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energy savinng lightbult

Bob Z · 2010-02-16 19:49:28

i have a lampshade that can only take energy saving light bulbs up to 20w However would a dimmable 40w light bulb work?

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16-02-2010 8:49pm

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Bob Z

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i have a lampshade that can only take energy saving light bulbs up to 20w

However would a dimmable 40w light bulb work?

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#2 18-02-2010 1:41am
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it would not be suitable/safe, you should stick to the rating of the fitting, are you finding it difficult to find a suitable lamp? if so just ask and we'll point you in the right direction.

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#3 18-02-2010 1:07pm
Bob Z

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Yes where can you get really dim energy saving screw in lightbulbs. The lowest I found is 11 watts

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#4 18-02-2010 3:14pm
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try
www.cpc.co.uk

I'll look later

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