Light bulbs used in ceiling fans I just noticed that most ceiling fans use Candelabra bulb now. Does anyone you know if this one "Westinghouse 7871400 Contempra IV Four-Light 52-Inch" ceiling fan uses standard base bulb or the Candelabra type bulbs? Light bulbs used in ceiling fans I just noticed that most ceiling fans use Candelabra bulb now. Does anyone you know if this one "Westinghouse 7871400 Contempra IV Four-Light 52-Inch"... » Read More Light bulbs used in ceiling fans I just noticed that most ceiling fans use Candelabra bulb now. Does anyone you know if this one "Westinghouse 7871400 Contempra IV Four-Light 52-Inch" ceiling fan uses standard base bulb or the Candelabra type bulbs? « Show Less
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Does anyone know what wattage this Westinghouse 7871400 uses? I know based on the discussions in the reviews that it uses Candelabra type bulbs and it was noted in one review that the fan used 4 - 60 watt blubs and another said 4 - 40 watt blubs? What is the real answer? Thanks!
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It's an E11 used only for small halogen bulbs. I don't believe there is any other bulbs that use an E11 socket. You can adapt an E11 to E12 (candelabra base). I replaced the socket with a standard E19 socket. The other limiting factors are the diameter of the shade opening (small) and its depth. I was able to get 40W equiv LED ceiling fan bulb to fit. If you go that way, be sure to get a bulb rated for enclosed fixtures. In short, it's possible, but difficult. The manufacturer needs to update the light assembly since a 75W or 100W halogen uses up to 10X what an equivalent LED bulb would, has a much shorter life, and produces unecessary heat.
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These are also candelabra base. GE-Lighting-76577-635-Lumen-Candelabra/dp/B00DPLAOCK/ref=sr_1_14?s=hi&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1389929610&sr;=1-14&keywords;=ceiling+fan+60+watt+light+bulbs+candelabra+base
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Susan, I'm not quite sure. I can tell you that they use the small base for a candelabra bulb. They also produce good light. I hope this helps you.
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No! I tried that in mine and they all blew. You have to use candelabra bulbs. But I do love this piece . It really dresses up a ceiling fan.
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It uses a candelabra bulb, however, the screw-in part is a little wider than most candelabra bulbs. I had some of them, on hand, and didn't have to buy any, but, I buy that kind of item at the Home Depot, or Lamps Plus, so I would have bought these at either of those stores. Good Luck
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I use 40 watt bulbs in mine. The base is the same as standard bulbs, but they are shaped like a flame instead of the regular bulb shape.
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It uses a standard light bulb socket. But I have noticed as these bulbs burn more than 4hours that they have a aggravating flicker to them. So now I use them in short need lighting only, They are installed in a premium hunter ceiling fan with remote control sometime I plan to try them in a standard shade light to see if they still flicker.
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this is a standard lamp base ( also known as an Edison base or medium base ), not a candelabra base. This lamp also needs to be in an open environment due to its heat output. ( not enclosed in a fixture )
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Hi. My 3 fans are new and they came with bulbs. I had electrician put them up so I'm not sure what size the bulbs are.
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Mine was a gift to someone, so I never looked at the kind of bulb it took. My first suggestion would be to contact the supplier to see if they will send you another bulb. My next suggestion would be to look at the numbers on the bulb itself, then search for 30 watt bulbs with those numbers here on Amazon - Amazon sells everything. That was how I found a max light 24GU bulb for my ceiling fan - simply searched for the number/name of the bulb on Amazon, and voila, replacement bulbs.
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I returned my fan because of the type of light bulbs used so I don't have the answer.....sorry.
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The light bulb socket is a candelabra style base. I couldn't find that style base in any size bigger than 40W. That's why I switched to a CFL bulb. Those bulbs put out more light and use less watts.
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Yes, we have a 3 way cfl bulb in the upper light and a regular cfl bulb in the lower (side) light. The sockets are standard size, and there is no problem in using cfl bulbs with a standard size base.
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Ca has laws in place that require fixtures to be fluorescent, and incandescent bulbs are being phased out annually by wattage. You can use either cfl or led bulbs in the top lamp, and the reading lamp below is still within the law because the wattage is low. Eventually you will have to replace the bulbs with either cfl or led, and candelabra base leds are available now, up to 60 watt equiv. but pricy. Amortize initial cost over life of bulb against electricity bill savings, I think it is worth the cost. Besides, cfls have mercury and require recycling,
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You can get much more light per watt by using the candelabra-base CFL and LED bulbs that are available nowadays. However, those bulbs tend to stick out more so you'd need to make sure they'll fit inside the cover.
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Yep, the candelabra base bulb available in incandescent, CFL and LED. I personally prefer the Lowes store brand "Utilitec" CFL (curly bulb) as these bulbs produce the majority of their light at power-on, unlike other brands that advertise "Instant On" and don't deliver. For this particular light fixture, the 60w (soft light) curly works well. For color matching clothes or just an interesting look, try the "Natural Light" bulb which simulates the light entering through a north facing window. This is a solid fixture that I added to an old 70s vintage fan and the color matches very well. Yep, the candelabra base bulb available in incandescent, CFL and LED. I personally prefer the Lowes store brand "Utilitec" CFL (curly bulb) as these bulbs produce the majority of their light at power-on, unlike other brands that advertise "Instant On" and don't deliver. For this particular light fixture, the 60w (soft light) curly works well. For color matching clothes or just an interesting look, try the "Natural Light" bulb which simulates the light entering through a north facing window. This is a solid fixture that I added to an old 70s vintage fan and the... » Read More Yep, the candelabra base bulb available in incandescent, CFL and LED. I personally prefer the Lowes store brand "Utilitec" CFL (curly bulb) as these bulbs produce the majority of their light at power-on, unlike other brands that advertise "Instant On" and don't deliver. For this particular light fixture, the 60w (soft light) curly works well. For color matching clothes or just an interesting look, try the "Natural Light" bulb which simulates the light entering through a north facing window. This is a solid fixture that I added to an old 70s vintage fan and the color matches very well. « Show Less