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salt lamp

esmeraldagooch — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 15:34:52 GMT

Does anyone have one? I am interested in getting one but am afraid of fire. (hear salt is corrosive to wires and some have caught fire) I saw today you can use Himalayan salt crystals in a open tart warmer and get the same effect. Has anyone tried this?

http://thereal.co/blog/index.php/2016/06/19/almost-diy-pink-himalayan-salt-warmer/

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software — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 15:41:58 GMT

I would like to know more also.

I wonder if there are negative effects on pets.

@esmeraldagooch wrote:
Does anyone have one? I am interested in getting one but am afraid of fire. (hear salt is corrosive to wires and some have caught fire) I saw today you can use Himalayan salt crystals in a open tart warmer and get the same effect. Has anyone tried this?

http://thereal.co/blog/index.php/2016/06/19/almost-diy-pink-himalayan-salt-warmer/

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Quse — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 16:17:42 GMT

I had one, a fairly large one, that I had in my bedroom. It was the kind that you plug into a wall outlet. It worked for a while, the air in the corner that I had it in seemed crisp and clean. One day, it started making that sound electronics make when they short out, a zapping sound. I checked the cord, etc...all seemed fine, so I only turned it on when I was in the room and never at night.
I also live in a very humid climate, during the summer it absorbed all the moisture in the air and "melted", leaving pools of goo all over my dresser. I threw it out and haven't replaced it.

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Sweet_Serenity — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 16:41:28 GMT

Purchased mine at Wal-Mart 7months ago. Med size use bedroom. No problems thus far. Google you'll find information. Good luck.

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Snowpuppy — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 17:28:57 GMT

I have them and yes, there is a difference in the quality.

I bought mine at a store that sells the salt rock separately by the pound and you buy the base/plug/lamp as a separate piece so you have exactly what you want.

They are not for humid areas like a bathroom or kitchen as they will melt. Mine are probably 4-5 years old, still going strong.

I first learned about them when researching theraputic salt treatment rooms. They can be beneficial if you have asthma or other breathing issues.

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Zhills — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 17:32:57 GMT

I've had one for about 5 years. Don't use it every day but on a gloomy day, I think they help give you umph!

You can feel a difference in the air when it is on. I love mine!

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Lesa — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 18:13:51 GMT

I don't have one of these lamps, but I saw this recall notice on the news yesterday.

I looked it up on Google and here's what I found. There are more articles there, also.

On Tuesday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall on about 80,000 lamps, which are believed to have health benefits and improve your mood, due to potential shock and fire hazard risks.1 hour ago

Around 80,000 rock salt lamps have been recalled - Mashable

mashable.com/2017/01/13/rock-salt-lamps-recalled/

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Quse — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 19:29:36 GMT

Ironically, after I responded to your post, this came across my feed on Facebook:

http://www.ktvb.com/news/nation-now/recall-alert-thousands-of-salt-lamps-are-shock-fire-hazard/385603892

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sandraskates — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 00:31:06 GMT

I have a small one that I plug into the USB port of my work PC. I can't say I notice any difference in the air but I do like the calming glow of it.

My co-worker has a medium size lamp and it's really beautiful.

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esmeraldagooch — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 00:57:51 GMT

@Snowpuppy wrote:
I have them and yes, there is a difference in the quality.

I bought mine at a store that sells the salt rock separately by the pound and you buy the base/plug/lamp as a separate piece so you have exactly what you want.

They are not for humid areas like a bathroom or kitchen as they will melt. Mine are probably 4-5 years old, still going strong.

I first learned about them when researching theraputic salt treatment rooms. They can be beneficial if you have asthma or other breathing issues.

Breathing problems from dirty California air is just why I wanted one. I think I'll try the salt in my tart warmer and see if it helps.

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VaBelle35 — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 01:26:38 GMT

I have a small one that I use with tea lights. I just think it's a beautiful glow and am not expecting anything from it since it's so small.

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poppinfresh — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 03:36:48 GMT

I have a smaller one that uses a candle...it is beautiful, but as far as purifying the air or making it easier to breath or giving me a boost, I have noticed nothing. I just happen to love the way it looks.

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HLP — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 18:44:00 GMT

Yes, I have one. my son bought it for me. I like it. The ones they sell at Micheals were catching on fire. This was bought from a vender that lives across from my son, and he has a shop in Pittsburgh. I'm not afraid of it and it's plugged in 24/7. For 2 years I have been using Rock Crystal pink salt, I bought from Amazon, because people were saying it's good for you. When he surprized me with the lamp, I knew all about crystal rock salt. Now as a healer of every little thing, I'm not buying that. It's just a pretty orange, pinkish light. My son joked when I got tired of it, I could grind it up for my salt box.

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GCR18 — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 23:21:12 GMT

For you to feel the benefits, the rock has to be big enough for the room. I don't remember the specifics, but something like a 6 lb rock is needed for a 200 sq ft room. Size matters.

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Surfergirl — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 04:24:22 GMT

I have three Himalayan salt lamps that burn 24/7. I love mine. I did have to replace a bulb in one. I purchased them from Amazon and they seem to be good quality lamps.

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Witchy Woman — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 11:48:21 GMT

I've got two that are lit all the time with a night light bulb -- I think it is 7 watts. I bought them online, and have had them for at least 10 years. No problems. It has a line switch.

Both are medium size salt bowls filled with heart shaped salt hearts.

Everything is a pale pink to begin with, but when lit, it gives off a beautiful pink/coral glow. I have no idea if it provides any benefits, but it's beautiful just the same.

I thought the bowl with hearts was prettier than a big ol' chunk of salt