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

Reply to PoliticAverse (Reply #5)

Sun Jul 15, 2012, 02:28 PM

Jul 2012

The fixture was clearly designed for smaller bulbs. The candelabra CFL fit into the outlets, but they are in contact with the glass shade on the ceiling. They get hot to the touch. Is this a potential fire hazard, or could the glass shade discolor or break because it is in direct contact with the bulbs? Would it be better to try to squeeze the bulbs up toward the ceiling and the foil lining the fixture pan, or let the bulbs touch the glass shade, or should I give up and replace the fixture?

I am so close to solving this. Thank you very much for your help.

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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

Spam deleted by bluesbassman (MIR Team) jpledlighting Dec 2012 #22

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