Can I used a household bulb in place of the CFL's..if so, can I use 60 watts for all four sockets or is that too hot?
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The 60 watt bulbs will fit, I don'think the heat will be too great. I think your problem will come from the amount of light output and the temperature of the light. Make sure the light temp. is correct for your camera settings. 5600 K is day light temp.
1785176
The lights are rated for 85w, but there is a lot of confusion as to if that's 85w total, or 85w for each socket. You can definitely use 4x23w CFL (100watt equivalent) which is actually a little over 85 watts, and they sell these with 4x45watt CFL's, so I'm assuming the listed 85watts is not total, but for each socket. I do know from experience... if you put 4 100watt incandescents in there, you'll definitely blow the fuse in the light (I've done it).
1785177
yes,as long as e26based, but this is photokit, so bulbs which comes in is rated 5600k+ for photoshooting application.regards,kimoutlet
2087865
I currently use a CFL bulb in mine. Only limit would be the size of the bulb (higher wattage = bigger bulb)
2052789
I'm just using 15w CFL flood bulbs with the extension. With that said, if I had the standard 100w bulbs, I wouldn't hesitate to put them in. I wouldn't use these outdoors, however.
1415577
I used a 150 watt bulb without a issue. By the way, you can get this at Mennards for a lot less.
1548689
Yes, we have a 3 way cfl bulb in the upper light and a regular cfl bulb in the lower (side) light. The sockets are standard size, and there is no problem in using cfl bulbs with a standard size base.
297653
As your lamp is for 60W, that means the maximum wattage...this bulb is only 12 watts. This bulb should not be used with a 'Three way switch'. I have switched out most 60W incandescent bulbs to 10.5W LEDs or 14W fluorescent's...
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I actually have 3 light sockets on the exterior of my house. In order to make it work I have to use at least one old regular bulb. According to the instructions it needs to have a minimum wattage being used with it for bulbs (if I remember it was 40 watt minimum) I tried 3 led bulbs (which totaled under 30 watts) and nothing worked. It works with any combination of CFL, LED, and OLD bulbs as long as the above minimum is met.
686966
Dear debbie 60 is the maximum wattage you can use. I've used florescent lamps anyway. Good luck
455991
Yes, you can use this item without trouble cause the bulbs are made thinking in 55 watts. Regards.
1534663
I use 60 watt Clear (incandescent) light bulbs. I prefer those because of the way the light is cast. I have never seen them with flourescent bulbs or standard opaque bulbs, I just know that the light (to me) cast off all of my lamps is better and more crisp with a clear, incandescent bulb. I am not at home to check at this momennt, but I am fairly certain 60W is the maximum/recommended wattage. It sends out lots of light. In addition, I get so many compliments on these lamps, I wish I had more of them!!!
1615370
Yes, that should be fine. I use these bulbs everywhere in my house in place of standard 60 Watt bulbs
1851681
A 105 CFL will not get hot enough to melt. These units have a ceramic socket that helps keep things in check. I use mine with 85w CFLs for house and they only get warm. 60 seconds after I turn it off, I can unscrew the lamp. It's not that hot.
111585
Yes, you should be able to. The sticker on the lamp says "100 watt maximum". I have a 13w CFL bulb in mine, and it works just fine.
589895
You can replace the 60w filament bulb by a led or fluorescent bulb. But there are two things you must pay attention to: the socket type and the power (wattage) cannot exceed the nominal 60 that the fixture was designed to support.
1532087
We are currently using 60 Watt bulbs. Helps with light in our kitchen. The fan is really small though
945876
I would say no with one exception. CFL and LED bulbs are still rated in terms of the wattage an incandescent bulb with the same lumens (brightness) rating would consume. So, for example, a 5000K, 1500 lumems CFL bulb would draw 32 to 35 watts, well under 60 watts, even though it is consider equivalent to a 100 watt incandescent. I've used such CFLs with no problems.
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As i recall, cfls at 24w generate 1500 lumens. So 60watts should be around 3500-4000@1ft.