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    ryrhino Posts: 40, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 27, 2009, 06:54 PM
    New Floor Lamp
    Hi,

    I just bought a new floor lamp. On the box it says requires three 100 watt maxium standard type A bulbs. My question is it safe to use energy smart energy saving light blubs instead of standard bulbs since the box says nothing about energy saving blubs? I would guess it is safe to use energy saving blubs. Am I right or wrong about this?

    Thanks for your time and help.
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    Apr 27, 2009, 07:02 PM
    It is perfectly safe as long as there is not a built in dimmer.
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    Apr 28, 2009, 07:01 AM

    If your lamp does have a dimmer you can buy CFL bulbs designed to be dimmed. A bit more expense and read the package carefully to be sure you got dimmable bulbs.
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