Can you use energy saver bulbs with this lamp (since incandescent bulbs are on their way out)?
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Yes!!! if ever you consider buying this lamp, 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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Gabriel, I'm not sure since we bought a large amout of incandescent bulbs. You could try it. Or contact the manufacturer or seller and ask them. Good luck.
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No, but they can be made so by screwing a dusk-to-dawn auto switch between the bulb and the socket. You would then leave the lamp switched "on", of course.
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I think most of the new led bulbs can be used in any lamp. Although I am not using one in this particular lamp I am using them in several standard 110 volt sockets
919691
Yes, they are amazing like that :) Just a suggestion, tho: I'd really recommend that you use an LED bulb for this lamp since it doesn't heat up. Also, using a 40W equivalent LED Globe bulb 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 (Pack of 4) G25 LED Bulb 6W, Warm white, 3000K, 40W Globe Bulb Incandescent Replacement, clear Cover, Dimmable, UL Listed, Energy star certified,
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Depends on how long you leave it on, and type of bulb that you put in it. I use LED bulbs, which only need 1/10th of the amount of energy that incandescent bulbs.
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I use this light with a dimmer, which needs incandescent bulbs. The energy saving spiral or twist bulbs also fit the socket of this light. I use these lights in my bedroom over each nightstand. Have had them for about a year - no problems at all - and still love them.
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Yes. This particular light only consumes 12 Watts, so it is totally safe to use in a fixture rated up to 60W. Your lamp rating is based on actual electrical power consumed by the bulb, and old incandescent bulbs are rated and sold by their power dissipation (for example, 60 Watts). Newer bulbs (fluorescent and LED) often use an "equivalent power" rating to compare the light output to the old incandescent standard--not to describe the actual power consumed. That means that this bulb puts out the same amount of light as an old 60W incandescent, but only consumes 12W.
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Yes if you are using a incadescent lamp. I would recommend putting the dimmer on the 120v side as they are easy to come by. The 120v electronic (Triac/Diac) are inexpensive.
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I use LED bulbs in mine, which generate very little heat. If you used regular incandescent bulbs, the bulbs probably would get quite hot. There is a wattage limit on the lamp--- I think 60W/bulb maximum--- but, depending on what your lighting needs are, 180W total is probably more than most people would need, anyway.
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I'm not sure, but don't see why not. Is there a reason you don't want an incandescent bulb used? If you use the squiggley bulb, it may not fit.
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You can use three way bulb. I use reg bulb. Doesn't need special bulb. I love my lamps.
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I am not sure about the light per lampshade but you can put energy efficient bulbs, you just need to get the right ones if you have a dimmer.
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I don't know why you couldn't. One uses about the same energy as a 100 watt light bulb. You'll want to make sure you set them on something solid like a sheet of plywood not directly on the insulation as they do get warm.
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I believe you can. I wrote my review prematurely, within a day, this lamp stopped working completely. It may be the bulbs. I haven't had the time to even try to look at it. If you haven't already ordered this, I'd say save your money.
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I don't know why not. The light is more like natural daylight than flourescent lamps, and I know they are used for that purpose.
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No special bulbs- I happen to have in the energy efficient ones and they do stick out a wee bit. You may use regular bulbs
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I frankly do not know, but I do not see why one could not use an energy efficient bulb with this device. I am thinking of the spiral bulbs...Is that the bulb you are asking about?