogen bulbs, only standard". No where on the product page here on Amazon mentioned this. Who in their right mind would want to use standard, energy wasting bulbs when CFLs are so widely available now? I tried installing CFL bulbs anyways, and was relieved it accepted them.
Ok, so I screwed in my CFLs, which were all mini 15W (60W equiv.), but there wasn't enough room for them in the main lamp. Not only that, the CFLs stuck out hideously over the shade because it's not high enough to cover them. I then tried standard bulbs, and found they were dangerously close to each other, creating a potential fire hazard. After much frustration and trying to figure what to do next, I discovered the bulb sockets could be re-adjusted so that the CFLs would fit and the shade would be able to cover them. I don't think they were meant to be adjustable, but I'm glad they could be. I asked my big strong uncle to help me do so, re-installed the CFLs, and the lamp was *near* perfect.
So if you're planning to purchase this lamp, be aware that it wasn't made for CFLs, and you'll have to do some re-adjusting to the lamp if you plan to use them. With all its problems, I really do like the look of this lamp, and I also like how there is only one on/off switch located right in the middle on the pole, used for both lamps. Its placement is convenient because I don't have to stand up when I'm in bed to turn the lamp on or off.
Description of Adesso Piedmont Combo Torchiere, Black
The Adesso Piedmont Combo Torchiere is a 300 Watt incandescent torchiere that takes 2 x 150 Watt bulbs. It has an adjustable gooseneck 60 Watt reading light. 4-way switch on pole. Black painted metal base with white acrylic shades.Lighting Tools
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