What size bulb base do the sockets fit? I see it says not to use A 19 incandescent, would you be able to use a standard size CFL?
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LED would work fine too because they don't give out as much heat. check out this link and they are LED A19 light bulb / standard size light bulb so it will last longer and save you money Triangle Bulbs (Pack Of 10) 12 Watt A19 LED Bulb, 75 Watt Incandescent Bulbs Replacement, 1055lm, Soft White, Dimmable,
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I believe they are saying a SHORT a19 incandescent bulb, maybe because the globe would be closer to the plastic cage and possibly melt it. A standard a19 should work fine.
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This bulb will not fit in a candelabra base socket. The socket size is the standard bulb size. (Medium base/ E26)
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I use a 23 watt CFL in my fixture with no problem. The limitation of the fixture is wattage so CFL and LED lights are ok if they will fit inside the globe.
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M. Hughes is right - these bulbs fit ye olde conventional medium-base sockets. I bet you're looking for something that fits in a mogul base. Google around for mogul lamps (there's a wikipedia article to help you verify if that's what you've got), and if so, you can find adapters that'll let you put in regular medium-base bulbs.
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They fit standard lamp sockets. However, the light quality may not be what you are used to. You may want a higher wattage. I have two of the in my bedroom ceiling fan and they aren't bright enough for me. Pay attention to the wattage max on your fixture. The bulb size is the same as a regular bulb.
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We have only used incandescent bulbs with our lamp. If there is nothing in the guide I would contact the manufacturer. Hope this helps.
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It fits a pretty standard light bulb- I used a 40watt incandescent, but you could totally use a cfl if you wanted.
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i had a Utilitech 15watt bulb for almost a year in it and it just died. i just started researching about why and i have a feeling this model isn't rated for CFLs since they have their own CFL specific dimmers. i'm not finding anywhere with a list of approved CFL bulbs for it either.
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The base on these is much smaller than your typical 60 watt bulb. I bought them for a chandelier and that's all they fit.
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Yes. The CFL bulb will fit. That is the type I use and it works quite well.
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Yes, regular incandescent light bulbs will fit, but anything over 40 watts will be very hot. The recommended fluorescent bulb will run much cooler and last way longer.
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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.
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2 standard size bulbs. Not sure how high bulbs can be rated....I'm using 2-60W equivalent CFL bulbs (curly fluorescent type)
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Hi Joanne, I too ended up at Home Depot to try to get the right bulb & they no longer offered a replacement bulb for the lamp I bought there, so I rewired the fixture to accept a CFL. I have two of these bulbs & would be happy to ship them to you so you can try them. If they fit your application, send me something neat for Christmas & we're square. If they don't fit, you can donate them to the Goodwill, or ??? Thanks & Best Wishes, John
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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.
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Hi there...I purchased a converter from amazon and now I could use any standard base screw type light bulb. Hope this helps.
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Depends on the physical; size of the bulbs. I use 4 45W CFLs just fine, BUT my 85W CFLs will NOT fit - the bulbs themselves are too wide. Even the 45W bulbs are pushing it. This is a nice solution for when you're in a pinch, but the overall quality is quite low. I've had the plastic around the mounts crack, the screw mount that plugs into your socket is not the best either - if you can't afford anything better, this is fine, but move to better quality one sooner than later. Careful of the occasional zap, too (dunno if it's an ungrounded circuit or another issue with my setup, but I've been zapped a few times). Depends on the physical; size of the bulbs. I use 4 45W CFLs just fine, BUT my 85W CFLs will NOT fit - the bulbs themselves are too wide. Even the 45W bulbs are pushing it. This is a nice solution for when you're in a pinch, but the overall quality is quite low. I've had the plastic around the mounts crack, the screw mount that plugs into your socket is not the best either - if you can't afford anything better, this is fine, but move to better quality one sooner than later. Careful of the occasional zap, too (dunno if it's an ungrounded circuit or another issue with my setup, but I've been... » Read More Depends on the physical; size of the bulbs. I use 4 45W CFLs just fine, BUT my 85W CFLs will NOT fit - the bulbs themselves are too wide. Even the 45W bulbs are pushing it. This is a nice solution for when you're in a pinch, but the overall quality is quite low. I've had the plastic around the mounts crack, the screw mount that plugs into your socket is not the best either - if you can't afford anything better, this is fine, but move to better quality one sooner than later. Careful of the occasional zap, too (dunno if it's an ungrounded circuit or another issue with my setup, but I've been zapped a few times). « Show Less