Brutkey

Ross of Ottawa
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I've got an IKEA lamp by my bedside and the halogen bulb just died after 20yrs or so. I'm prob due for a new lamp, but decided to replace the bulb.

An LED replacement for the little G4 bulb works great and is 2W instead of 20W. It now runs cool rather than being a burn hazard, so am winning there.

Of course a little plastic adjuster handle then broke off. Just my luck. 🙁

Oh well, I epoxied that back on, though i don't really need it, as it was to avoid finger burns.

Reuse recycle repair etc

Ross of Ottawa
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Bulbs - ugh. I could buy one locally for $14 or get 10 for $12 online.

In this case my value equation says buying local and not storing nine bulbs pointlessly for decades is worth a few bucks to me.

Ross of Ottawa
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Ikea prob sold many millions of these. I saw many around and pics come up right away when searching 'halogen Ikea lamp.' Many search hits are labelled 'vintage' 😂

It's the telescopic Expressivo model. Mine's white like this pic. Got or had one yourself?

Many pics don't show the little adjuster stick. This black one shows it, but it likely breaks off for many owners.

I wouldn't be surprised if the halogen bulb emits in the UV somewhat, and degrades the plastic, helping it along.

Ross of Ottawa
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I think Ikea single-handedly saved the languishing TV rabbit-ears industry with that lamp. The adjustable telescoping arms are of the same construction. 😂