Re: compact fluorescent in power limited fixtures

Mike Muderick wrote:
I have a ceiling fan in my bedroom that has a 60-watt max. light
socket.
The globe that goes over the socket is long gone. A 60 watt bulb
hardly provides enough light. Can I put in a 55 watt cfl that is
equivalent to 150 watts? I also read that the fan's vibration can
shorten the life of the bulb. Comment?
tia.
Michael@xxxxxxxxxxxx

I have no solid information but I have read that CF are recommended for
areas where vibration may be a problem. I put some in my garage door
openers and now a year later they are still going strong.

You should be able to use a CF there, but be sure the ones are are using
are OK for the base up, base down bases sideways or whatever position it
will be in when in use. You may see it on the packaging or sometimes only
one the lamp base.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit


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