Plain_Vanilla Publish time 26-11-2019 03:58:34

Low energy bulbs question?

I have a new light fitting for outdoors.   Normal bulbs 100 watt max vertical,60 watt if mounted horizontal.However,only 13 watt max for energy efficient bulbs?Just wondering why...Less load,less heat...Any explanation for the restriction?Surely around 18/20 watt low energy bulbs wouldn't be an issue?

noiseboy72 Publish time 26-11-2019 03:58:35

I can only imagine that they advising that an 18/20W low energy will give the same light output as an old filament 100W lamp, as I quite agree that heat and switching currents will not be an issue.

Plain_Vanilla Publish time 26-11-2019 03:58:36

Thanks,I wondered if I had missed something

Rodders53 Publish time 26-11-2019 03:58:36

Lamp / envelope size almost certainly...bigger wattage CFL won't fit!

LED would likely be better than CFL for light output levels, energy consumption and working life?

Plain_Vanilla Publish time 26-11-2019 03:58:36

Thanks, I fitted a 16watt Phillips Pro, seems fine.
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