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Kali

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16. I do like that the CFLs can put out a lot more light than the same wattage incandescents

Reply to yardwork (Reply #14)

Sun Jul 15, 2012, 11:58 AM

Jul 2012

the color is a little harsher but definitely brighter.

not sure what equivalent the small chandelier base bulbs can put out but man do I hate the cheap light fixtures that limit you to a 60 watt bulb. CFLs have saved me with those!

I even found a cfl that fits into this strange brass desk lamp that took those long aquarium or appliance type bulbs (with a regular base). it was limited to a 40 watt bulb - WTF? that was like reading with a christmas light bulb. With the CFL you can actually see print.

good luck, your dilemma has reminded me of the crystal dingleberry chandelier I have in a box in the closet that I have been daydreaming of hanging in the barn/tack room

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Yes liberal N proud Jul 2012 #1

Thank you! yardwork Jul 2012 #2

It's probably going to be very hard to find something bright enough for you. PoliticAverse Jul 2012 #3

The new fixture's instructions say "use 60 watt candelabra base bulbs or less." yardwork Jul 2012 #4

Are you sure the old bulbs are 60 watt ? PoliticAverse Jul 2012 #5

^^^ this ^^^ struggle4progress Jul 2012 #6

Well, you were right, and I ran out and bought LEDs before reading your post here. yardwork Jul 2012 #8

So if I can find 23-26 watt candelabra compact fluorescents it might put out enough light? yardwork Jul 2012 #11

A 16 watt CFL will have about the same lumen rating (~900) as a 60 watt incandescent, PoliticAverse Jul 2012 #13

That is very helpful! Thank you! yardwork Jul 2012 #15

The 23 watt CFL bulbs worked! The light is much brighter. But the bulbs are touching the glass shade yardwork Jul 2012 #17

Sounds like it's time to search for a different fixture. n/t PoliticAverse Jul 2012 #20

I think I might be ok. I took the bulbs out and moved the outlets on their flexible wires. yardwork Jul 2012 #21

Dunno. It depends on which ones you can find Warpy Jul 2012 #7

You were so right about the mood lighting effect. See upthread - I'm starting over. yardwork Jul 2012 #9

The ones from Costco cast a yellowish light, a little paler yellow Warpy Jul 2012 #10

lighten the walls? or even just one (or the ceiling) Kali Jul 2012 #12

The walls are dark, true, but the previous light fixture cast a strong light that was effective. yardwork Jul 2012 #14

I do like that the CFLs can put out a lot more light than the same wattage incandescents Kali Jul 2012 #16

I remember reading about your plans to hang a chandelier in the barn! yardwork Jul 2012 #18

I may get motivated finally to hang that thing Kali Jul 2012 #19

LED Lights! Offtopic yuri258 Jan 2013 #23

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I'm going to self-delete because my questions were answered and this is attracking spam bots. yardwork Jan 2013 #24

text of original OP yardwork Jan 2013 #25