Effective introduction to phototherapy without nasty surprises

Preface:
The benefits of light therapy devices, especially in the winter months, has now occupied sufficiently and so these devices have become well established in Germany. In addition to the more expensive models from the market leader Philips, there are now many effective devices from other manufacturers. Whether the Klarstein Mini Lichtdusche worth his salt should clarify this review.

Packaging and Design:
The Klarstein mini light shower was 3-fold secured in a large cardboard box, which in turn contains a small very sturdy outer packing in turn, is the sales package. I think safe as it gets. The light shower is in 2 Styrofoam trays and can be found easily. It is ca.28cm high, 20.5 cm wide and 7 cm deep. The back and bottom are made of gray plastic which acts rather favorable. Does one bit of pressure, it can be pressed to a minimum. For a light shower but the strength is sufficient. The white front (diffuser) is made of white plastic and makes a good impression. Bottom right of the unit, there is a silver on / off switch. The light shower has on the back a recess for a screw, so that a wall mounting is possible, it can, however, also has a fold-out stand just stand. The light shower is compact and space, for example on the desk is quickly found for you. Due to its low weight, it is no problem to transport you and use in different locations.

Technology and function:
In the Klarstein mini light shower a 45 Watt daylight lamp special design is integrated into the light color "daylight white". This light color and brightness needed by the human body, especially in the winter months, when we due to the shortened days and less sunlight can not take the regular amount of light. The light shower is to be installed in the vicinity of the face so that the light can be received. Ideally, one uses the light shower in the morning until noon. A nightly use is not recommended, as this irritates the body and can make it difficult to fall asleep. One can work as usual on the PC, read during use, phone, etc. Since the lamp is very bright with a maximum brightness of 10,000 lux, you should not look for a longer period directly at the lamp you. In this light shower there is no brightness control (dimmer) but only an ON / OFF switch. Likewise, no countdown timer has been installed.

In practice, the light is bright enough and the light color corresponds to the activating "daylight white". The lamp is already directly after turning very pale, even though according to the instructions, the maximum brightness will be achieved only after a few minutes. Through the diffuser the light is very well spread and the outline of the special light source can only be guessed. The lamp flickers not even turn right after. In extended operation, the light shower is in accordance with the power of about 45 watts "lukewarm".

The manufacturer must present in a complete German manual in which the application distances, times and distances are accurately described.

Conclusion:
I use daylight lamps or light showers for several years. For an entry-level price in this market segment you get a solid light shower, which in terms of their main Augenmerkes - not hide behind more expensive models have to - the light. The smaller sacrificing the subjective value of Kunstoffkorpusses compared to devices from Philips are absolutely justifiable in terms of the significant lower price. The Klarstein mini light shower is suitable for all those who are looking for a low-priced device with excellent light output and thereby able to dispense with additional functions such as dimming and Countdown Timer. The product has in relation to price my expectations in terms of quality and function fully met without lead, in my view here negative aspects to a point deduction.

Therefore is the Rating: 5 full stars ****

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