There are a variety of ways of lighting a home and this can range from ceiling and wall mounted lights to portable floor and table lamps. Most are operated by a simple on/off switch, although there are a few alternatives to this these days. Touch lamp control is an option that is most commonly used in table and floor lamps and this can be a good option to consider.
Touch lamp control uses a sensor installed in the lamp that allows it to be switched on an off by simply tapping the base. While some touch lamps are produced as simple on/off models, other lamps can have a few brightness settings. By tapping the lamp you can cycle through the brightness settings to find the one that best suits your needs. In most cases touch lamps will have up to three brightness settings to select from.
Touch lamp control models are commonly used in the bedroom as bedside cabinet lamps, although they can be used in many different locations in a home. The basic advantage comes when you try to switch on the lamp in the dark. On a standard lamp you many need to fumble around to find the switch and this can be a little frustrating. However, with a touch lamp it is simply a case of tapping the base of the lamp and the light comes on and this can be an easier way to switch on a light when your home is in darkness.
Lights that use touch lamp control can be found for sale at a number of locations. Touch Lamps Online is an internet retailer that has a wide range of styles available and these include contemporary, traditional and glass lamps. Both floor and table lamps are available with the costs for these varying between around $30 and $140. Touch lamps can also be found in bricks and mortar stores with retailers such as Lowes, Target and Macys being locations where they can be found for sale. Again the cost for these varies from around $30 to $40 for more affordable models to just over $100. The cost will typically depend on the size and the style of the lamp.
If you have an existing floor or table lamp that you would like to turn into a touch control model this is possible to do. Comfort House is a company that produces a touch lamp control switch that retails for around $9. This is a switch that can be used on lamps that have a metal socket with the bulb in an upright position. This is simple to install and is basically screwed into the existing lamp to provide it with touch control.
Touch lamp control is a simple method of switching a table or floor lamp on and off and does away with the traditional flip switch. It can be a good option to have for the lamps in your home and can make them easy to control, with a simple tap being all that is required to switch your lamps on and off.