Quampapetet Posted October 5, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I have cruised Royal Caribbean and Carnival, but not Celebrity. We're thinking of going on the Celebrity Summit next year. I am wondering what type(s) of light bulbs are used in the staterooms, including the bathrooms. Fluorescent, halogen, incandescent, LED? I ask because of a medical condition. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quampapetet Posted October 8, 2014 Author #2 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Bueller? Bueller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warmwinds Posted October 8, 2014 #3 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Not something most people would notice unless there was a problem, I would think. We were recently on Summit, and the lights were very bright (so I don't think they are LED). And I didn't notice that flickering thing so I don't think they are fluorescent. They have the recessed lighting in the ceiling, plus the bedside lamps. Maybe someone heading on board shortly will pay better attention for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monicajay Posted October 8, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 8, 2014 just out of curiosity, what's the condition? Never heard of this before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted October 8, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I suggest you contact special_needs@celebrity.com to get the answer you need. First because they can contact the ship and be 100% sure you are getting the correct answer and if you needed any minor modifications that could be achieved within the constraints of the electrical systems onboard they can arrange that If your allergy is significant, I would not risk the reports back from guests which may or may not be accurate In our experience, Special Services is very good indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisnered Posted October 8, 2014 #6 Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) As far as I can remember (two years ago on Summit) the lighting in our stateroom was a mix - some LED downlighting, some CFL, and some Halogen mini spots. I think all of the fixtures have been relamped with whatever up-to-date technology could be refitted into each particular fixture. I assume that the mix is about the same now as it was. I first noticed this inconsistent mix at the bed - two recessed downlights were shining on the head of the bed with a cold, harsh blue-white quality on the upper end of the linens (LED lamps, I think) and the bottom of the bed had the eerie yellowy glow from the other downlights in the room. I assumed that those fixture had CFL refits. Other elements in the room - at the desk/mirror, for example, had the pulsing and color quality of fluorescent. Unfortunately I don't recall the bath clearly - except that the lighting for shaving wasn't the best - eerie yellowish fluorescent glow there too. Had I been a woman trying to make up there, I might have become suicidal. :D Edited October 8, 2014 by gisnered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cle-guy Posted October 9, 2014 #7 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Summit has extensively replaced most public space lighting to LED in the hallways. I noticed elevators still had halogen. In cabins, it seems that as the former halogen bulbs go out, they are replaced by LED (I noticed half of my MR-16 bulbs were LED, others still halogen). The large ceiling lights seem to be Compact fluorescent bulb, and the bathrooms are fluorescent. I pay attention to lighting as I seem to have an infatuation in it. I replaced all my home bulbs from Incandescent to LED and saved about $50 a month on electric. In my retail stores, we replaced hot spot lights to LED and saved a ton of money on Air conditioning costs alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quampapetet Posted October 11, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted October 11, 2014 just out of curiosity, what's the condition? Never heard of this before. Several medical conditions are affected by fluorescents, including migraines, seizures, lupus, autism, and more, plus people can be allergic so get burns on their arms when sitting under fluorescents. Personally, I have migraines that are triggered by fluorescents, so I get diarrhea, dizziness or vertigo, nausea, vomiting, pins-and-needles, and more (with the dizziness/vertigo and nausea getting worse from touch from my head to torso, making it impossible to wear a hat to help protect myself or a bag on my shoulders). All sorts of "fun". :p I have special tinted glasses that help, but they're not 100% effective, plus I can't wear them in the shower and all, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quampapetet Posted October 11, 2014 Author #9 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I suggest you contact special_needs@celebrity.com to get the answer you need. First because they can contact the ship and be 100% sure you are getting the correct answer and if you needed any minor modifications that could be achieved within the constraints of the electrical systems onboard they can arrange that If your allergy is significant, I would not risk the reports back from guests which may or may not be accurate In our experience, Special Services is very good indeed Thanks! I figured ppl here might get it more correct over the cruise line, but I will try that, too. :) Glad to hear they might be better than some of the other cruise lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quampapetet Posted October 11, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted October 11, 2014 As far as I can remember (two years ago on Summit) the lighting in our stateroom was a mix - some LED downlighting, some CFL, and some Halogen mini spots. I think all of the fixtures have been relamped with whatever up-to-date technology could be refitted into each particular fixture. I assume that the mix is about the same now as it was. I first noticed this inconsistent mix at the bed - two recessed downlights were shining on the head of the bed with a cold, harsh blue-white quality on the upper end of the linens (LED lamps, I think) and the bottom of the bed had the eerie yellowy glow from the other downlights in the room. I assumed that those fixture had CFL refits. Other elements in the room - at the desk/mirror, for example, had the pulsing and color quality of fluorescent. Unfortunately I don't recall the bath clearly - except that the lighting for shaving wasn't the best - eerie yellowish fluorescent glow there too. Had I been a woman trying to make up there, I might have become suicidal. :D Strange that it is so mixed! You had me laughing with your last line!!! :D So glad I rarely wear makeup (besides an anti-oil powder all over my face)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quampapetet Posted October 11, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Summit has extensively replaced most public space lighting to LED in the hallways. I noticed elevators still had halogen. In cabins, it seems that as the former halogen bulbs go out, they are replaced by LED (I noticed half of my MR-16 bulbs were LED, others still halogen). The large ceiling lights seem to be Compact fluorescent bulb, and the bathrooms are fluorescent. I pay attention to lighting as I seem to have an infatuation in it. I replaced all my home bulbs from Incandescent to LED and saved about $50 a month on electric. In my retail stores, we replaced hot spot lights to LED and saved a ton of money on Air conditioning costs alone. Thanks for the info.!! :cool: That's pretty amazing savings you got by switching to LED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted October 11, 2014 #12 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Because they are in the process of changing out lights, unfortunately you may not be able to learn ahead of time what lighting you will encounter in your stateroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quampapetet Posted October 12, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Because they are in the process of changing out lights, unfortunately you may not be able to learn ahead of time what lighting you will encounter in your stateroom Thanks for that info.! Since the cruise won't be for another year (it is to celebrate a family anniversary with hopefully a bunch of us going), hopefully the lighting will be pretty much switched by then as to be predictable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monicajay Posted October 12, 2014 #14 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Several medical conditions are affected by fluorescents, including migraines, seizures, lupus, autism, and more, plus people can be allergic so get burns on their arms when sitting under fluorescents. Personally, I have migraines that are triggered by fluorescents, so I get diarrhea, dizziness or vertigo, nausea, vomiting, pins-and-needles, and more (with the dizziness/vertigo and nausea getting worse from touch from my head to torso, making it impossible to wear a hat to help protect myself or a bag on my shoulders). All sorts of "fun". :p I have special tinted glasses that help, but they're not 100% effective, plus I can't wear them in the shower and all, of course. Wow! Sounds really yucky. I teach and most schools are all fluorescent. :rolleyes: I'm sure Special Services will make sure you have a cabin with the right lighting. Enjoy the Summit, loved it so much we booked again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quampapetet Posted October 14, 2014 Author #15 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Wow! Sounds really yucky. I teach and most schools are all fluorescent. :rolleyes: I'm sure Special Services will make sure you have a cabin with the right lighting. Enjoy the Summit, loved it so much we booked again. Yup, and two preventive meds have helped me, but I had severely painful side-effects to them, so had to stop taking them (tried them at different times, not together). Had an allergic reaction to another med, which the pharmacy pamphlet said could become fatal - lovely! :rolleyes: Sounds like the Summit is a good pick! Thanks! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DottieV Posted October 15, 2014 #16 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I suffer from atypical migraines, mostly causing vertigo. I went to an ear/nose/throat specialist and he recommended taking magnesium at bedtime and vitamin B in the morning. Much nicer than meclizine. (although Meclizine is used for seasickness). You might want to ask your dr. about them. I haven't had a breakthrough in 6 months! We were on the Summit in July and I did not find any of the lights to be bothersome. Hope you can say the same after your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylroslyn Posted October 15, 2014 #17 Share Posted October 15, 2014 As far as I can remember (two years ago on Summit) the lighting in our stateroom was a mix - some LED downlighting, some CFL, and some Halogen mini spots. I think all of the fixtures have been relamped with whatever up-to-date technology could be refitted into each particular fixture. I assume that the mix is about the same now as it was. I first noticed this inconsistent mix at the bed - two recessed downlights were shining on the head of the bed with a cold, harsh blue-white quality on the upper end of the linens (LED lamps, I think) and the bottom of the bed had the eerie yellowy glow from the other downlights in the room. I assumed that those fixture had CFL refits. Other elements in the room - at the desk/mirror, for example, had the pulsing and color quality of fluorescent. Unfortunately I don't recall the bath clearly - except that the lighting for shaving wasn't the best - eerie yellowish fluorescent glow there too. Had I been a woman trying to make up there, I might have become suicidal. :D Generally speaking we women do not become suicidal over the bad make-up lighting in the bathroom, since there is a vanity. What we do become suicidal over are the hairdryers. I could let my black lab breath on me and he could dry my hair faster. There is nothing like looking at the clock and its 8:15 and the whole back of your head is still wet......lol. Now I bring my own...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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