Can you use a CFL light bulb with this light? Or will it die early because there is not enough air in the glass and it overheats?
139614
I have used a CFL for a year in it: a 100w-equivalent (23W CFL) and so far no problems. Thin glass and a big surface area seem to help move heat from where the CFL is to the outside.
139615
I have had cfl light bulbs in this fixture for about 6-8 months with no issue. It is a hallway light and gets turned on and off frequently!
139616
It will do fine with a cfl. Make sure you are using cfls in rooms that typically are lit for 30 minutes at a time and not areas that are quick on and off like a bathroom. Otherwise you will shorten life of bulb and receive no energy savings.
139617
Yes. CSF works fine. I've had them in the 2 fixtures I bought over a year ago and they are just fine.
139618
I bought and installed these fixtures with CFL light bulbs a little over two years ago...they are still going strong! I haven't changed the bulbs or experienced any issues. I have them in my foyer and upstairs hall. I'm not careful about how often they get turned on and off like the last answerer said, so who knows and go for the cfls!
12369
I am almost positive that you could not go wrong with this light bulb. It has a MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE color than the regular CFL bulbs and never gets hot. I would maybe get a higher power/wattage/brightness if you have slightly higher ceilings or just a singular light fixture though (just like some folks have mentioned before). If anything buy a few of these bulbs, see if they work, and if the do STOCK UP and if they don't you'll still have a few wonderful light bulbs for smaller lamps around the house. :) Happy shopping!
1161830
The shade is meant to clip on standard bulb. CFL bulbs come in many formats so may not work. I used new led bulbs that do come in standard format. They draw 8.5 watts and give 75 watts of light. Electric company paid for half so the cost me $5.00 and tested to last 22.5 years. hope that helps.
818372
Yes, it gets hot as any normal CFL, but as you can see by the design, the lightbulb is in a position where it's really not likely the even kids would touch it by accident. I guess normal instructions to them to be careful when turning it off should suffice. The switch is far enough away from the recessed bulb it shouldn't be a problem.
712905
I suppose, if you build the socket into a medium sized coffee can. It's not meant to be used for that so you will have to either make or buy a housing for the bulb, or pick up a recessed lighting can to make it out of. The CFL will work so long as it does not put out enough heat to melt the vinyl, so keep the wattage low and keep an eye on it to get an idea of how high of a wattage bulb you can push it to.
448534
Yes, the CFL bulbs won't make any difference however mine didn't work at all so I'd be a bit hesitant to make the purchase if I were you. Had nothing to do with the type of bulbs it just wouldn't work.
260015
No, you cannot use CFL bulbs. However, it works very well with regular light bulbs.
1004529
I know from my own use that the "bulb" doesn't get too hot to touch, but the ceramic base of it does get hot. Personally, I wouldn't put one in a fully enclosed lighting fixture for that reason. It IS a great light bulb, however. Wonderful lighting in my desk lamp.
1951419
I don't think much light passes through the side slits, but the bulb should not overheat in a glass container.
1857680
It should have no problems with CFL or LED bulbs, it does not alter the electrical current going through it. I use it for my home theater projector (connected as if it was the fan).
1223530
NO! In an enclosed space, it will overheat & burn out almost immediately. The 75-watt & lower bulbs will work, however.
625104
Can not help bought this for my son. You might try using Google by searching for 105w cfl. Will need to know the Kelvin temperature of the Bulb like 6500k or 5000k.
343767
I do not know if CFL flood bulbs can be used, but I highly recommend you buy another option. Two months after I got this it fell apart on the middle portion of the pole and could no longer be used.
277776
I use a 23 watt CFL in my fixture with no problem. The limitation of the fixture is wattage so CFL and LED lights are ok if they will fit inside the globe.
322119
Make sure you follow the instructions that come with the bulb. Many CFLs are not suitable for enclosed fixtures (such as glass globes where there is no ventilation to dissipate heat). I've installed CFLs in an enclosed ceiling fixture and the CFLs failed in less than a year. But the CFLs that I installed in lamps with open-air lampshades are still working after several years.
1409557
It came with a small bulb. I have been using a 100 watt incandescent bulb for two months works fine. When I tried a 23 watt CFL bulb it just flickered. Hope this helps.
116393
It provides a dim spot of light more like a 10 watt bulb. You are NOTwrong! There is a 18 watt CFL bug light that provides a more useful amount of light