Why are these bulbs so big? All of the candelabra bulbs I am trying to replace use bulbs only 3.5 inches long.
1250946
I don't know, but my candelabras measure 4 inches, and some of my led's measure 4 1/8 inches. I have a different issue. Finding led's with enough lumens. 300 or so lumens doesn't do it for me, I'm looking for 500 or so.
1250947
I know what you mean. I bought these for an outdoor fixture and holds 3 bulbs. Luckily they fit fine and I am very happy with them. After that I bought a similar set for a new ceiling fan with a light fixture. The bulbs were too long! I couldn't put the glass over them. So, I took a bulb out to the garage and tried to cut the tip/top off it. The heck saw could barely scratch the plastic! It is some super stuff! Not to be out-done by the clear plastic, I got out my Dremel tool with a disc cutter that would go though metal. Wow, it was tough to make even a small cut. So I went around the bulb, over and over, using the Dremel to cut a slight groove in the plastic. All of a sudden the top broke off. It also left a crack down the side of the clear plastic. I tested the bulb and it still worked, so I cut a small disc of plexi-glass to glue over the top. I glued it on with Goop, and put some on the crack as well. I did two bulbs for that lamp with the same results. This was several months ago and they still work fine. Why are they so long?
884415
I used round candelabra round bulbs that are about 3inches long and there was another inch or so inside the frosted globe. so maybe 4-41/2 inches of inside area.
1717164
The bulbs are standard sizes. In addition to the home improvement stores, many WalMarts carry them.
1332824
I think it's simply the bulb style. These are very large bulbs typically found in bathroom vanity lighting, and in such a place the entire bulb is exposed. It'd be hard to put these in already-decorative lamps and such because of their size.
1910917
These bulbs have the 'standard' base, not the candelabra base, which is smaller. Also -- if your ceiling fan can dim the bulbs, you'll need to find dimmable LEDs bulbs, they do cost a bit more, but if you add in the lifetime of an LED bulb it's negligible.
933381
First off, if they are vertically mounted on the upper side of the candelabra, the answer would be no. If the bulbs are mounted on the bottom side, and they are pointing down, I found you can use it. I tried a 25W GE bulb that is tapered, and is about 1 3/4 inches wide at it's center.With some effort, I was able to pull the rubber grips on the fingers of the device upward so they would grip the bulb, and it worked!The bulb model number is GE 25FM/AU CD2 P:C 18894.
180814
the bulbs required are incadescent candelabra size lights. However, you can put a LED bulb in, LEDs come in halogen/incadescent replacements, but not sure if they make one for that size.
1206037
Good question, I don't know . But I thought the bulbs were supposed to last for a very long time.
1865303
I got rid of this. It did not fit in my bathroom. I actually gave it to my friend. Don't know what bulbs. Sorry....
428669
The bulb is approximately 2" in diameter. Definitely not 3". I have them installed already but I can see that is the case. I used them in a recessed ceiling fixture where a par20 was before using a halogen bulb. I had extreme difficulty getting it in and out plus the heat was a concern. Both problems solved with this and light is as good as before.
963263
These are candelabra size. GE Lighting 75368 Energy Smart 13-Watt Spiral Compact Fluorescent Bulb, Candelabra Base, 2-Pack
898838
No, these light bulbs are full light bulb sized, standard like a table lamp or light fixture.Side note... These do not like to be on a dimmer. I put them on a light with a dimmer switch and they burned the switch out.
182209
Just go to Ace Hardware, tell them you need decorative bulbs with a candelabra base. The top can look however you prefer but it needs a candleabra base. It uses a maximum of 60 watts so you can use anything less than 60. A candelabra base is the smallest base there is for light fixtures.
483256
these are candelabra bulbs. they will NOT fit a standard light socket without an adapter.
1330906
I bought these because I needed long lasting bulbs with more light output that fit in a ceiling fan light. I think it was the same size as a candelabra incandescent light, but I can't get to it now to measure it. It was very pricey, but the greater light output and longevity was important.
987991
These use only with T5 bulbs, which aren't the same length as other tube bulbs. And I don't see any ads for replacement bulbs.
2048091
The stupid candelabra base bulbs. I converted them to regular ones so I could install $5 LED bulbs, just don't tell Broan.