can i replace the dull 40w bulb in my fan fixture with a compact floroscent ? why are bulbs specifically made for fans?
2006-12-30 18:38:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I have ceiling fan lights and the only diffrence in mine is that they screw in not the convential plug and twist ones.
i find that you have to check what the maxium wattage is too for the fan, I installed a eco friendly one, of 40 watts gives out heaps of light at night. don't need no more then that.
2006-12-30 18:41:03 · answer #1 · answered by ozi_nut 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They aren't really, it's so people won't get confused when buying them. It makes it easier for a person to get a "Fan bulb" then to go in a find a 15 ampere bulb that will fit a certain receptacle.
2006-12-30 22:27:59 · answer #2 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vibration of the fan is hard on the filament. fan bulbs are heavy duty, more support wires. not sure about if a comp. flo. will work in the unit, they are vibration resistant. check the light frame, it should say what the max watt bulb you can use. good luck.
2006-12-30 19:02:02 · answer #3 · answered by car dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes... I did it! (Works fine!)
2006-12-30 18:39:43 · answer #4 · answered by love_2b_curious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋