Tom The Great wrote:

On Sat, 13 Jan 2007 18:00:15 -0500, jd karnes
wrote:


Tom The Great wrote:

On Sat, 13 Jan 2007 03:37:20 GMT, Paul M. Eldridge
wrote:



There's no problem using CFLs either base up or base down and
vibration shouldn't be an issue either (unlike most incandescents).

Cheers,
Paul

On Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:50:16 -0500, krw wrote:



1. Is there an issue (heat or otherwise) mounting a CF upside down?
2. Are they suitable in a high vibration application, such as this?

I put a CF in mine, just checking before I shut it all up again
It's over the stairs and a PITA to get to).



Some CF bulbs have warnings against 'fully enclosed indoor use'. Not
really sure what this REALLY means, since I used some inside globes
and they have small vent holes in the base. I wonder if this means
like air-tight.

Follow the directions, I think even some CF bulbs are marketed for
ceiling fans too.

later,

tom @ www.BlankHelp.com


i believe the heat build up is reason they do not want them inclosed.
i believe the cfs can't stand the heat as reg bulbs do.



True, there are electronics in the CF bulb, just wondering what is
'enclosed'? Air tight? Are globe with small vent holes ok?

tom
tom
try topbulb.com they have some good info and that is where i get mine.
i pay more for the 26 watt 6400k bulbs. i like white light not yellow,
which is 2700k.