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Lighting – Compact Fluorescents
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Compact fluorescents now come in a wide variety of designs, which can meet most of your needs, both indoors and out.

Bulb shapes

Image: Reflector
Reflector 		Image: Spiral (twist)
Spiral (twist) 		Image: Round (globe)
Round (globe) 		Image: Regular
Regular		 Image: Minispiral (minitwist)
Minispiral (minitwist) 		Image: Candle
Candle 		Image: Reflector
Reflector

Suggested bulbs

Lamp style Suggested bulbs
Table lamp with harp Image: Table lamp with harp Image: Minispiral (minitwist) Image: Spiral (twist) Image: Regular
Table lamp with clip adapter Image: Table lamp with clip adapter Image: Regular
Hanging lamp Image: Hanging lamp Image: Minispiral (minitwist) Image: Spiral (twist) Image: Regular Image: Round (globe)
Ceiling lamp Image: Ceiling lamp Image: Minispiral (minitwist) Image: Spiral (twist) Image: Regular
Ceiling fan Image: Ceiling fan Image: Minispiral (minitwist) Image: Spiral (twist) Image: Round (globe)
Wall sconce Image: Wall sconce Image: Minispiral (minitwist)Image: Regular Image: Candle
Recessed lighting Image: Recessed lighting Image: Minispiral (minitwist) Image: Spiral (twist)Image: Reflector
Track lighting Image: Track lighting Image: Minispiral (minitwist)Image: Reflector
Outdoor lighting Image: Outdoor lighting Image: Minispiral (minitwist) Image: Spiral (twist) Image: Regular
Exposed outdoor lighting Image: Exposed outdoor lighting Image: Reflector

CFLPractical tips
  • Outdoors: Use CFLs in sealed, weatherproof fixtures in order to optimize their service life. Check the package to be sure that the bulb can withstand winter conditions.

  • Dimmer (continuous or three-stage) or timer: Check the package carefully, because you need special models for these uses.

  • Check the height of the bulb (ballast included), to make sure it doesn't go beyond your fixture.