Aroma Touch Lamp Bulb Replacement? All Answers

Aroma touch lamps come in many designs and also function as an oil warmer with a glass bowl included. This means you can put your favorite wax melts and boiling grains on top and these lamps and they will fill your home with new scents and make it smell nice.

These aroma touch lamps are touch sensitive and turn on and off simply by touching the lamp. The touch-sensitive feature has 3 light settings that allow you to switch between different light intensities with just a touch of your finger!

The Aroma Touch lamps come individually gift boxed, meaning they make perfect gifts for loved ones.

Suitable for use with oils and wax melts

UK mains operation with black lead and two halogen lamps (one spare).

If your bulb has worn out and your Scentsy Warmer isn’t melting the wax as well as it should, then it’s time to replace the bulb. It depends on your warmer, different Scentsy Warmers use different wattage bulbs. Using a lower wattage bulb may result in the wax not being fully melted. Using a higher wattage bulb can be dangerous and potentially damage your warmer. So I recommend you use a lightbulb with the right wattage.

Now that lighting technology is overlapping in the market, it’s important that you get the most out of your purchase by using products in the right places and with the right compatible gear.

For example, what do you get when you buy a dimmer switch, connect it to a touch-sensitive dimming lamp, and plug in a smart dimmable lightbulb?

A crazy experiment for one, but also a waste of money!

So read this guide to find out how to avoid at least some of these mistakes.

Smart lightbulbs work with touch lamps, but are unnecessary since the lamp already controls the brightness. To use a smart lightbulb, turn the touch bulb to maximum brightness and then control it with the smart lightbulb app.

How do touch-sensitive lamps work?

A regular lamp works by clicking a switch that makes or breaks the electrical connection in the circuit.

When the connection is made, the circuit is closed and the lamp lights up. If the connection is broken, the circuit is broken and the light goes out.

Normal lamps also usually have a brightness setting: full power. You cannot dim the light with an on/off switch.

Now let’s look at how touch-sensitive lamps work. These are lamps that turn on and off and switch between brightness levels by touching the metal part of the lamp body with your hand.

Touch lamps work on a principle called capacitance. An object can contain electrical charges.

The human body is also electrically charged.

The human hand and the touch lamp itself and both in contact with each other all have different capacities.

Only in the last case does the light bulb receive power and the lamp turns on.

When you touch the metal body, the circuit detects the change in capacitance. Electric charges then move between the hand and the lamp, and the internal switch turns on when it detects this.

To reiterate, in the case of a touch lamp, its body acts as a circuit since the lamp’s circuitry is wired to the outer layer of the lamp body. Her hand completes the circuit when she touches the lamp.

In addition, the touch lamp can also control the brightness of the light bulb. This can be done by changing the bulb’s “duty cycle,” which refers to how fast it turns on and off per second.

Since the circuit is complete, the only way to dim an incandescent light bulb in the touch light is to reduce the duty cycle. That is, the bulb turns on and off in rapid succession, but more slowly, making it appear dim.

In this way, a touch-sensitive lamp’s switch lies within its body and turns on and off at the touch of our hand.

Also see: Do LED bulbs work with wax warmers?

How do smart lightbulbs work?

Now smart lightbulbs are mini circuits unto themselves. For example, you are not tied to the body of a lamp or dimmers of lights.

Also, the brightness of a smart lightbulb is controlled from the lightbulb and is not connected to the lamp or headlight circuitry. It is also not controlled by the duty cycle of the bulb.

A smart lightbulb doesn’t require smart switches or electrical work to configure it in your space. You screw them into your regular ceiling or lamp sockets and they are ready to use.

The only difference is that you now have an app on your phone to control your smart lightbulb. It is also widely used to connect your app to any smart home assistant device like Alexa or Google Home.

So, using the remote control, you can turn your lights on and off anywhere in the house, change the brightness and, if they’re colored bulbs, set a color to suit your current mood!

They work over the WiFi network shared by the app and the bulb. Even if you don’t have access to the physical switch of the lamp or device, you can operate the lightbulb.

In fact, the whole point of a smart lightbulb is to free yourself from getting up and flicking the switch on or off. You never need to use the wall switch and must always leave it on to keep the circuit connected.

Now, if we turn to how the dimming function works in a smart lightbulb, we will see how it differs from touch-sensitive circuitry.

Unlike a normal lightbulb in the touch lamp, the smart lightbulb needs full power to work. The touch lamp will change the duty cycle to 30% or 60% of the lamp power to appear dim.

The smart lightbulb, on the other hand, adjusts the lightbulb’s brightness by using pulse width modulation (PWM).

Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) is part of the programming of the Smart LED. The PWM functionality is pulled from the logic board or computer connected to the LED circuit.

You need the circuit to be complete and the LED circuit to be at full power to control it from your app.

Also Read: Can You Use LED Bulbs in Lava Lamps?

Should You Use Standard or Smart Light Bulbs in Touch Lamps?

So all this tech talk while you’re just wondering if you need a smart lightbulb or a standard LED lightbulb in your bedside touch lamp.

Now that you know how the circuitry and brightness controls work, you can see how the true potential of a smart lightbulb is being explored in your bedside touch lamp.

First, it’s within arm’s reach right next to you anyway, so you can quickly toggle it on and off physically.

Second, a smart lightbulb is programmable to set timers, colors, and brightness. And a side table lamp is usually only used just before bed or just after waking up. It’s just not used that much.

When you use a smart lightbulb to control it throughout the day, you get your money’s worth.

Most importantly, a touch lamp already has the functionality of dimming by touching it with your hand. You don’t have to spend money for the same function by also buying a smart light bulb.

With this money you can buy smart light bulbs to make your living room ceiling lights dimmable!

Also Read: Can You Use Smart Bulbs in Ceiling Fans?

How to make smart light bulbs work with a touch lamp?

If you’re considering you’re determined to hook up a smart lightbulb to your side table because you want the added functionality, here’s how to do it.

Make sure you touch the lamp a few times and bring it up to maximum brightness, i.e. full power.

Once you’ve done that, you can now only control the smart lightbulb in your touch lamp via the app on your phone or the digital assistant.

If you happen to touch the lamp again it will turn off because touching it is like turning off the switch as you now know.

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It’s always a good idea to delve a little deeper into how your devices and electronics work around the home and office.

You never know what new tip you’ll discover that could help you save money, time, and effort.

So save these smart lightbulbs for commonly used bulbs and you will get the full value of a smart lightbulb.

Have you ever used smart bulbs in touch lamps?

Let me know where you plan to use your smart light bulbs in the comments.

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Touch lamps make turning the light on and off a luxurious convenience. Replacing old lamps with touch lamps means less fumbling for switches and more time to relax.

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At some point, you may encounter a problem with your touch lamp. If it doesn’t turn on, it could be an electrical problem, a damaged wire, a blown bulb, or a worn sensor.

Touch lamp sensors wear out over time. You can replace the sensor yourself instead of buying a new touch lamp. This option is environmentally friendly and a great way to save money. Your local hardware store has the replacement parts you need.

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Prepare your project

Purchase a replacement sensor or kit from the store. Clean up a work area and unplug your lamp to begin.

Remove the lamp base

Access the electronics in your lamp by removing the lower case. This process is different for each lamp, but usually involves twisting the base of the lamp. Make sure you can easily swap out the floor after your project.

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Identify the sensor

Locate the sensor, which is a small plastic square with four wires attached to it. Colors vary depending on who made the sensor, but parts are usually black, white, red, and yellow. These wires are connected to important parts of the lamp and are essential for its proper functioning.

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Three of the four wires are connected to other wires within the lamp and the fourth is physically connected to the lamp. Take a picture of the lamp’s connections so you know how to rewire them when you put in your replacement sensor.

Remove the sensor for replacement

Disconnect the touch sensor from the cables by twisting the cable connectors. You may need to use pliers to loosen the wire that is physically connected to the lamp. Use the pliers to reach down to the lamp’s nipple, which is a small metal tube through which wires are threaded. Here you can remove the wire attached to the sensor.

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Insert a new sensor

Replace your old sensor with a new working one and reconnect the wires as they were before. Use the photo you took as a reference for how the wires should be attached. Be sure to tighten the nut on the lamp nipple when you are finished replacing the sensor wires.

Verify a successful sensor replacement

You’re done! It’s time to swap out the base of your lamp and test the light to see if your project was a success.

A warning: electrocution is possible with this project. Ensure that all electronic devices are unplugged at all times and kept away from water.

A touch lamp seems to work like magic; Just touch any piece of metal on the lamp and the lamp will turn on. It even turns any lightbulb into a three-way lightbulb by regulating the amount of current fed to the lightbulb. With each touch, the brightness of the bulb increases until the last touch turns off the lamp. If touching the metal no longer turns on the lamp, troubleshoot some of the issues that may be causing the touch lamp to fail.

Purchase of pairs of touch lamps for the bedroom

Buying pairs of touch lamps for the bedroom makes a lot of sense, especially if they are intended for a bedroom where there is a double bed and a couple is sharing the space. A lamp on each side of the bed means you have better light for reading, your lamp is easier to reach and you have double control – a lamp can be brighter or dimmer as needed.

Here is the technical part

How do touch bedside lamps work? As you’ve discovered by now, touch lamps don’t have an external switch, but instead work when touched by a human hand. When touched the lamp’s internal switch is activated as the circuit is wired to the body of the lamp, the first touch turns the lamp on, touch again and you start controlling the dimmer.

So if you’re looking for sleek, stylish bedside lamps that give you great control and are also super practical, look no further, a touch lamp is the only way – whether you understand how it works or not.

Unplug the touch lamp even when changing a lightbulb; Constant contact during lamp replacement can burn out the touch sensor. Connect the Touch Lamp to a surge protector to avoid short circuits due to power surges.

Do not plug a touch lamp into an outlet controlled by a dimmer. Contact an electrician if you cannot repair the lamp yourself. Always unplug a touch lamp before repairing it.

How to repair a touch lamp. A touch lamp uses a sensor that allows you to turn the lamp on or off with the touch of your hand. A touch lamp can be more difficult to repair as you have to disassemble it before you can swap out parts. You can do this by following these steps.

Q 1: Are LED bulbs dimmable?

Q 2: Do I need to change my sockets, drivers or anything else to install dimmable LEDs?

With low-voltage lamps such as MR16 spotlights, it is unfortunately necessary to replace the transformer with an LED-compatible driver. This is due to the lower power consumption of LEDs and their requirement to be DC powered. Another consideration is the dimmer switch. Dimmable LED lamps require a trailing edge dimmer. Which brings us to the next question: Q3: If I need to change my driver, which one do I need? A: The driver depends on the total power of all your lamps. This should not exceed 80% of the transformer capacity. For more information on drivers and transformers see our guide here. Q 4: Do I need a special dimmer switch? A: Normally yes. The dimmer switch you may have used for your halogen or incandescent bulbs works differently than the type needed for LEDs. Some of our lamps work with standard leading edge switches such as the GU10-350, but in most cases we recommend a trailing edge dimmer switch such as B. the Varilight V Pro. This switch has 3 modes of operation so is very flexible and its performance can be optimized to work with your dimmable LED bulbs. You can use your existing stitch cover and just replace the features. 2 Gang 2 Way LED Dimmer Switch Since the two types of dimmer switches work differently, this determines whether they are compatible with different types of lighting; Leading edge work with incandescent and halogen lamps

Working with trailing edge with incandescent and LED lamps Essentially, a trailing edge dimmer is more sophisticated for more sophisticated lighting. This means they allow for smoother, quieter control and work with LED lighting. Q5: I don’t currently have anything dimmable and would like to switch to LED and make it dimmable at the same time. what do you suggest me This applies to my kitchen spotlights as well as wall and ceiling lights with incandescent lamps in the living room. A: There are many options to choose from. A popular choice is GU10 recessed kitchen lighting and bulbs. These are available in white, brushed metal or chrome. For spotlights, a good all-rounder that would replace a 50-watt halogen would be the 4.5-watt GU10-350. These are available in warm white, cool white or daylight. Also with GU10 you have no problem with having to change transformers. For the living room, warm white is the most popular choice. We have many options for standard shapes, candle and golf ball types to meet your needs. However, be aware of the minimum and maximum load requirements of the dimmer switch. Q 6: Do LEDs work in touch lamps? On a. Unless the lamp has trailing edge dimming. Best to ask the manufacturer. Q7: What color (warm, day or cool white) should I buy for dimming? A: That would be a matter of taste. When dimming, the color does not change, but the brightness. Choosing your color should be the same decision as usual, regardless of whether it’s dimmable. In general, warm whites are softer to the eye, while cool whites are a brighter, more intense light. Somewhere between those two options would be the daylight option. Check out our guide to LED colors here. Q 8 Is there a minimum and maximum number of lamps that I can dim with one switch? A: Yes. The Varilight V Pro has a minimum of 2 lamps or 10 watts and a maximum of 10 lamps or 100 watts, whichever is lower. Q 9: My lamps flicker on the dimmer. What is wrong? A: If the switch has not already been changed, you will need a trailing edge dimmer switch such as the varilight V Pro. If it has been modified, the switch may need tweaking to work with your particular circuit. See enclosed guide for ‘Optimizing Output’ Q 10: Are your lamps compatible with MK or Lightwave dimmer switches? A: We only recommend the Varilight V Pro. Lumilife lamps are not compatible with MK or Lightwave RF dimmers.

A: Not always. Unlike halogen bulbs (which can all be dimmed), LED bulbs come in dimmable and non-dimmable varieties, so you need to buy dimmable LED bulbs. When purchasing dimmable LED bulbs, you also need to understand leading edge dimmer switches and trailing edge dimmer switches. A state-of-the-art switch is designed for conventional light bulbs; The high minimum load will work somewhat with LED bulbs, but they will not work perfectly. Trailing edge switches are designed for LED lamps. The low minimum load offers a range of 0.5% – 100%, giving you much smoother performance. On each product page of the LED Hut website you can choose between dimmable and non-dimmable options: or give us a call and our sales advisers will help you make the right choice for your needs. A: The versions shouldn’t need to be changed. Our lamps have the same or very similar dimensions to the incandescent or halogen lamps you may be replacing and have the same base, e.g. B. GU10.

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We’ve all seen the spiral, energy-efficient lightbulbs in stores, and some of us even have them in our homes. But it’s not always clear how they differ from other types — and which is the best lightbulb for the job.

There are three basic types of light bulbs on the market: incandescent, halogen and CFL (compact fluorescent). Mark Candido, co-owner of The Accessory Store in Stamford, Connecticut, explains the differences in terms of aesthetics and energy consumption.

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Lightbulbs are the traditional lightbulbs that we are all familiar with. They emit a warm glow but are the least efficient and need to be replaced most often. Use an incandescent bulb when you want a cozier effect or want to bring out the true color of a shade.

halogen bulbs

Halogen lamps are more efficient than incandescent lamps – they provide 25 to 30 percent more light with the same amount of electricity. However, they emit a whiter light and are therefore more suitable for offices, kitchens or lamps with warm tones. Also, they burn at a very high temperature, so don’t use them in a place where you could accidentally burn yourself.

CFL lamps (compact fluorescent lamps).

Lightbulbs come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are generally categorized by their base (the part that screws into a lamp socket). The letter E before a number indicates that it is an Edison bulb.

The Edison screw socket is a system of screw holders for light bulbs developed by Thomas Edison in 1909. In the early days of electrification, even non-luminous appliances (e.g. for toasters) were sometimes connected to electricity via a lamp socket. Today, Edison screw lamp bases and holders are manufactured to dimensions prescribed by international standards and are used for general and specialty lamps. The bulb has a threaded metal base that screws into a matching socket.

The designation Exx refers to the diameter in millimeters, also in the USA where the bulb glass is specified in eighths of an inch. (Example: E12 has a diameter of 12 mm) There are 4 common sizes of screw sockets for high voltage lamps:

Candelabra: E12 (diameter 12mm)

Between: E17 (diameter 17mm)

Medium or Standard: E26 (diameter 26mm)

Mogul: E39 (diameter 39mm)

E26 is the size of most light bulbs used in the US. It is referred to as the “medium” or “standard” base.

E12 is the smaller “candelabra” base. It is used for night light bulbs and sometimes for decorative bulbs used in chandeliers and above bathroom mirrors.

E17, “medium” base, is between these two sizes. It’s sometimes used for desk lamps and appliance bulbs, but it’s not that common.

The large E39 ‘Mogul’ base is used for street lamps and high intensity lamps (e.g. 100/200/300 watt three-way lamps). Chances are, you won’t need these guys.

Other screw thread sizes exist for other uses.

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Touch lamps make turning the light on and off a luxurious convenience. Replacing old lamps with touch lamps means less fumbling for switches and more time to relax.

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video of the day

At some point, you may encounter a problem with your touch lamp. If it doesn’t turn on, it could be an electrical problem, a damaged wire, a blown bulb, or a worn sensor.

Touch lamp sensors wear out over time. You can replace the sensor yourself instead of buying a new touch lamp. This option is environmentally friendly and a great way to save money. Your local hardware store has the replacement parts you need.

advertisement

Prepare your project

Purchase a replacement sensor or kit from the store. Clean up a work area and unplug your lamp to begin.

Remove the lamp base

Access the electronics in your lamp by removing the lower case. This process is different for each lamp, but usually involves twisting the base of the lamp. Make sure you can easily swap out the floor after your project.

advertisement

Identify the sensor

Locate the sensor, which is a small plastic square with four wires attached to it. Colors vary depending on who made the sensor, but parts are usually black, white, red, and yellow. These wires are connected to important parts of the lamp and are essential for its proper functioning.

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Three of the four wires are connected to other wires within the lamp and the fourth is physically connected to the lamp. Take a picture of the lamp’s connections so you know how to rewire them when you put in your replacement sensor.

Remove the sensor for replacement

Disconnect the touch sensor from the cables by twisting the cable connectors. You may need to use pliers to loosen the wire that is physically connected to the lamp. Use the pliers to reach down to the lamp’s nipple, which is a small metal tube through which wires are threaded. Here you can remove the wire attached to the sensor.

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Insert a new sensor

Replace your old sensor with a new working one and reconnect the wires as they were before. Use the photo you took as a reference for how the wires should be attached. Be sure to tighten the nut on the lamp nipple when you are finished replacing the sensor wires.

Verify a successful sensor replacement

You’re done! It’s time to swap out the base of your lamp and test the light to see if your project was a success.

A warning: electrocution is possible with this project. Ensure that all electronic devices are unplugged at all times and kept away from water.