Compact Fluorescents downlighters and the wattages?

[barnies]

Hello ive got a few question here,

The compact fluorescents downlighers at the moment have 26w in them, is it possible to change them for a higher wattage? because the light from them is very poor, and what is the highest wattage u get of these 4pins lamps?

thanks.

 

[333rocky333]

the unit inside will have the rating stamped on it, it is unlikely to run larger than 26 watt and any larger lamp would possibly not fit in the lampholder anyway.
You could try an 840 colour lamp or a 865 colour

 

[barnies]

the unit inside will have the rating stamped on it, it is unlikely to run larger than 26 watt and any larger lamp would possibly not fit in the lampholder anyway.
You could try an 840 colour lamp or a 865 colour

Yea? i assume these lights dont get much bigger than 26watts yea?

and the bigger the wattage i take it the lamps will be alot bigger too?

so is it better to get something with like a cool light or something yea?

thanks.

 

[333rocky333]

You get 42 watt but the unit has to be rated to run that size.

the lampholder bit looks similar but the grooves limit the size of lamp that pushes in it,

what lamp colour code are you using now

 

[barnies]

You get 42 watt but the unit has to be rated to run that size.

the lampholder bit looks similar but the grooves limit the size of lamp that pushes in it,

what lamp colour code are you using now

ok yea, and is 42watts the highest you can get with this kind off light yea?

well the packet says its 26 watts lumens 1710lm?? can you get higher than this?

cheers

 

[333rocky333]

does it say 827, 835, 840, 865 or similar on the lamp/ box

 

[barnies]

it says 840 on the lamp? whats that for?

 

[ELZ4742]

840 is the colour... cool white
835 = white
865 = daylight

 

[333rocky333]

840 is cool white to me the brightest, next is 865 daylight but i personally think there not as bright just a different tint of colour really

 

[barnies]

840 is cool white to me the brightest, next is 865 daylight but i personally think there not as bright just a different tint of colour really

ah right grand so u reckon probably just keep them cool white then yea?

 

[barnies]

or is there not much else that can be done?

 

[333rocky333]

Check the unit inside i it may be rated also up to 32 watt.

26 and 32 watt use the same G24q-3 lampholder,

The 32 watt is usually fatter but if there is room in the fitting and the unit suitable to run it, may possibly able to try them.

Personally yes, 840 is brightest colour

 

[barnies]

ah right grand yea, and then there is bigger wattages as well but the holder wont take it yea?

 

[Taylortwocities]

Either the fitting will not take the larger rating, or the internal electrics will not be able to handle the higher wattage lamp = the lamp will not light up.

 

[barnies]

hello i was replacing one of the lamps today in the cfl light fitting and the two lamps inside one was 2pin and the 1 next to it was 4pin and the light itself was emergency light, but the 4pin lamp wouldnt work unless the power was switched off to it, does that mean this is a non-maintained light fitting? because the lamp switchs on and off ok with the others lights?

Thanks.