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    pjtroup Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 7, 2010, 03:53 PM
    Why not use halogen T4 bulb in ceiling fans
    I have a ceiling fan with dimmable halogen lights marked JD-E11 and Home Depot supplied a Philips Sconce Aplique 50 Watt replacement bulb which looks similar to the original, but the fine print on the Philips package states "These lamps should not be used in ceiling fans". I'd already replaced the bulbs and they seem to work fine before reading the fine print on the package. Any ideas about whether I should order exact replacements?
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    Feb 8, 2010, 05:46 AM
    Need to always follow manufactuers instructions, or you assume any risk. Best to get the proper lamp.
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    Feb 10, 2010, 12:28 AM

    Probably has to do with the amount of heat the bulb generates.
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    Dec 10, 2011, 11:59 AM
    Most likely has to do with the robustness of the filament. Ceiling fans shake and vibrate a lot, and bulbs specifically designed for ceiling fans are stronger.
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