the clamp is described by users as 'flimsy'. just how weak is this clamp? my current lamps also have clamp attachments, but they are quite secure.
1796555
The clamp is not strong enough if you want to attached the lamp to a stand. I used additional clamp to secure the lamp.
1796556
Buy at your local hardware store. The ones on Amazon are factory Rejects. I know I bought srveral, some from Amazon and some from a couple of local stores. The ones from local hardware stores are Very secure. All from Amazon are useless and just hang down. If you eant something just hanging straight down AND you have to Attach the Clamp part Yourself. Hardware stores the come factory attached already which is much more sturdy. Sorry ibought from Amazon (same exact thing as from Wal-Mart CHEAP)
1796557
I would say it is the same or better than other lights I've had. I tightened the wing nuts with pliers and it has held together in spite of chickens and roosters flying and landing on the shield hard enough to break the heat lamp bulb but never breaking the clamp or any other component. I have four of them in a horse stall with as many as 100 full size RI Red hens and roosters and nothing has broken other than the bulbs. That has been over the past 6 months.
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The problem is not with the clamp where it attaches to your fixture, the problem is at the end where the clamp attaches to the lamp and lampshade. That part is so weak it will not support the weight of the lamp or lampshade so whenever you try to position it, it sags. The clamp attaches to the lamp body with some kind of screw type latch, and it is what is flimsy and weak for the weight it should be able to support. Now if you plan to use the clam where the lamp hangs upside down, then I this weakness will work for you. But I say, Don't buy it. Let the manufacturer make it work correctly, cause right now It sucks. Even the lampshade is flimsy, and can bend or dent easily. The problem is not with the clamp where it attaches to your fixture, the problem is at the end where the clamp attaches to the lamp and lampshade. That part is so weak it will not support the weight of the lamp or lampshade so whenever you try to position it, it sags. The clamp attaches to the lamp body with some kind of screw type latch, and it is what is flimsy and weak for the weight it should be able to support. Now if you plan to use the clam where the lamp hangs upside down, then I this weakness will work for you. But I say, Don't buy it. Let the manufacturer make it work correctly,... » Read More The problem is not with the clamp where it attaches to your fixture, the problem is at the end where the clamp attaches to the lamp and lampshade. That part is so weak it will not support the weight of the lamp or lampshade so whenever you try to position it, it sags. The clamp attaches to the lamp body with some kind of screw type latch, and it is what is flimsy and weak for the weight it should be able to support. Now if you plan to use the clam where the lamp hangs upside down, then I this weakness will work for you. But I say, Don't buy it. Let the manufacturer make it work correctly, cause right now It sucks. Even the lampshade is flimsy, and can bend or dent easily. « Show Less
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If the clamp is mounted on an upright post, the light will go horizontally over your area to be lighted--which would be fine in almost all circumstances because of the swing allowed by the lamp itself. Your ability to attach it to the post may or may not cause problems, depending on the post.
1250135
I hang all my brooder lamps and I have 3 or 4 of these same types. If I remember correctly the clamp comes removed and you have to assemble it. There is a bent piece of metal for hanging the lamp, this is where I attach my string, rope, or chain to hang the lamp.
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The clamp is metal and it is a good thing as the glass is quite heavy so I am sure anything less than metal would definitely not work. I ordered a spare lamp/bulb with mine as I do not want to be without this unit! I pan gold under it daily and would go stir crazy if I could not enjoy this hobby!
2150715
I don't use a clamp. I hang a lamp by wrapping the cord around the upper arm of the bracket attached vertically to the side wall of the aquarium.
2264681
it comes w/a "c" clamp that has about a 3 inch capacity...simply clamp the light w/it's stand to ur drawing table or workbench...very simple & quite solid...i'm giving it A+++
824919
I clipped it on a 40 watt standard bulb, fit perfectly. The clamp is flexible enough to move as needed. Hope this helps
945797
yes, there is a good clamp that comes with it. Hubby (engineer) attached mine to the build in book shelf behind my cutting table, ( the cutting table folds) He did not have to do anything special to attach it. have had no problems with it. this is a great lamp. I love it.
509757
The clamp is plastic, and not all that thick. I'm not sure exactly what your set up is, but I'm thinking it will not work how you want it to with out some reinforcing.
1648089
The actual mount is a round hole where the entire lamp sits in. There is a screw which allows you to secure the whole lamp. The had of the lamp can swivel in many directions and you can screw the pivots tight enough so they will stay in one position. This lamp is very big, as long add you have enough room to secure and pivot I don't see why not. The mount is just a metal clamp with a screw like press to fasten to a desk. Very similar to a C-clamp
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John..unfortunately I sent this item back. The switch to turn the light bulb on was plastic and very flimsy. From the picture I thought the grips were stainless steel-twist to-turn-on...similar to the portable ones we use in the ER) however, they were plastic grips and didn't have the weight that felt sturdy -if that makes sense. I can't say for sure about the bulb attatchment...
2102656
Yes it can..the clamp is one piece in the lamp goes into the clamp with a screw hole to keep it stable. So you're good to go
1758985
There is not a clamp. There is a stand sold separately that I use, that holds it so it's facing straight down (which I understand is how this type of bulb should be).
1053453
I think the lamp is weighted well. When I extend the arm out fully with the second (upper) pole on the same side of the main (bottom) pole as the head of the lamp, it does lean slightly, but it's still secure. To prevent the slight lean, I use the lamp with the second (upper) pole on the opposite side of the main (bottom pole) from the head of the lamp - this is how it's shown in the listing image here on Amazon. Hope that makes sense.
1083941
It had a clamp... but I returned that lamp... I was unhappy with the distortion in the lens and the placement of the lights.
976785
There is plenty of adjustment on the clamp, which allows it to be attached to a thick table edge. Also the clamp is made very heavy duty to accommodate the weight of the lamp and its support arms. The lamp is very heavy and the design of the clamp is great to handle its load. Based on these assets, as long as you clamp it very tight, I would say yes.
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I'm not certain. My lamp is attached to a flat desk. The clamp is very secure, but the lamp itself does have some weight to it that may cause some sliding or shifting to occur on a slant. Sorry I cannot give you a definite answer.