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    Hussar Posts: 22, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 12, 2007, 03:08 PM
    New Fluorescent Light bulbs and their use
    I’m sure this has been asked … but I am looking at these 13Watt replacement bulbs that are 60 Watt replacements.

    Now, I have light fixtures in my house, which are all labeled with Use 60 Watt Maximum.

    Can I use a higher Fluorescent (and hence get more Light Output) into some of my darker rooms?

    Thanks in advance!
    Brian
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    Mar 12, 2007, 03:29 PM
    The 60 watt max is only for incandescent lamps, due to the heat they create, use as large as a compact fluorescent lamps you can physically fit in any fixture you have with no worry.

    Just be sure if you have any dimmers that an CFL lamp is dimmable.
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    Mar 13, 2007, 04:28 AM
    Thanks for the quick answer... especially the part about the dimming... I do have a dimmer in the house... what's the deal with them? They have to be special bulbs for dimming?
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    Mar 13, 2007, 11:55 AM
    Yes an CFL lamp must be rated "Dimmable" which will be stated on the package.
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    Mar 13, 2007, 12:13 PM
    It would also be good to mention, most fluorescent bulbs indicate on the package how much light they produce in relation to a regular bulb.

    Ex: On the 13 watt fluorescent it may be marked is equivalent (in amount of light) to a 60W standard bulb... here in Canada anyway.
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    Mar 14, 2007, 06:48 PM
    Another thing to note on the fluorescent bulbs - unlike incadescent bulbs, they are not at full brightness when they are first turned on. It usually takes about 20 seconds for them to reach their full lumens.
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    Mar 15, 2007, 05:02 AM
    Thanks again for all your inputs.

    The one thing I noticed is that a 13W flour = 800 Illums = 60W

    But a 60 W incan = 850 Illums
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    Mar 26, 2007, 05:15 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by tkrussell
    Yes an CFL lamp must be rated "Dimmable" which will be stated on the package.

    Are you certain they make them for Dimmers? I went to Loews and up they had not a single light that was usable with a dimmer.

    I don't think they exist... anyone else see any?

    Thanks,

    Brian
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    Mar 26, 2007, 05:29 AM
    Absolutely. They exist. I've seen them at Home Depot. You'll also find them on the Philips and GE websites.
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    Mar 26, 2007, 05:50 AM
    I have a couple in my garage.
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