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Argos Ceramic Pebble Table Lamps
by James2807
We needed a couple of small table lamps, one for our desk and the other for a bed side table. We didn't want to spend a fortune so decided to check out places like Argos and Tesco to see what they had available. Most of the lamps we saw were far too big for out needs, the smaller the better for us. We saw this pair of lamps in argos for ... about £10 (for the pair) and decided they looked like a pretty good deal.
We got the lamps home and unboxed them. The lamps come in two parts, the lamp base unit and the shade. They are well packaged in small card boxes. We decided to go for the cream however they are available in a variety of colours, including red, brown (chocolate), blue, purple etc. The lamp base is a smallish ceramic oval shape which looks nice. The lamp stand at just under 30cm which a perfect size for a bed side lamp. The shade is the same colour as the lamp and the overall look/style is great when the lamp is switched on or off.
There is a switch half way along the power cable which can be used to turn the lamp on and off which is handy. The power cable is a decent length, but you would not be able to put it across the other side of the room to a power socket. It is designed to be near a power socket. We use energy saving bulbs (7w I believe) which are not included (as with the majority of lamps that are for sale).
The lamps give off a nice level of light (although this also depends on the type of bulb you use) and again are perfect to use next to a bed for a reading light.
All in all I was very happy with our purchase. We have been using the lamps for around 6 months now and even though they were only £5ish each they have not failed us yet. We use them everyday and would certainly recommend them.
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Argos Groovy Silver Finish Wax Lamp
by rolandrat
---Why I Had This---
This lamp has been on sale from Argos for a number of years now and was given to me as a Christmas gift from one of my sons a few years back.
---Origins---
Lava lamps were invented in the 1960s and were then classed as 'groovy' and very modern. Now they are fashionable ... agai in a retro sort of way.
---The Product---
Groovy Silver Finish Blue and Red Wax Lamp.
Argos say 'Kids will love this alternative groovy Wax Lamp in blue and red, which evokes moveable and eye-catching shapes'.
Silver finish with a wavy shaped top.
Mains operated.
Bulbs required: 1 x 30W SES (included).
The lamp has a 56 inch lead which has an on/off switch about 9 inches from the base.
The silver top section is fixed onto the glass section.
The glass is just pushed into the base.
The base is 6 inches tall, the glass section is 8 inches and the silver colour top cap is 2 inches.
---Instructions---
Just plug in and switch on.
However it takes between an hour to one and a half hours for the wax to fully melt and get circulating properly.
---Cost---
£12.99 but now reduced to £9.69.
---My Opinion---
I loved lava lamps back in the 60s when they first came out but never imagined I would end up owning one!
This was a complete surprise gift but much appreciated.
The base and silvery top is made of silver colour plastic - the centre bottle part just rests in the base and contains very pale blue liquid and red wax.
My first lava lamp had a dud bulb that only lasted a day or two - and being an odd size to source we returned it to Argos for a replacement. This second lamp must be much better as it has now lasted me for quite a few years.
As per instructions above the lamp does take a while to heat up but then you get a rolling motion of blobs of wax rising and falling.
The lamp is quite top heavy as the glass section is heavier than the plastic base where the bulb is so you need to be careful where you position your lamp.
Argos sell this as a 'kids' gift but due to the fact that it gets hot, contains melted wax and is top heavy I would not be happy giving one to a child - a teenager would be ok but I would want it in an out of the way position.
The light from the lamp is just a sort of a glow as the bulb is low down in the base and with the red wax in the base as well it gives more of a sort of mood lighting.
I must admit this lamp is not used every day at home - but I do use it a lot around Christmas time and also when visitors are coming.
You have to remember to switch on in plenty of time if you want the wax to be moving properly.
---Warnings---
I do not know the composition of the contents of the lamp but googling shows that some lamps contain carbon tetrachloride which is poisonous - so this is another reason why I would not like it in a child's room in case it was smashed, as well as the fact that te base gets quite hot.
Lava lamps have exploded and even caused death by being heated on a stove.
---Star Rating---
5 Stars.
---Would I Recommend?---
Yes definitely.
---Website---
http://www.argos.co.uk/
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Suck UK Sun Jar Lamp
by Lulzaroonie
I have looked at these Sun Jars for a while, and bought a couple two weeks ago. I was not disappointed!
They're great weighty frosted glass jars with a sun panel in the lid, which you can open up and charge on any sunlit place.
When it gets dark enough, they automatically come on to provide light literally anywhere you put ... them.
It's not enough to read by, but they do add an extra ambiance to any area.
I bought two, the orange as pictured, and the pink/purple (sunset), and they both create a pretty glow.
The only things I have found which I didn't like as much was that the clasp was a bit flimsy and broke (but was easily fixed) and that the purple one blinks on and off when it's running out of power.
These are the only things I found to be an issue, but it isn't enough of an issue to not get one.
You're looking at around four hours of extra light on a good charge in direct sun light, which I don't think is too bad considering the panel is only small (which is also why it's a good idea to open the lid to charge rather than letting it do it through the frosted lid).
If the time comes where the solar battery no longer works, you can replace it with a AAA battery.
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