Light distribution different from "spiral" CFL? Does light come out from screwon base area?
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Good omnidirectional light distribution for down and up lighting, particularly with light fixtures with shades. Only had a few weeks, but happy with performance, color temperature and actually seems to brighten up rooms for equivalent output filament based bulbs.
1316281
No - light comes from the glass dome at the top of the bulb: both the dome surface and the cylindrical "wall" supporting it have light. No light from the base area.
2256279
Standard base. I use the curly CFLs and am very satisfied with the amount of light given off.
1343822
Both. I am running CFLs. This fixture is a pain to assemble though. The top rectangular plate that butts the ceiling wasn't wide enough to cover my existing fixture hole.
1816385
I would say it's not 360. Think of the bulb as an eraser tip. The sheath structure in the base is opaque, so the light is somewhat more like a spotlight. Did not bother me in my application, but if you wanted a straight up ceiling-mounted bulb that would reflect off the ceiling, this is not the one.
865700
It's tricky but I did replace a spiral shaped bulb. There is a YouTube video using sticky tape to adapt the use on smaller bulb, but I didn't have to use it.
1457553
what I bought were the smaller, chandelier type base. NOT a Standard socket base. Sorry could not help.
1641175
the fixture's lens does let light through but only supports a maximum of two 60 watt bulbs. I used two 14watt LED bulbs equivalent to 75 watt incandesent bulbs and it lights up the room fairly well. My room is 13x12, the fixture is on the wall 6 feet from the floor and 3 feet from the corner. For good reading you need to be close. There are too many shadows, it is not like a ceiling light.
1488578
These lamps use a GU24 bulb, which is a two-prong type of bulb. Very Expensive! About $7.50 each at Home Depot. I bought two converters on Ebay for about $1.25 (including shipping) that change it from two-prong to a standard screw in bulb. I plan to switch to screw-in CFL's when the current bulbs burn out.Not sure what type of LED you want to use, but this info. will get you started.
1751284
Yes just don't get the long cfl bulbs, unless you are hanging the fixture. Stick to the short spiral style
1781474
I agree with the other 2 answers. This fixture also has very little rim space so you don't have allot of wiggle room. LED technology is so nice because you don't have to worry about heat buildup like you do with other light sources.
681895
I have not used my light yet, but it came with screws, but I would consider mounting tape if needed since light is so lightweight. I agree with other customer, that the light is not very bright and illuminates only a small area. I kept product and will eventually find an appropriate place for it. Good luck.
1031202
I do not own any LED bulbs yet so I am unable to answer this question. I do use an have put in a spiral CFL bulb with no problems. Thanks.
1956130
Standard incandescent (Type A) or CFL. It has a standard size screw-in base.
1668955
Yes. I had CFLs in until I received the LEDs I ordered, and they seemed to work just fine. Perhaps a little dim, but that may have been the bulb, since the LEDs are bright.
837362
Yep, the candelabra base bulb available in incandescent, CFL and LED. I personally prefer the Lowes store brand "Utilitec" CFL (curly bulb) as these bulbs produce the majority of their light at power-on, unlike other brands that advertise "Instant On" and don't deliver. For this particular light fixture, the 60w (soft light) curly works well. For color matching clothes or just an interesting look, try the "Natural Light" bulb which simulates the light entering through a north facing window. This is a solid fixture that I added to an old 70s vintage fan and the color matches very well. Yep, the candelabra base bulb available in incandescent, CFL and LED. I personally prefer the Lowes store brand "Utilitec" CFL (curly bulb) as these bulbs produce the majority of their light at power-on, unlike other brands that advertise "Instant On" and don't deliver. For this particular light fixture, the 60w (soft light) curly works well. For color matching clothes or just an interesting look, try the "Natural Light" bulb which simulates the light entering through a north facing window. This is a solid fixture that I added to an old 70s vintage fan and the... » Read More Yep, the candelabra base bulb available in incandescent, CFL and LED. I personally prefer the Lowes store brand "Utilitec" CFL (curly bulb) as these bulbs produce the majority of their light at power-on, unlike other brands that advertise "Instant On" and don't deliver. For this particular light fixture, the 60w (soft light) curly works well. For color matching clothes or just an interesting look, try the "Natural Light" bulb which simulates the light entering through a north facing window. This is a solid fixture that I added to an old 70s vintage fan and the color matches very well. « Show Less
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Yes, that is what I did is put in the cfl bulbs. Its still not that bright due to the design though. My wife really likes the look and that's what you're buying here is the look. It will never light up a room enough to comfortably read a book, but provides ambient light with the 100 watt equivalent cfl bulbs. It is not metal like it says either, it's made from small twigs painted black with a cloth internal liner. Very delicate item but like I said, your buying a look here, not quality.
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Yes, very nice structure to the fixture, and we are currently using a CFL, there should be plenty of clearance for a LED as well.