Ektralamp FAQs

Q: What are Ektralamps?

A: Ektralamp is a brand name of Wolcraft for a line of lights consisting of slim light tubes containing arrays of LEDs. The unique design provides even illumination along the entire width of the lamp which can be as narrow as ten inches or as wide as sixty inches.

Q: Where are Ektralamps made?

A: The lamps are handcrafted in a suburb of Cleveland Ohio.

Q: How soon can I expect my Ektralamp to ship?

A: While we often have a few piano and music stand lamps in stock, most often the lights are made to order. Normally lights will ship within two calendar weeks from time of order. Often they will ship sooner. We will let you know if there are any delays beyond two weeks, and let you know by e-mail when your lamp ships.

Q: What are LEDs?

A: LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. LEDs are small solid-state electronic devices which radiate light when small amounts of current are passed through them. LEDs are available in a variety of colors.

Q: What are the benefits of LEDs?

A: LEDs create almost no heat, consume very little power, are very long lasting, and are not harmful to the environment when thrown out.

Q: How do I replace burned out LEDs?

A: As LEDs do not burn out and thus do not need to be replaced, they are permanently installed.

Q: Do LEDs burn out?

A: Unlike incandescent or flourescent light sources, LEDs do not burn out. In time the amount of light produced by LEDs gradually reduces. Typically LEDs reduce to half-brightness after from 50,000 to 100,000 hours of use. If you used LED-based lamps 8 hours a day, 365 days a year, the LEDs would have a useful life of more than 17 years!

Q: How long do batteries last in battery powered Ektralamps?

A: Our test have shown alkaline batteries to be reduced to about 1/2 voltage (brightness) after constant use, 24 hours a day, for seven days.

Q. Do you ship to Canada?

A. Yes. We have shipped to several Canadian customers.