Can I put CFLs into a fixture like this?

[MrAwder]

Just wondering if CFLs can be put into something like this. I don't see why not, even though it says G-type bulb I think that just refers to the glass shape and the socket should still work. Thoughts?

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=73400-43501-FV07-033&lpage=none

 

[I N Hail]

If that one you show has the screw in like a regular lite bulb


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[niacinamide]

The E26 listing in the specifications refers to a medium Edison screw fitting. Standard light bulbs will work.

 

[MrAwder]

Yea I'm pretty sure it does. I need to double check at the store but I saw the lights for it and they are regular screw in's. Just wanted to be sure G-type bulb didnt mean something other than the shape (i think it stands for Globe?).

Also, do you think it would be safe to wire 3 of these up in parallel? Or should I wire them each to an individual plug? Not sure if it makes any difference as far as voltage/current draw is concerned. My electrical engineering is limited to micro processors. Not to good with this big stuff.

 

[Guest 18340]

I use the ones that have 4 bulbs, exactly like yours, only one more socket. I wired two of them together so i'd only have 1 plug. I've had mine for over 2 years now, bought them at Home depot. I use the 100w 6500k cfls, 8 bulbs all together, for veg. It works perfect.

 

[Lord Doobie]

yep...g for globe
wiring 3 in parallel would be fine...in fact, it probably already is

 

[Vegan]

OT

how many 23 watt cfl's can one run in parallel without runnin into problems??

sorry for the hijack

Vegan

OT

thats a nice lookin light ..should work fine..I myself would tear the thing apart to make it less bulky..
but will work fine as is..