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Published on Saturday, Oct 18, 2008
Q: I'm changing most of my light bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs, but what about my chandelier? I use flame-tip bulbs, which are visible. Twisty bulbs wouldn't look very good. Also, they seem dimmer than conventional bulbs.
— L.H., Warren
A: Manufacturers are now making small compact fluorescent bulbs with coverings that make them look more like conventional chandelier bulbs. Some are a little chunky-looking, but you can find styles with flame tips that are more like incandescent bulbs in appearance.
Check lighting stores or online retailers if you can't find what you want at mass merchandisers. If your chandelier has a dimmer, make sure to choose dimmable bulbs.
I've heard the complaint about dimness before, but keep in mind that because compact fluorescent lamps use fewer watts than incandescents, you can use brighter bulbs. Say you have a lamp or light fixture that's limited to 60 watts. You could safely use a 27-watt CFL in that fixture and get about the same amount of light as a 100-watt incandescent bulb. A 42-watt CFL would also work, and it would produce about as much light as a 150-watt incandescent bulb.
Have a question about home maintenance, decorating or gardening? Akron Beacon Journal home writer Mary Beth Breckenridge will find answers for the queries that are chosen to appear in the paper. To submit a question, call her at 330-996-3756, or send e-mail to mbrecken@thebeaconjournal.com.
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