Can you use the new energy conserving light bulbs in ceiling fixtures with plastic/glass covers over them?
Are there any hazards in using the new energy saving lightbulbs (other than breakage if they drop & release mercury)? Is it safe to use them in a ceiling fixture with a standard plastic enclosure. How about in a combination ceiling fan/light fixture with a glass cover? Each fixture currently takes a maxium of one 60 watt incandescent bulb. If I put new energy saving bulbs in them, can I use ones with a higher light output?
BurningBiker
on November 30th, -0001
I really dont think it is a problem at all. I have one in my ceiling fan which is just 1 bulb and a glass covering and my parents use ceiling fans with 4 of them.
LighteningBolt
on November 30th, -0001
Yes, you can use one with the ‘highest’ output, as this should only be about 45 watts or so, and it should give 75 watts of light.
I have used them in my ceiling fan, (mainly because I wanted to see if they lasted long enough….the ones that they first came out, was very dissapointing!).
You can use them in “enclosed” areas also, with a globe over them, as they are the size of a “normal” bulb, and will fit nicely in the globe or shade.
I wish you well…
Jesse
Dex
on November 30th, -0001
read the box. Some CF lights are not made to be enclosed where as others are. TPC is a brand I have had good luck with and are made for several applications.