because compact fluorescent bulbs use less electricity, the wattage ratings are different. a 60w replacement usually are 11-15watts -
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Because compact fluorescent bulbs use less electricity, the wattage ratings are different. a 60w replacement usually are 11-15 Watts!
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the cool thing is that because of the difference, you can get say a 100watt CF Bulb at it will only use like 24w - but provide more light than a standard 60.
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The cool thing is that because of the difference, you can get say a '''100 Watt''' CF Bulb and it will only use '''24 Watts''' - but provide more light than a standard 60!
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you shouldn't use compact fluorescent bulbs with dimmer switches, unless the bulb is specifically marketed as compatible. or the old lamps that the shade actually rested on the bulb..
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You shouldn't use compact fluorescent bulbs with dimmer switches, unless the bulb is specifically marketed as compatible. Also, beware of the old lamps where the shade actually rested on the bulb..
Most will actually list actual wattage and what it replaces.
Assuming you are in the US, [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=156922-3-29041&lpage=none|a 13W bulb] replaces a 60W standard bulb.
because compact fluorescent bulbs use less electricity, the wattage ratings are different. a 60w replacement usually are 11-15watts -
the cool thing is that because of the difference, you can get say a 100watt CF Bulb at it will only use like 24w - but provide more light than a standard 60.
you shouldn't use compact fluorescent bulbs with dimmer switches, unless the bulb is specifically marketed as compatible. or the old lamps that the shade actually rested on the bulb..
Most will actually list actual wattage and what it replaces.
Assuming you are in the US,
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=156922-3-29041&lpage=none
a 13w bulb replaces a 60w standard bulb..