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

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.

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?

Yes an CFL lamp must be rated "Dimmable" which will be stated on the package.

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.

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.

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

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

Absolutely. They exist. I've seen them at Home Depot. You'll also find them on the Philips and GE websites.

I have a couple in my garage.