Odd bulb to replace with CFL or LED? - Page 2

Binger · 09-17-08, 09:19 PM

thats a nice kitchen.

That smaller socket is a candelabra base.

I was told (not sure how true this is because it was told to me by a kid who makes $7.75/hr) that all ceiling fans will be switching to bulbs with these small thread bulbs.

ac7ss · 11-01-08, 04:28 PM

One trick for fixing bulb usage is to replace the switch with a timer (Turn knob or button). You can get them cheaply ($16 to $20 at Home Depot) and can pay for themselves in saved energy and bulbs. The spring turn knob type will work with CFL as well as Incandescent.

Bulbman.com has several in the e-12 base (32 on my last search) and up to 14 Watts.

toyobug · 11-06-08, 10:13 AM

I'm glad i found this thread, I have those types of small thread bulbs in our dining room chandelier. My wife loves that thing, so I wasn't able to convince her to change it out. Now I don't have to. Thanks for the info

09-17-08, 09:19 PM	#11
Binger Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thats a nice kitchen. That smaller socket is a candelabra base. I was told (not sure how true this is because it was told to me by a kid who makes $7.75/hr) that all ceiling fans will be switching to bulbs with these small thread bulbs.

11-01-08, 04:28 PM	#12
ac7ss Eco-Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pugetropolis, WA Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	One trick for fixing bulb usage is to replace the switch with a timer (Turn knob or button). You can get them cheaply ($16 to $20 at Home Depot) and can pay for themselves in saved energy and bulbs. The spring turn knob type will work with CFL as well as Incandescent. Bulbman.com has several in the e-12 base (32 on my last search) and up to 14 Watts.

11-06-08, 10:13 AM	#13
toyobug avid DIY'r Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MS. Gulf Coast Posts: 154 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'm glad i found this thread, I have those types of small thread bulbs in our dining room chandelier. My wife loves that thing, so I wasn't able to convince her to change it out. Now I don't have to. Thanks for the info