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Those where everywhere in the late 80s, complete with 80W incandescent light bulbs. I'm not suggestion that it can't catch fire, but even if it did wouldn't the paper would burn so fast that not enough heat is generated to ignite anything else?

by rogerrogerr1 hours ago|

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Betcha there’s an LED in there creating less waste heat than the sunlight hitting it during the day.

Would you like to buy a fire insurance policy against the specific casualty of that lamp igniting from its light source and burning OP’s flat down? I’ll sell you one for a great price.

by 866-RON-0-FEZ1 hours ago|

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I don't know when's the last time you handled an Edison base LED bulb but they get really goddamn hot at the base where they cram all the improperly-cooled electronics into an area the size of a thumbnail.

You're literally arguing that rice paper is an acceptable material for electrical safety.

Frayed cord, damaged/defective socket, the list of potential ignition sources goes on but hey let's wrap it all in dry grass and kindling.

by rogerrogerr1 hours ago|

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Looks like this is the product: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/gullsudare-pendant-lamp-shade-w...

They pair it with a 2.8W bulb: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/solhetta-led-bulb-e26-450-lumen...

Less than an ancient phone charger. OP’s flat will be fine.

by 866-RON-0-FEZ1 hours ago|

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No one is lighting a room with a 2.8W LED (equivalent to a 25W incandescent). That is barely enough light for a focused desk lamp.

by rogerrogerr1 hours ago|

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40W equivalent, if you read the link.

And in OP’s pictures, I totally believe that’s the bulb they’re using. Notice they have a desk lamp for up close work, and a freaking enormous window to let in sunlight. No need to flood the space with light with the hanging pendant thing.