Has anybody had success with a 3-way CFL? The harp is narrow at the bottom. If so, please let me know what brand of CFL worked?
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I used a regular 3-way incandescent, I have had very little luck with 3-way CFLs lasting more than a few weeks in any lamp.
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I actually have 3 light sockets on the exterior of my house. In order to make it work I have to use at least one old regular bulb. According to the instructions it needs to have a minimum wattage being used with it for bulbs (if I remember it was 40 watt minimum) I tried 3 led bulbs (which totaled under 30 watts) and nothing worked. It works with any combination of CFL, LED, and OLD bulbs as long as the above minimum is met.
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The box says 100 watt type lC. I just used a 100 watt standard incandescent in it. Anything smaller would work or possibly a cfl is same or smaller in physical size...
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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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Hello the uno adapter allowed me to put a harp on the lamp so I could use a regular lamp shade. Pryor to that the style of the old one was impossible to find. If you take the harp off you should be able to use different style shades without any interference. I hope this helps
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Haven't tried a dimmable CFL, BUT works great with the dimmable 13.5 watt LED bulb I installed. (Bulb used is by FEIT Electric and comparable to a 60 w incadescent). No noise. Dims at any level perfectly. It's a 3-bulb fixture.
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I have seen a comment that said : "I had a problem with my CFL light('s) flickering so I tried putting LED bulb in and it worked fine since" My opinion on this comment -> the CFL bulb either was too low a wattage and/or not dimmable; If you do try using a LED bulb I strongly suggest you make sure it IS a DIMABLE LED ,Even though this device will not dim the bulb this is important so as not to damage your LED unit and thus possibly damaging timer unit as well.
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It's a power - draw heat issue. The socket can be used for anything that would normally screw into it. But being labeled CFL only they avoid the liability of someone burning down their business or home by over loading it. Most of these sockets are used by photographers and are covered or wrapped trapping even more heat.
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No this does not work well with CFL, only incandescent lamps. Tried it once, when I first received the unit, it flickers continuously, meaning, not compatible. Hope this helps!
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I haven't used one with it yet myself, but I don't see why not. Polished aluminum fixtures like these can reflect a lot more light downward than painted fixtures, but that's more of an issue for CFL UVB bulbs than anything else (output can easily be doubled for those bulbs). CHEs, like spot lamps are already pretty directional, possibly even more so. I'd say just follow general CHE guidelines like Zoo Med's http://www.zoomed.com/Library/ProductDBFiles/ceramicheat.pdf I know it specifically lists 3 Zoo Med fixtures, but the big thing seems to be having a porcelain socket.
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It's working great for me with 3 9.5-watt Cree dimmable LEDs. It definitely won't work with CFL's unless they are specifically dimmable CFL's, and probably not even then.
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I am using it with a CFL, but not the 3-way kind, so I don't know if the latter would work.
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Yes.. this is a standard CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light) but way over priced. Try Home Depot or Loews!
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My lamps work for the 3 way lighting. I used the bulbs as specified and they work. Your bulb or lamp may be damaged. If the lamps are, try exchanging.
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I have cfls in all of my light fixtures. The only ones I have a problem with are the ones from Sylvania. I have some from another manufacturer that have been in place for over 3 years. about 15 of the Sylvania bulbs have quit working and 2 have burned out, spewing smoke throughout the room they were in. I do not have a problem with the cfls, just the ones from Sylvania.
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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)