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Natural Salt Lamps
Salt lamps are made from pieces of natural salt lit from within by T light candles or electric lights causing them to glow with the natural orange or pink colour of salt.
As salt is a natural substance each lamp varies. Some are paler, others more orange. Usually they have patches of various colours often in bands across the salt. Trace minerals in the salt give it these attractive colours. Lamps also vary in their proportions and are sold by weight. The salt is millions of years old and is mined in the foothills of the Himalayas where it has lain undisturbed and unpolluted.
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Electric Salt Lamps
These lamps have a bulb in the hale drilled in the centre of the block of salt. The salt is mounted on a wooden base to allow the electrical cord to enter the lamp and to protect the surface where the lamp is placed.
Some lamps have a natural finish while others are carved into shapes such as spheres or egg shapes.
The Prosperity Basket lamp consists of an elegant black iron frame with pieces of natural salt piled inside. At the centre is an electric lamp. The light shines through the pieces of salt .
The Prosperity Basket lamp consists of an elegant black iron frame with pieces of natural salt piled inside. At the centre is an electric lamp. The light shines through the pieces of salt.
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Candle Salt Lamps
As well as electric salt lamps we have ranges of candle salt lamps. These have a T light candle in a hole drilled in the centre of the lamp. Some design have a natural finish while others are shaped into an egg like shape. The bases of the lamps are sawn flat so they stand evenly.
We also have an elegant spiral metal frame holding a conical piece of salt. Again a T light is used to illuminate the salt and show its colours.
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Benefits of Salt Lamps
Apart from their aesthetic beauty giving a warm glow to dark corners of rooms for instance salt lamps are reputed for a variety of beneficial effects such as ionising air in a room
Salt lamps have been used as natural treatments for conditions such as:
- Rheumatism
- Allergies
- Respiratory diseases
- Migraine
- High blood pressure
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Therapy in Salt Mines
Some salt mines have set up rooms underground for therapeutic use. Historically being with salt has been associated with good health particularly with respiratory problems such as therapy for asthma. There is a lot of anecdotal evidence of benefits gained from this. Some Russian mines have set up underground rooms for people to spend time in.
So far we have only seen anecdotal evidence and assertions of the benefits of salt. We would be interested in any links or references to medical or research evidence. Please email us if you can supply us with any information regarding this
Where can I use a salt lamp?
The lamps can be used in any place where you work rest or sleep. Salt lamps are not recommended in areas of high humidity such as kitchens and bathrooms. Salt is hygroscopic and absorbs moisture from the air. It is advised to place lamps on a mat to protect polished or delicate surfaces.
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Caring for salt lamps
As salt tends to attract moisture these lamps should not be washed or used in humid situations or out of doors. If they do show signs of dampness turning on the lamp or lighting the candle will dry them out. It is a good idea to run salt lamps for a short while every few days so that warmth of the bulb or the candle keeps the salt dry. Ensure first that any electrical parts are dry before using the lamp. If you have any doubts do not use a lamp before checking with an electrician.
Salt lamps can be cleaned by dusting with a soft brush. The bulb may be changed by withdrawing the light fitting from the base. Replace the bulb with a similar one. They use small Edison screw fitting pygmy or candle bulbs of 15 or 25W. If the fuse in a plug fails it should be replaced with an identical fuse. T light candles are readily available and can be replaced from the top of the salt crystals.
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