Ceiling fan light problem,
#1
03-02-17, 10:12 AM
Ceiling fan light problem,
I'm confused.
I wanted to boost the light output from my ceiling fan.
It has two lights, rated for 60W maximum.
When I put in 14W LED (100W replacements) and switch the unit on - the lights flash on for one instant, then turn off. ???
I can remove either bulb, then the remaining one works fine.
Aren't fixtures rated by actual wattage instead of lumen output?
What am I missing?
I wanted to boost the light output from my ceiling fan.
It has two lights, rated for 60W maximum.
When I put in 14W LED (100W replacements) and switch the unit on - the lights flash on for one instant, then turn off. ???
I can remove either bulb, then the remaining one works fine.
Aren't fixtures rated by actual wattage instead of lumen output?
What am I missing?
#2
03-02-17, 05:17 PM
Group Moderator
In most ceiling fans you cannot use LED or CFL bulbs.
Most will specifically state "incandescent lamps only".
In many fans.... using a non incandescent bulb will immediately blow the dimmer section.
Most will specifically state "incandescent lamps only".
In many fans.... using a non incandescent bulb will immediately blow the dimmer section.
#3
03-02-17, 07:17 PM
Thanks
Hi:
But everything works fine with an LED in one side and either an incandescent or cfl in the opposite side.
The problem only arises when I try two LED's at the same time.
Does this make sense?
But everything works fine with an LED in one side and either an incandescent or cfl in the opposite side.
The problem only arises when I try two LED's at the same time.
Does this make sense?
