I'm living in a rental house with a lot of different ceiling fixtures and a lot of different size light bulbs that I need to replace-- it's getting dark in here! Some are chandeliers and ceiling fans with small candle-like bulbs. I also have light fixtures with two traditional shaped light bulbs in them.
How do I *KNOW FOR SURE* what "size" bulbs to use in each fixture-- that is, what wattage? Like 40 or 60W candle bulbs or 60, 75, or 100W traditional bulbs? I want the most, brightest light possible (for good Christmas photos!), perhaps even if it costs more-- but I want it to be safe and fire-resistant.
Also, the new fancy energy efficient and enviromentally correct bulbs aren't available for these little ceiling fan and chandelier candle-flame bulbs, right???
Thank you in advance!!! :) And I would appreciate any more suggestions in this area.
2006-12-17 09:08:07 · 3 answers · asked by violetgal4444 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Under the globe or somewhere on the fixture is a piece of paper that has the bulb rating which will tell you what wattage not to exceed. It's the UL rating. Also the candle bulbs have a different size thread. For that take a bulb with you and match it,but for the wattage check the sticker for the correct wattage.
2006-12-17 09:13:53 · answer #1 · answered by Bart M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always use the exact same size bulb I take out of each fixture. If that size bulb worked long enough for it to burn out it must be safe. Each bulb says what size it is on the widest end of the bulb. The screw part of the bulb can be tricky because they come in different sizes also. Sometimes I have to take the old bulb with me to the store so that I'm sure to buy the right one. I don't think candle type bulbs come in different wattage's, just different shapes. Good luck!
2006-12-17 17:24:33 · answer #2 · answered by carol h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
save the old bulbs from each and replace as necessary.
75-100 are good for lighting and glass-globe fixtures,
teardrops are usually 25-30w
and paper shades require less heat(therefore less lite) use 40-75w so they don't start a fire with the shade.
you can use fluorescent to 100 on all as they don't produce hardly any heat.
2006-12-17 17:14:59 · answer #3 · answered by ticketoride04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋