The lamps you're not allowed to have. Exploring the Dubai lamps

Why HN readers recommended it

HN points to it as proof that efficient, long-lived LED bulbs can be built and as an example of well-designed lamps.

This is a summary from the source dataset, not an endorsement by Hacker News or the video creator.

Video & recommendation details

Creator / channel

bigclivedotcom

Topic

led bulb design

Format

explainer

Level

intermediate

HN recommenders in dataset

5

HN mentions in dataset

15

Recommendation years in dataset

2021–2026

These counts and years describe the included Hacker News records; they are not YouTube views or the video’s publication date.

From the original HN conversations

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• I think this one here appeared because it's been featured on hackaday recently[1], which got featured there because Youtube channel "bigclivedotcom" made a video about them[2], which blew through the roof because of some Youtube-algorithm-doodads? Compared to his recent other videos, this really stands out …

• I love my incandescent bulbs. It is a threat to remove them. The heat they produce is amazing in the winter. I use a 100 watt bulb to keep me warm at my desk. Heat bodies not buildings. I've been practicing this since a child …

• although it certainly is true these days, that the average LED based bulb is pushing those LEDs hard, which incidentally also makes them less efficient, rather than just using more of them at the same wattage. Check out the dubai lamp to see a lamp …