Anglepoise covers materials and workmanship for life on lamps bought since 2020, but you have to register within 90 days, keep the receipt, and the cover stays with the first owner.
Build22/30
It has aluminum arms and shade, chrome-plated fittings and a cast iron base under a steel cover, balanced by constant tension springs with about 36 inches of reach.
Track record20/20
George Carwardine's lamp launched in 1935 and Anglepoise still sells it under the same name.
Repairable19/20
Anglepoise sells spring kits, bases, switches and arm fixing kits for the 1227, and its guarantee says it will cover repairs for general wear and tear.
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Warranty, 30. What the company will actually fix or replace, read from their own policy.
Build, 30. Materials and construction, and whether there's anything to wear out.
Track record, 20. How long the maker has been making this well.
Repairable, 20. Whether you can get it fixed instead of replacing it.
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