I have a narrow space that does not need much as far as lumen output but tired of replacing fixtures from big box - will these accept CFL type bulbs?
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Yes, CFL works, but I don't like the "warm up" time it takes them to hit their stated lumen output. The unit clearly states the maximum watts the unit can handle - which is pretty high.Like a previous responder, I switched over to led's. More expensive, of course.
840361
They are 150W max each bulb and designed for standard PAR38 floodlights. CFL's would probably work, but I would use LED if the goal is long life between bulb replacements or lower power. Something like: "Philips 422196 17-Watt PAR38 LED Outdoor Flood Light Bulb" available on Amazon. You shouldn't have any issue with the fixture itself - high quality and long lasting.
840362
CFL will work but takes a few minutes to warm up and light to max capacity. I heard in very cold weather areas, CFL may not be able to light to its max lighting power at all. Also heard that the constant off and on again would shorten the life span of a CFL. So I exchanged them to regular incandescent flood light bulbs but go with the "energy savers" ones where a 75W would output equivalent to a 90W as example.
840363
The short answer is yes, they will accept CFL bulbs, although my experience with them was not good. I initially used some GE CFL's (I don't know the model, but they were flood-type bulbs). The first few nights when the motion lights were activated they CFL's would come on, but on the 3rd or 4th night when they were activated they would turn on, but the CFL's were giving off a weird color and were only about half as bright as they were the first two nights. If I turned the motion lights to a constant "on" state, the CFL's would then eventually brighten and the color would return, but never 100% as on the first few nights. This happened with all 4 bulbs I was using. I returned them and replaced them with incandescent 100w floodlights after that, so I don't have any long term experience with them.
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Any fluorescent light fixture will work on these bulbs. You have to modify the fixture to direct route the line power directly into the end connections, by-passing the ballast. This is very easy to do and only takes a few minutes. I am sure they make fixtures without the balasts for these lamps, and if you are starting from scratch I would expect these to be cheaper than fluorescent lamp fixtures, maybe a little harder to find. I was retrofitting and replacing fluorescent bulbs with LED bulbs, so this conversion meant I did not have to buy new fixtures.
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I only use chandelier bulbs, the old kind. Besides we have that light on a dimmer switch and CFL bulbs don't work on dimmers. The shades have two wire loops inside that slide onto the bulbs. I doubt they would fit CFLs.
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Thank you for your responses. Does CFL have to do with the size of the base? Is that why it wouldn't be compatible Raymond?
1745964
I have a chandelier type light fixture myself. These particular bulbs do not fit that style.
698970
You need dimmable CFL's but I would not use these as you will not find the range of dimming very good and there is a hum sometimes. I would get energy efficent LED bulbs or just stick to incandescent.
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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.
1840851
There are other choices but my lighting fixtures will not accommodate other size bulbs. Look at Lowe's or Home Depot for similar thread type and you will find something less expensive.
538146
They say not to but I don't understand why. I know that they are taller than a standard bulb so they sometimes won't fit. Led gives off less heat than a standard bulb. If the light you are installing this in isn't run at least 20hours a week you won't really have much savings vs a cfl
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Yes, it will take standard Edison screw based bulbs. It is shipped with an Edison screw based CFL, but you can use a standard A-19 bulb if you wish, perhaps in conjunction with a dimmer switch.
858728
Yes, but the bulbs must be dimmable. Most CFL bulbs are not dimmable; most other bulbs are. With 100 watt bulbs it is very bright - it makes a huge improvement to my bathroom.
1220723
Yes. All typical house style bulbs will fit in this fixture from incandescent to CFL, and even new LED. They screw in the typical lightbulb way, and then you install the class dome (which can be seen in the picture) over the bulb.
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I would check the Lutron website, they have a long list of dimmable CFLs and LEDs that are fully compatible with this dimmer. The customer support line is also very helpful.
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Sure. Mine are in recessed ceiling fixtures and work fine. Keep in mind this type of light produces like one-tenth the heat of an old-fashioned incandescent bulb. That's why it is so energy-efficient- minimal energy lost as heat.
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To my knowledge, I don't think so.There are cfl bulbs that are specifically designed for dimmer operation.
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Try these in a reflector lamp. Cheaper. There is also a one inch extension if it is too short. Get them a home center and return if they don't work. CFLs are dim. I like to double up. 10-Pack E26/E27 Light Socket Splitter Adapter - Y Socket (makes 2 sockets for E26 bulbs from one bulb socket)
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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.