I have a Hampton Bay Ceiling Fan (Traditional Collection, Alton, 52"), which I need a replacement light bulb for. Home Depot or Lowe's in my area do not carry them. The bulb says RHINE FSP13EL 13W 2700K. Thank you for any help in the right direction.

You will not find Hampton Bay anything at Lowe's. Hampton is a store brand of Home Depot. If they do not stock a bulb they can get it for you. In most cases you can just go to the bulb department and ask the clerk to help you find a similar bulb. The size of the base and the wattage is the only important number to seek.

How do I make suer of the size of the base?

Take the old bulb with you to the store. I have done a million Hampton Bay fan and do not recall any that used anything other than a 60W bulb. They do make a new unit that used a fluorescent bulb but every incandescent bulb was a 60W. Take the old bulb in and the clerk with take it from there.

If it is not a standard base I assume it is either a fluorescent or halogen bulb. 13 watt says fluorescent. While it is true that Hampton Bay is only carried at Home Depot, light bulbs are not brand specific. Take the bulb to Home Depot, Lowe's, light stores, Grainger, until it matches up. I've heard stories about some Hampton Bays using bulbs that Home Depot does not carry.

Hampton Bay is a Home Depot store brand name and won't be found at Lowe's.

I highly doubt the bulb was specific to Hampton Bay. It is like something they purchased. As Ceilingfanrepair said, most likely it is one of several different styles of compact fluorescents with a separate ballast. The manufacturers never standardized on them and now mostly sell ones with the ballast built in. Finding the right bulb could be a pain. Lowe's are as likely as anywhere to have them. Also regular hardware stores. They are much better about carrying parts than the home centers. You last hope may be an electrical supply.

If the bulb has a ballast that unscrews from a regular socket, you could put one of the newer one piece CFL's in its place.

I was just correcting part of your statement, "While it is true that Hampton Bay is only carried at Lowes," You are correct, you should be able to get bulbs anywhere.

Typo, I meant Home Depot not Lowe's. It's been corrected.

I was at Home Depot today. They have 14, 15 watt straight fluorescents but the smallest round fluorescent bulb was 22 watts. At lewast my local Home Depot was a blank.

I have a Hampton Bay Ceiling Fan (Traditional Collection, Alton, 52"), which I need a replacement light bulb for. Home Depot or Lowe's in my area do not carry them. The bulb says RHINE FSP13EL 13W 2700K. Thank you for any help in the right direction.
You will not find that light bulb at Home Depot - they don't carry it. You will need to purchase a new ceiling fan w/ a light. I have looked everywhere for a replacement bulb and no luck - None of the internet light bulb stores have it either. If you find it let me know.
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You will not find that light bulb at Home Depot - they don't carry it. You will need to purchase a new ceiling fan w/ a light. I have looked everywhere for a replacement bulb and no luck - None of the internet light bulb stores have it either. If you find it let me know.
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That's horrible. Have you tried contacting Hampton Bay?

Clean Air Shop - solar energy products, rechargeable batteries and chargers, air purifiers and energy efficient products for clean air. (http://www.iwantcleanair.com/shop.cfm?productID=2050_25_173_723_2224) I have had the same problem, and this is the best place I have found to get the light. It takes a while sometimes when you order, so order extras.

EFI's Consumer Division Residential Catalogue | Rhine GX24q-1 Spiral (http://www.energyfederation.org/consumer/default.php/cPath/2050_25_173_723_2224)
Cut and paste the above link. You can find it there... they're about 5.20 each plus shipping.

Does this look like it:
EFI's Online Store for PNM | Search Results (http://www.energyfederation.org/pnm/advanced_search_result.php?osCsidpnm=f0scnq9t7m1po inathrg1lpfh5&keywords=+RHINE+FSP13EL+13W+2700K&categories_id=&inc_subcat=1&manufacturers_id=211&pfrom=&pto=&dfrom=&dto=&x=56&y=17)
Update, I posted this not seeing second page. One more place to purchase anyway.

How do you get the cover off to change the light bulb. I turn the cover and it will not come loose for me to get to the bulbs. That is what I need to know.

What model (name) do you have? Normally you apply pressure and rotate until it drops out.

The model # to my fan is 58020 it says to use 75w JD E11. I lost the original bulb. Can u help Oh by the way it's a Hampton bay fan

This site comes up on Google, as do many others:

JD 130V 75W E11 - JD/130V/75W/E11 - halogen light bulb lamp - donsbulbs - light bulbs lamps valve valves tube tubes (http://www.donsbulbs.com/cgi-bin/r/b.pl/jd%7C130v%7C75w%7Ce11.html)

I am having the same problem, I stumbled on this thread because I can't find bulbs ANYWHERE to fit my fan. It's very irritating to buy a $200 fan and not be able to find bulbs for it. Guess my next step is to take it to Home Depot and see if they can order me some! UGHHHH!!

Never buy a Hampton Bay fan. This site if full of complaints and unresolved problems regarding this fan. Change it out and you will not have any more problems

Or contact the manufacturer directly.

I hate Hampton Bay. I recommend Hunter, Casablanca, Emerson, and Envirofan.

Lowe's does not carry the bulb for the hampton bay fan. The size of the bulb base is in between regular and candelabra.

You morons have no idea what you are talking about. Hampton bay has many different bulbs and they are SUPER specific. Home Depot does NOT carry replacements nor do specialty electrical supply or lighting houses. Bottom line? GOOD LUCK!

For example, my most recent hampton bay issue was in looking for a 40 watt candelabra bulb measuring 1" diameter by 2 3/4" show me where you find that on this planet

Who are you calling a moron? It sounds like we are all in agreement.

The bulb is almost impossible to find! The base is larger than a candelabra and sxmaller than a standard... it is 60 W however but no one has this bulb , not HD Lowe's or grainger I am STILL looking

I have a Hampton Bay Sidewinder Ceiling fan. My question is how do I remove the globe to replace the light?

Thanks

Atlantalightbulbs.com has the replacement bulb. It's about 7.00 plus shipping.

I'm using s11 appliance bulbs in mine - you can order those all over the internet. They are not as bright as I would like, and I burn through 3 a month! I'm asking the landlord to change the fan or buy my light bulbs, but I won't hold my breath.

I also have a Hampton Bay ceiling fan/light... But Lowe's does NOT carry the bulb that I need for the light. It is not 60 watt bulb, but a 120v100w fluorescent dimmable bulb. Which is why I am on line now trying to find the best place to buy that isn't going to cost a great deal for shipping.

Well, I just went to Home Depot with the light bulb in my hand and Home Depot doesn't stock it. Now what?

If it is the same bulb as posters:
RHINE FSP13EL $7.39 13W CFL SPIRAL GX24Q-1 BASE 109692 PROLUME 3.5L 4-PIN PL13SP/E/27 2700K COLOR 900 LUMEN 10,0000 HOUR LIFE (http://www.atlantalightbulbs.com/ecart/nw012104/RHINEFSP13EL.htm?gclid=CP-b9PKr37oCFSEV7Aod93wAXQ)