Light bulbs used in ceiling fans I just noticed that most ceiling fans use Candelabra bulb now. Does anyone you know if this one "Westinghouse 7871400 Contempra IV Four-Light 52-Inch" ceiling fan uses standard base bulb or the Candelabra type bulbs? Light bulbs used in ceiling fans I just noticed that most ceiling fans use Candelabra bulb now. Does anyone you know if this one "Westinghouse 7871400 Contempra IV Four-Light 52-Inch"... » Read More Light bulbs used in ceiling fans I just noticed that most ceiling fans use Candelabra bulb now. Does anyone you know if this one "Westinghouse 7871400 Contempra IV Four-Light 52-Inch" ceiling fan uses standard base bulb or the Candelabra type bulbs? « Show Less
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Does anyone know what wattage this Westinghouse 7871400 uses? I know based on the discussions in the reviews that it uses Candelabra type bulbs and it was noted in one review that the fan used 4 - 60 watt blubs and another said 4 - 40 watt blubs? What is the real answer? Thanks!
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This ceiling fan ONLY takes candelabra type bulbs - which have much smaller bases than regular bulbs. The manufacturer recommends 40W candelabra bulbs (provided with fan). We plan to install dimmable 40W LED candelabra style bulbs to reduce energy costs. The LED lights as well as CFL and standard candelabra style bulbs are available at Lowe's and Home Depot and cost $8-13 each.
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I'm glad you asked. My son recently broke the glass cover that came with my brand new ceiling fan. I don't know what you mean by a small ceiling fan light bulb. I had one of those new spiral shaped bulbs in mine. I just tried the clip on shade on the bulb and turned on the fan. It worked just fine.
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Yes, to both questions. It's a big bulb, though, and it might be too big for a ceiling fan. Also, it's not a "pretty" bulb, so if the light fixture is downward-facing, it might not look good. Regarding mixing bulbs, that's no problem at all. I do that all the time in my fixtures.
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These bulbs are not candelabra base but there are roughly 25 to 40w brightness LED bulbs on Amazon sold for under microwave/stovetop lights. If you are trying to duplicate traditional candelabra pointed end bulbs 40/60w I have not seen them yet. In all situations the warm white looks more original than white.
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It's an E11 used only for small halogen bulbs. I don't believe there is any other bulbs that use an E11 socket. You can adapt an E11 to E12 (candelabra base). I replaced the socket with a standard E19 socket. The other limiting factors are the diameter of the shade opening (small) and its depth. I was able to get 40W equiv LED ceiling fan bulb to fit. If you go that way, be sure to get a bulb rated for enclosed fixtures. In short, it's possible, but difficult. The manufacturer needs to update the light assembly since a 75W or 100W halogen uses up to 10X what an equivalent LED bulb would, has a much shorter life, and produces unecessary heat.
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Not a good idea if the ceiling fan has an enclosed cover. These bulbs are halogen and get hot and have a small candelabra base. I don't think your ceiling fan has a candelabra base.
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These bulbs are a "medium" base bulb. They will not work on candelabra sockets. They do make them though.
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It's an E11 used only for small halogen bulbs. I don't believe there is any other bulbs that use an E11 socket. You can adapt an E11 to E12 (candelabra base). I replaced the socket with a standard E19 socket. The other limiting factors are the diameter of the shade opening (small) and its depth. I was able to get 40W equiv LED ceiling fan bulb to fit. If you go that way, be sure to get a bulb rated for enclosed fixtures. In short, it's possible, but difficult. The manufacturer needs to update the light assembly since a 75W or 100W halogen uses up to 10X what an equivalent LED bulb would, has a much shorter life, and produces unecessary heat. It's an E11 used only for small halogen bulbs. I don't believe there is any other bulbs that use an E11 socket. You can adapt an E11 to E12 (candelabra base). I replaced the socket with a standard E19 socket. The other limiting factors are the diameter of the shade opening (small) and its depth. I was able to get 40W equiv LED ceiling fan bulb to fit. If you go that way, be sure to get a bulb rated for enclosed fixtures. In short, it's possible, but difficult. The manufacturer needs to update the light assembly since a 75W or 100W halogen uses up to 10X what an equivalent LED bulb would,... » Read More It's an E11 used only for small halogen bulbs. I don't believe there is any other bulbs that use an E11 socket. You can adapt an E11 to E12 (candelabra base). I replaced the socket with a standard E19 socket. The other limiting factors are the diameter of the shade opening (small) and its depth. I was able to get 40W equiv LED ceiling fan bulb to fit. If you go that way, be sure to get a bulb rated for enclosed fixtures. In short, it's possible, but difficult. The manufacturer needs to update the light assembly since a 75W or 100W halogen uses up to 10X what an equivalent LED bulb would, has a much shorter life, and produces unecessary heat. « Show Less
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I would assume so as they look like any other indoor/outdoor bulb. I am using them indoor for window accent lights that turn on and off for night time use. They're not candelabra style shaped bulbs but more like the conventional night light shape. Base is candelabra style, just the glass shape of the bulb isn't normal candelabra shape. They seem to work and last OK. 7 1/2 watt.
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I have not had a problem with the candelabra bulbs in my ceiling fan. I get lots of light from the ceiling fan in my living room. The only problem I have encountered is "flickering light' due to movement of the ceiling fan. Since my ceiling fan light bulbs point out at an angle, I have more than adequate light. Sorry I couldn't help you out more.
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No! I tried that in mine and they all blew. You have to use candelabra bulbs. But I do love this piece . It really dresses up a ceiling fan.
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Your typical night light bulb is a candelabra base. The C7 in you bulb description simply means it is a candelabra base 7 watt bulb or equal. This allows you to screw one of those bulbs into a medium base (most common household type light) fixture.
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Hi Kevin, Thanks for the question. This wonderful fan uses (2) Medium Base CFL bulbs at a max of 14 watts each. We hope this helps! Kevin, if you have any other questions, or would like to place an order, please reach out to one of our awesome reps. Not only do they know everything, they'll also be able to give you the best price over the phone. Oh, and they're literally sitting right next to their phones right now :) Hansen Wholesale 1-800-201-1193
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Hi Dennis....there are various "varieties" of flicker flame bulbs. The one that is pictured in the email with the candelabra base hovers between 3 and 4 inches. If you need an exact measurement I will check the ones that I use (they are at my shop). Please email me at Jacques58@aol.com. hope this helps. jim
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Ca has laws in place that require fixtures to be fluorescent, and incandescent bulbs are being phased out annually by wattage. You can use either cfl or led bulbs in the top lamp, and the reading lamp below is still within the law because the wattage is low. Eventually you will have to replace the bulbs with either cfl or led, and candelabra base leds are available now, up to 60 watt equiv. but pricy. Amortize initial cost over life of bulb against electricity bill savings, I think it is worth the cost. Besides, cfls have mercury and require recycling,
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These bulbs have the 'standard' base, not the candelabra base, which is smaller. Also -- if your ceiling fan can dim the bulbs, you'll need to find dimmable LEDs bulbs, they do cost a bit more, but if you add in the lifetime of an LED bulb it's negligible.