Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - energy saving bulbs for enclosed fixtures?
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Rrainea
01-30-05, 09:28 AM
Hi-
Our porch lights on our townhome are the type with a white glass globe that screws into place over the bulb. We keep them on all night for security purposes. I've looked for energy-saving bulbs for them, but all of the packaging says not to use in enclosed fixtures. Do they make any fluorescent-type energy-saving bulbs for enclosed fixtures?
Our porch lights on our townhome are the type with a white glass globe that screws into place over the bulb. We keep them on all night for security purposes. I've looked for energy-saving bulbs for them, but all of the packaging says not to use in enclosed fixtures. Do they make any fluorescent-type energy-saving bulbs for enclosed fixtures?
John Nelson
01-30-05, 09:55 AM
I suggest you look for new fixtures. They are cheap enough that it won't take long to recover the cost.
Rrainea
01-30-05, 12:30 PM
Ah, but we're in a townhome. That means strata council and "You Must Conform". Fixture changing isn't an option.