Does a 3-way bulb have to be used? A regular 100-watt for example won't work on this lamp?
71635
This lamp has a 60 watt maximum bulb recommended. So a 3 way or 100 watt bulb will not work.
71636
Personally I only use a 75-watt bult because that's enuf brightness in that location. Never used a 3-way bulb in this lamp.
71637
No. I use either a 60 or 75 watt bulb with a lamp touch control. You can purchase from any home improvement store for about $10.00. It will convert the lamp into a three-way light.
71638
It has a 3-way switch on it. You can use a regular bulb but it will still cycle through the 3-way switching. Your bulb probably won't light on the first click, then will turn on on the second, and it will take two more clicks to turn it off. It doesn't affect that lamp that I know of but you are probably paying something extra for the 3-way feature.
71639
We use a three-way Bulb you would have to ask the manufacturer of the lamp about your other questions as I would not know that.
71640
No, a 3-way bulb will make no difference. I believe you can use a regular 100-watt bulb. I have 75 in mine.
657582
I bought three of these lamps and use 3 way bulbs in all of them with no problems. Since they advertise use with 3 way bulbs, there may be a malfunction with your lap.
727544
You can use three way bulb. I use reg bulb. Doesn't need special bulb. I love my lamps.
497971
Yes it can! I am using it on the three-way bulb lamp and it works out just great!
724183
no i wouldn't do that if i were you. each socket is basically a completely separate lamp with it's own plug. they don't share any components. having one side on or off does not effect the other side either way. don't do more than 100 watt per side, it could be a fire hazard. i have also read that you shouldn't use ceramic heat emitters with this lamp, only regular heat bulbs and uv bulbs.
826724
If this is the lamp that I bought it absolutely takes a 3 way bulb...I love the lamp!
1228132
In looking back at the description of the lamp, I found: Lamp Is for the single wattage bulb (100w, 150w), it is not for 3-way bulb.
257571
I am using a 3 way bulb, 50-100-150 which is plenty bright enough for reading (I mostly use the lowest wattage). The light does come through the pattern on the shade; however most of the light is directed downward while leaving a little escaping through the top. This creates an almost diffuse lighting effect as it bounces off of the ceiling. I'm sure if you use a high wattage, you'll get enough light to indirectly light the whole room.
620108
It works with a three way bulb. I set the lamp switch for 150 and use the dimmer feature to control.
1027807
Can use up to 100 watt 3way. I use a CFL equal to 100 watt bright white. The shades make it a little dark.
297305
Well, the socket accepts it, and there are contacts in the socket appropriate for a three way bulb. But, on my two identical lamps it won't do the three way feature. Not sure if the switch is broken or what is preventing the three way feature from working.
2033592
It will only work most likely in the middle position. usually not low and not high. Similar with a regular non 3 way bulb
1858347
It requires an energysaver light bulb in it & won't take a regular 100 watt light bulb. Reason why: These lamps are sold from the Left Coast - Energy - Supposed - Savers - California. The light output isn't bright.
649289
Question was about a 3-way SWITCH (where two different wall switches control the socket), not 3-way socket. Yes, this bulb will work fine in a 3-way switch arrangement.
572307
It actually came with a 100 watt energy saver (spiral) light bulb. Based on the number of clicks when turning the light on and off I believe it would take a three way bulb with no problem also. I hope this helps.
1769591
Hi. I looked at my lamp that has 3 bulbs and it says max for the fixture is 660 watts. I use dimmable flourescant 24 watt lights. I am using it with alarge drum shade over the dinning room table and 1 bulb would not be nearly enough light even with a 100 watt bulb. You have more options of light levels with a3 bulb fixture unlessyou are using a small shade in a small area
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The box says you can use a 100W bulb.I use a 60w cree led dimmable bulb in two of them.Just make sure it's dimmable or regular and not a three way.