New recessed lights: GU24 or screw base?
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New recessed lights: GU24 or screw base?
Hi,
as part of my new home addition I'll be putting in a number of recessed light fixtures. I'm in CA and have to follow the title 24 codes, but I can use incandescent fixtures in my living room & bedroom if I use a dimmer.
I'd like to use CFLs everywhere, but I don't like the government imposing a different bayonet mount/GU24 bulb mount just to control that I can never screw in an old-style bulb. I'm also afraid that if screw-socket stays the predominant socket, all the future new developments such as high-output CFLs and affordable LED bulbs are going to be more widespread and cheaper in standard screw-socket. Also, the CFL/GU24 fixtures are much more expensive, but that's not my primary concern.
What is your recommendation, screw-socket with CFL bulb or GU24 fixture? Do you know if GU24 will become a nationwide standard, or is this a California-only thing?
Thanks,
Alex
as part of my new home addition I'll be putting in a number of recessed light fixtures. I'm in CA and have to follow the title 24 codes, but I can use incandescent fixtures in my living room & bedroom if I use a dimmer.
I'd like to use CFLs everywhere, but I don't like the government imposing a different bayonet mount/GU24 bulb mount just to control that I can never screw in an old-style bulb. I'm also afraid that if screw-socket stays the predominant socket, all the future new developments such as high-output CFLs and affordable LED bulbs are going to be more widespread and cheaper in standard screw-socket. Also, the CFL/GU24 fixtures are much more expensive, but that's not my primary concern.
What is your recommendation, screw-socket with CFL bulb or GU24 fixture? Do you know if GU24 will become a nationwide standard, or is this a California-only thing?
Thanks,
Alex
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I would go with the standard Edison base fixture. I had to google what a GU/24 base was so I think it will be quite a while before it becomes a nation wide requirement. As you pointed out, you can get most CFL's in Edison base and I have seen the new LED bulbs with the standard base as well.
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From my limited knowledge of CA Title 24 codes screw in CFLs do not meet the requirements for kitchens and baths. The fixture must be designed to only accept a energy efficient bulb type.