Should cheap CFL lights be OK?
#1
10-07-05, 11:00 AM
Should cheap CFL lights be OK?
I want to put 6 bulbs that each give the same light as 120W or 150W incandescents in a ceiling fixture that takes 60W bulbs, hoping it will help for shooting video. The 150s at Home Depot were $10. I saw 120s at a dollar store, and I'm wondering if there might be something wrong with them that could be dangerous.
#2
10-08-05, 12:10 PM
Check for a UL listing label on the cheap ones. If they have the listing, safety should not be an issue.
Even so they may not last, and you will probably get several DOA.
Even so they may not last, and you will probably get several DOA.
#3
10-08-05, 09:25 PM
Group Moderator
If the fixture is rated for 60w bulbs, do not exceed 60w. This has to do with the ability of the fixture to withstand/disipate heat and is important to follow.
#4
10-10-05, 05:57 PM
Member
Just my experience, but I've found the cheap ones don't last very long. Give 'em a try and let us know your experiences.
