What is the lifespan of Himalayan Salt Lamp?
The salt lamp will outlive you when it is properly maintained. It is easy maintenance and has many benefits. It is a one-time investment that serves you life long and continues through the next generations.
My lamp sweats and it's starting to melt all over the table. How can I get it to stop?
Humidity is the main reason why your salt lamp sweats or melts. What is humidity? Humidity is the concentration of water vapour or moisture in the air. If you room or location carries high levels of humidity, keep the lamp switched on always. If you switch off, then cover the lamp with a plastic bag.
My lamp is starting to look dirty. How can I clean it without melting the salt?
Cleaning a salt lamp is easy.
• Switch off the lamp.
• Let it cool down.
• Use a moist cloth or sponge and wipe the lamp.
• Do not use a soaking wet cloth or water directly to wash the lamp.
Does the salt lamp degrade over time?
As long as you don’t submerge the salt lamp in water, it will live for a very long time.
To keep it highly active and effective, keep the lamp switched on all the time. If you are going away for many days and weeks, cover the lamp with a plastic bag.
Where do Himalayan Salt Lamps come from?
Our Himalayan Salt Lamps are imported direct from Pakistan and are authentic and natural. Pakistan is the world’s No. 1 miner of salt rocks from the foothills of the Himalayan mountain range.
What color of Himalayan Salt Lamps should I get?
Himalayan salt lamps can be found in a variety of colors. No two salt lamps have the same colour. Each lamp has its own unique colour and are one of a kind.
GREY
Being the rarest shade, Grey salt lamps get warmer than other lamp shades that the heat would increase the hygroscopic effect and enhance their air cleaning properties.
Its thick color makes it work best for bedrooms where light is less required.
ORANGE
Being the most popular color, it emits a soothing and warming glow where it creates positivity and calmness.
Its relaxing color creates cozy ambiance which is suitable for placing it in bedrooms or any part of the house.
WHITE
Produces a brighter hue than other colors, the brighter glow is energizing, purifying & uplifting to the senses.
It is best placed in locations where extra illumination is needed, such as office, living room, study room, dining room, corridors, altar and kitchen.
RED
Provides deep, intense and a mysterious glow,
Darker shades of salt lamps such as Red Himalayan Salt Lamp can block some of the light so you won't see much of a glow.
Ideal to put it in altar, meditation room and bedrooms.
Should I keep my Himalayan salt lamp on all the time?
It is recommended you keep your salt lamp switched on always. If you are going out for long periods or even for days, cover the salt lamp with a plastic bag to prevent air and moisture contact.
What size of Himalayan Salt Lamp should I get?
Choose the lamp that suits the Idea size for your room.
| Weight |
Room Size |
|
Weight |
Room Size |
| 1 - 3 Kg |
10 m2 |
|
10 - 13 Kg |
25 m2 |
| 3 - 6 Kg |
15 m2 |
|
14 - 25 Kg |
40 m2 |
| 6 - 10 Kg |
20 m2 |
|
25 - 35 Kg |
55 m2 |
Warning:
Always unplug the lamp before replacing the light bulb to prevent shock. Be careful when excessive moisture is present.
Why does my bulb keep blowing?
Lifespan for a typical incandescent home use bulb is around 1,000 hours. If you leave your lamp on 24/7, that is about 700 hours in a typical month.
The bulbs used in Himalayan salt lamps are sensitive. If lamps are moved suddenly or are exposed to vibration, they can blow or have a diminished life.
High humidity can also cause bulbs to blow. This happens by creating corrosion on the contacts, which then creates higher resistance in the circuit, causing them to blow or wear out prematurely.
Power spikes or surges through your circuits in your home or office occur constantly. But spikes mean problems for any electric item, and the cords & bulbs used in Himalayan salt lamps are sensitive to this as well.
If you have bulbs popping or blowing regularly, here are some things to take into consideration:
1. The bulb is not screwed in firmly enough. This causes more resistance which can wear the bulb & cord prematurely.
2. There is condensation on the bulb or electrics of the dimmer causing them to corrode and create higher resistance.
3. The bulb is touching the inside surface of the lamp, or after a bulb has been changed, the cord and bulb has been pushed too far to the top of lamp and is touching the salt. This creates hot spots that concentrate too much heat on the bulb.
4.The lamp is moved during or after the lamp has been switched on for quite a long time.
5. There is a large current drawing appliance on the same circuit that is turned on/off and there is a momentary power spike or fluctuation that reaches the bulb and dimmer cord electric components.
6. There is excessive ‘micro vibration’ nearby too close to a TV, refrigerators, etc.
If the lamp has been turned off and sweated, salt may have leaked onto the bulb which will cause it to blow.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us.
