Bulb suggestions for glass shade ceiling light

[MasterMark]

Hello all. Following advice received from v helpful forum members on another post, I have installed a ceiling light which uses a bulb inside an opal glass shade (example pic below). Currently has a small 60W bulb in there which doesn’t generate enough light. Was looking at getting a varilight dimmable energy saver (20w = 100w) bulb, but at 59mm this is too wide for the opening of the shade (50mm). Because the ceiling light supposedly takes max 60w, I need something that is an energy saver. Does anyone have any suggestions for what I could use? If it helps, the dimmable aspect is not a necessity (although would be a nice feature to retain).

And on the dimmable note – if I have a dimmer switch and use a non dimmable bulb, will that work (and just not dim) or will the bulb blow – i.e. would I have to change the switch?

Lots of questions here so any help would be great!

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• MasterMark
• 11 Jan 2010
• 1

 

[ColJack]

energy savers don't like dimmers and will flash or not light at all if they are noe dimmable..
so yes you'll need to lose the dimmer..

 

[Taylortwocities]

Do a search on google for Megaman, they do all sorts of dimmerable low energy lamps

and ref

if I have a dimmer switch and use a non dimmable bulb, will that work (and just not dim) or will the bulb blow – i.e. would I have to change the switch?

You may scrog the lamp, more probably you'll ding the dimmer.
It's not even worth a try.

 

[Chri5]

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_In...Saving_Lamps_Index/Lamps_Energy_2a/index.html

Are 50mm wide....

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/LALEC11BC.html

Are 43mm wide, but max is 11w non dim

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/LAHCA42ESCL.html

Are halo dim ok but onlt 30% es rated= they are 35mm wide

 

[MasterMark]

Do a search on google for Megaman, they do all sorts of dimmerable low energy lamps

and ref

if I have a dimmer switch and use a non dimmable bulb, will that work (and just not dim) or will the bulb blow – i.e. would I have to change the switch?

You may scrog the lamp, more probably you'll ding the dimmer.
It's not even worth a try.

Megaman look to have a good selection, will check that out in detail - thanks!

 

[MasterMark]

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Lighting_Menu_Index/Lamps_and_Tubes_Index/Energy_Saving_Lamps_Index/Lamps_Energy_2a/index.html

Are 50mm wide....

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/LALEC11BC.html

Are 43mm wide, but max is 11w non dim

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/LAHCA42ESCL.html

Are halo dim ok but onlt 30% es rated= they are 35mm wide

Thanks for suggestions - but have brought more questions!

Re link 1 – could well work, but may be a little long for the glass shade. If the max recommended wattage is 60w for the light, will using a larger bulb (that is closer to the glass of the shade) risk getting too hot and shattering the glass? Does a 20w = 100w low energy bulb generate the same heat as a standard 20w bulb? Can I use a 70w = 100w bulb for that fitting?

And as for halogen bulbs – I thought these generated much more heat than standard bulbs?