Can a CFL bulb instead of incandescent be used? Will it stick out & blind you?
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A CFL bulb will work but it will stick out. Because it sticks out it not only blinds you but easily shatters if you hit your PC monitor or anything else. Also CFL life in a recessed, down shade, desk lamp will last only about one-fourth of its advertised life.I am currently using an LED bulb and I am very pleased since I installed it in July, 2013. I bought an 800 Lumen (60 watt equiv.) Philips LED bulb for $10.97. That sounds expensive when compared to a $1.24 CFL bulb, but if my LED research bears out my total cost per year (includes electric bill at $0.11 per kWh) will be $7.44 vs. $12.48 for the CFL and $37.75 for a standard 60 watt incandescent bulb. I hope this helps. A CFL bulb will work but it will stick out. Because it sticks out it not only blinds you but easily shatters if you hit your PC monitor or anything else. Also CFL life in a recessed, down shade, desk lamp will last only about one-fourth of its advertised life.I am currently using an LED bulb and I am very pleased since I installed it in July, 2013. I bought an 800 Lumen (60 watt equiv.) Philips LED bulb for $10.97. That sounds expensive when compared to a $1.24 CFL bulb, but if my LED research bears out my total cost per year (includes electric bill at $0.11 per kWh) will be $7.44 vs.... » Read More A CFL bulb will work but it will stick out. Because it sticks out it not only blinds you but easily shatters if you hit your PC monitor or anything else. Also CFL life in a recessed, down shade, desk lamp will last only about one-fourth of its advertised life.I am currently using an LED bulb and I am very pleased since I installed it in July, 2013. I bought an 800 Lumen (60 watt equiv.) Philips LED bulb for $10.97. That sounds expensive when compared to a $1.24 CFL bulb, but if my LED research bears out my total cost per year (includes electric bill at $0.11 per kWh) will be $7.44 vs. $12.48 for the CFL and $37.75 for a standard 60 watt incandescent bulb. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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Sorry I returned this lamp due to shipping damage, but if memory serves me yes you can use a smaller CFL bulb in this fixture equivalent to a 100 watt incandescent. Hope this helps out!
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Yes, CLF bulbs work fine. CLF bulbs have various color temperatures. For a warm incandescent effect use an "indoor" color type. For a white florescent effect use a CFL with a "daylight" color type. You can also buy bulbs which are compact and will extend less than an incandescent bulb.
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I had to return the product because it did not clamp on my desk so have no knowledge of bulb usage. Sorry.
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I was disappointed to discover that although the lamp was supposedly sized for a three way CFL bulb, you had to jam a typically sized three way and push the harp slightly to one side. Plan B was to try a single wattage CFL bulb. The gift was for my parents and I learned a few weeks ago that they had substituted the smaller sized, single wattage bulb (think they used whatever was in the house (60 or 75 watt CFL)) for the three way I put in initially. So far, they've had no issues.
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It's working great for me with 3 9.5-watt Cree dimmable LEDs. It definitely won't work with CFL's unless they are specifically dimmable CFL's, and probably not even then.
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Yes - You can use CFLs in any regular light bulb socket - where have you been past few years? :-) And yes I have CFLs in these lamps as well as 100% of my house. Out of 5 stars I would rate these lamps 3.5. Not quite as nice as I was hoping. Look great in the evening light, not so great in daylight.
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Yes, but CFL worked better for me on this fixture. I'd really recommend using a 100W equivalent CFL bulb. It worked best for me in terms of lighting (that is, if you want your light to be bright but also very relaxing for the eyes) and this bulb, specifically, is really durable and energy efficient. Hope it helps Triangle Bulbs T40144-4 (4 Pack) - 23-Watt (100W) Spiral Medium Base Natural Daylight (5000K) CFL Light Bulbs, 4 PACK
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No the CFL bulbs will not be able to dim. The 2 sockets are standard e26 medium base bulbs, and are rated to 60 watts each.
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I see no reason why you cannot use a cfl bulb. Just make sure the wattage is no more than 40.
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Yes. I originally used a 42watt CFL bulb in and it worked fine, however it was too bright for the room so I switched it out with a 23 watt CFL which is equivalent to 100w incandescent.
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I have used it with a CFL, but I don't know if it will work with a LED bulb.
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Our unit is meant for 40w bulb. You can use CFL equivalent to a 40w reg. bulb.
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It will do fine with a cfl. Make sure you are using cfls in rooms that typically are lit for 30 minutes at a time and not areas that are quick on and off like a bathroom. Otherwise you will shorten life of bulb and receive no energy savings.
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No these are the old style incandescent bulb. We use in fixtures with dimmers that cfl's won't work with.
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Both can be used. I have a cfl in it and no problems. Only difference is the appeare since you can look through the crystals.
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yes works great with cfl, i have had a couple connected now for almost 2 years and havent lost the first bulb or eye,, i get the 42 watt cfl equal to a 200watt regular bulb,, gives off great light
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No! It will not work with CFL bulbs. It only works with incandescent light bulbs.
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No, you cannot use a regular or CFL bulb in these units. The light assembly has a transformer that will fry them, quickly. Must be high pressure sodium bulbs, only, and can't use a different watt sodium bulb, either. Great light assemblies, but very bright.
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Yes, the CFL bulbs won't make any difference however mine didn't work at all so I'd be a bit hesitant to make the purchase if I were you. Had nothing to do with the type of bulbs it just wouldn't work.