2007-09-07 04:35:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes they are. They run cooler than an incandescent bulb and draw less amps. So they are actually safer than the old bulbs.
2007-09-07 04:46:02 · answer #1 · answered by John himself 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are, light fixtures have changed very little over the years, the changes have been more cosmetic. Actually the CFL bulb is probably safer than the ordinary bulb because they pull way less electricity through your wiring.
2007-09-07 11:44:06 · answer #2 · answered by Ricky H 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I live in an older home , I only received one which blew out the second time I turned on the light switch . I had already been using them throughout my home though without difficulties so I think they are fine I just stumbled across a bad bulb .
2007-09-07 11:41:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only issue you might have in using them is in an "enclosed" light fixture. The ballast (that ceramic bottom on the bulb) can be sensitive to heat build-up, so things like recessed lights or once totally enclosed in small glass fixtures can cause them to burn out. Other than that, they are great.
2007-09-07 15:53:35 · answer #4 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anon, If it wasn't safe with the old bulbs, it should be safe it you changed the whole electrical system! Jimmy.
2007-09-07 17:38:12 · answer #5 · answered by Jimmy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes they take a lower wattage so they are safer then the old type bulbs
2007-09-07 12:31:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think that it is. But I would advise asking an electrician first, just to be on the safe side.
2007-09-07 11:39:44 · answer #7 · answered by Tony M 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I use them and I live in a home built in the 70's...lol
2007-09-07 12:37:40 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Saw Dust♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are cooler use less current and last longer.
2007-09-07 13:22:35 · answer #9 · answered by petethen2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋