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Default CFLs vs incandescent "max wattage" cautions in overhead fixtures....

AZ Nomad wrote:
On Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:25:15 -0500, ropeyarn wrote:


The ceiling fixtures in our house all have labels indicating the maximum
wattage (incandescent) bulb to place in the fixture.


I assume this is a heat-based limit...

of course it is. Do you think the actual light causes the fixture to catch
fire?


OK:
and your helpful contribution to the discussion is ????