Why You Should Purchase the Best Reading Light for Your Reading Pleasure

When you’re looking for the best reading light, it is helpful to be mindful of both where and how it will be used. First, which types and sizes of book will it be used to illuminate? If it only needs to light standard size so called mass market paperback books, a smaller, single incandescent or LED design will likely be perfect. If your reading light must evenly light a large dictionary, then you’ll need a light designed for considerably greater light output evenly distributed over a considerably larger area. Another consideration is whether you prefer the warmer, slightly golden glow of an incandescent light or the whiter, cooler output of modern LEDs.

Another important consideration is the cost of maintenance. While both LED and incandescent designs require about the same amount of power, using up batteries with about equal speed, incandescent bulbs have a life expectancy of approximately 15-25 hours of use. LEDs, while they are only slightly more expensive than incandescent designs, usually provide lifetimes between 5,000-50,000 hours of use. Obviously, LEDs will be much less expensive to operate over the long haul if the light will be used constantly.

Most modern reading light designs offer the flexibility of running on batteries or optional A/C operation. Obviously, battery power is convenient when the light is to be used anywhere an A/C outlet isn’t handy, but it can get expensive to replace batteries, as most new alkaline batteries will last only for approximately 20-30 hours of use. A good option to consider would be a good recharger and set of rechargeable batteries.

Finally, a reading light usually comes with a sturdy clip which makes for easy attachment to your book, book holder or book stand. The clip can also be used to secure your reading light to a music stand, podium, desk, piano or organ music rack, etc, which exponentially increases the uses for your reading light. Some designs also offer an optional cradle which allows your clip on reading light to be mounted to any ferrous surface, such as an appliance, an automotive fender, hood or trunk lid, etc. The potential applications are truly unlimited.