07-09-2007, 01:41 AM
I've had it for 4-5 years. yes, the knob is high and rough on the fingers, but I keep it plugged into a socket connected to the switch. You can use 2 way incandescent bulbs if you want, but I installed a a CFL in mine. I wish someone made 2 way CFL bulbs though. Not bad for 5 bucks.