How would you describe the intensity of the light from these fixtures? I'm looking for something that gives plenty of bright light.
587861
I love my light it is over my sink.it gives plenty oflight over my sink. As a light for a full kitchen its not enough. I ordered the companion ceiling light to go with it.
587862
I have a cluster of three over my counter and am using the CFL 13 watt (60 watt equiv) bulbs. My niece saw them and said "Wow they're bright!" I haven't tried the 100 watt bulbs they're rated for, but can only imagine.
587863
Not very intense because the glass is frosted. It gives me enough light over my sink for my liking, though.
587864
These fixtures have rods that can be cut to the length needed. Hanging closer to the work surface would give more light. I installed LED bulbs (about $8 ea) and there is plenty of light now over my kitchen counter!
587865
If I put higher watt bulbs in I get more light... its not like the florescent I had, really bright light. I like the "look" of the lights, I am still working on the watt bulbs to be using. Right now I have two outer higher watt, and the center less. Will probably be changing around until I get the adjustment I like. Its not a direct bright light.
587866
U can use up to 100 watt bulb so it can be bright I have a 75 watt and its good
1101220
I would not say they are bright enough for a primary light for a sink more of a accent light. I can email a picture of how I used them if you like.
799597
They are like a regular, old style light bulb. I put it in to replace a compact fluorescent, and it surprised me how bright and wide spread the light was. Definitely what you are looking for, it seems to me.
630412
The brightness of this fixture is equivalent to a 40watt incandescent bulb. For a kitchen you might need additional lighting along with it.
2026142
I'm not a light expert but I would describe it as bright white. I used them in the fixtures on my boat and I wanted as much light as possible.
437612
I don't know the lumens but I would correlate the brightness to a 40watt flod light. I would definitely recommend the light. I have installed dozens of these lights with minimal issues.
210716
I used these lights as a retrofit for my fluorescent fixtures and I am more than pleased with them. They give off much brighter and better light than the fluorescent tubes they replaced. One of these fixtures was above the vanity and my wife has never complained about not having enough light. Our coach also has a vanity light right below this fixture (at the top of the mirror) and she never uses it because she doesn't like the light it gives off. Hope that helps.
439757
That's exactly what I am using them for. They even dim very smoothly. Much brighter than any cfl I ever used.
909526
Brightness is relative to the size of your space. I installed two of these in a small powder room. They are definitely BRIGHT. Perfect with a dimmer switch set at about 2/3 power.
2069239
60 watt. If you need more light but want to use this fixture, go with an LED or compact fluorescent bulb. You can get more light for less wattage.
1962667
40watt clear or soft white are what is recomended for this fixture I have soft white in mine and they do great
1794084
What wattage and type of bulbs? Sounds like the fixtures are being overloaded.
2178783
I have two in my living room and it is well lit. There are three bulbs per fixture. I am very happy with them. My living room does have 8 ft ceilings and the lighting they provide is not harsh.
1581945
I certainly think so - I'd say they are about equivalent to a 90 watt bulb in brighteness, and produce light that is closer to daylight than incandescent... 4000K and 650 lumens. I'm using 2 in an L shaped hallway with 10' ceilings, and they are actually a bit too bright for the application.
1329881
LEDS are supposedly brighter. Haven't used them. I'm familiar with CFL's. Hope this helps!
2144659
It's not that they are less-bright, just that they give off a different temperature of light than you may be used to. I have two of these in our bedroom for our reading lights - the light is a warmer amber light, so it's very similar to candle light - excellent for night time lighting that isn't too harsh. However, if you are used to daylight lights or bright/cool white low temperature type lights, these will probably seem less bright. I highly disagree with the reviewers that say these lights don't give off enough light to see anything - it's just flat-out wrong. But if you're putting one of these lights in a huge room, you should expect about the same amount of light as a 40w bulb, but it will be a warmer, softer light and it may give the impression of it being less bright. Hope this helps!
1438554
I used the 25 watt chandelier bulb as well which was included in delivery. These are stunning and well worth the price.