Chris Bernhardt Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 In older construction it is not uncommon to find screw-shell lampholders with incandescent bulbs in closets. How long have they been prohibited? More important can one just install a fluorescent bulb in place of the incandescent as long as it has 6" of clearance? Chris, Oregon Download Attachment: jse_IMG_3616.jpg 52.51 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 At least the pull appears non-conductive. however the biggest issue is heat and breakage. Carson Dunlop Home Reference Book seems to prefer they be above the door,which does not seem applicable here. Personally I would take out the bulb and check polarity for safety.Then recommend a more flush out of the way style fixture.LEDs produce no heat whatsoever and have come down to a reasonable price.Dam! I"M STARTING TO GET LONG WINDED AS YOU GUYS.I probably look like my dog to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbernathy Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Options.....put a new fixture in with a covered bulb....or as you stated...replace with a Flour strip light and it will then be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 I ASSumed he meant one of those new spiral type screw in fluorescents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bernhardt Posted March 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Yes that was exactly what I was wondering if one could simply replace the incandescent bulb with one of those new fandagled spiral type fluorescent bulbs and make what was otherwise non-complying now complying? Chris, Oregon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Going to bed Chris however I seem to recall they have traces of mercury plus they break easy.So energy efficient or not Paul's idea may be the best choice.[:-bigmouth let that be my yawn.My chapter president recommend Home gauge and I have playing with it all evening.I like way it lets you customize photo downloads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Originally posted by Chris Bernhardt Yes that was exactly what I was wondering if one could simply replace the incandescent bulb with one of those new fandagled spiral type fluorescent bulbs and make what was otherwise non-complying now complying? Chris, Oregon I agree with Paul. Recommend they swap it out for a fluorescent fixture. A compact fluorescent lamp is only safe till it burns out; then someone might forget why it's there and stick a 100w light bulb back in. Realtors love to tell people that they just need to screw in a CFL. That's reason enough to avoid the practice. - Jim in Oregon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozofprev Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 That's a very good point. Time to change my ways. Originally posted by Jim KatenI agree with Paul. Recommend they swap it out for a fluorescent fixture. A compact fluorescent lamp is only safe till it burns out; then someone might forget why it's there and stick a 100w light bulb back in. Realtors love to tell people that they just need to screw in a CFL. That's reason enough to avoid the practice. - Jim in Oregon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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