[SamAdams76]

One question about those new-style bulbs. I notice that the 100-watt version of these state that it is equal to the old-style 26-watt bulb. Does this mean that you can put these bulbs in sockets that are rated for 60 watts (the old style)?

[RayChuang88]

I notice that the 100-watt version of these state that it is equal to the old-style 26-watt bulb. Does this mean that you can put these bulbs in sockets that are rated for 60 watts (the old style)?

Just as long as the light fixture doesn't have a dimmer control, no problem. In fact, a lot of new light fixtures are limited to 60 watts maximum anyway.

[MrEdd]

One question about those new-style bulbs. I notice that the 100-watt version of these state that it is equal to the old-style 26-watt bulb. Does this mean that you can put these bulbs in sockets that are rated for 60 watts (the old style)?

Yes

[mad_as_he$$]

Yes.

[imdref]

One question about those new-style bulbs. I notice that the 100-watt version of these state that it is equal to the old-style 26-watt bulb. Does this mean that you can put these bulbs in sockets that are rated for 60 watts (the old style)?

Yes, but with CFLs, lumens is a far more useful rating than wattage. Look for bulbs with lumens that match your old incandescent varieties.

[thatwhichwecall]

Yes. The new bulb will only draw 26 watts. It will give as much light as a standard 100-watt bulb, but it will work fine even in a 30-watt socket.

[Tatze]

One question about those new-style bulbs. I notice that the 100-watt version of these state that it is equal to the old-style 26-watt bulb. Does this mean that you can put these bulbs in sockets that are rated for 60 watts (the old style)?

I think you mean the other way around. A 26W CFL (new) is equivalent to a 100W incandescent (old). So a 26W CFL is most certainly compatible with a socket that is rated for a 100W, 75W, 60W, or even 40W incandescent.

[HamiltonJay]

Yes you can, but understand, you’ll only be getting the equivalent of an old 25 watt light bulbs brightness out of that new 100 watt equivalent CFL for the first 15-30 seconds after you turn it on, if it has been off for a while.

CFLs have their place, but complete replacement of incandescent is rediculous.

[1Old Pro]

One question about those new-style bulbs. I notice that the 100-watt version of these state that it is equal to the old-style 26-watt bulb. Does this mean that you can put these bulbs in sockets that are rated for 60 watts (the old style)?

Great quetion. When I research CFL sites many say NOT to use in certain "max 60 watt" recepticles ESPECIALLY IF THEY ARE "CONTAINED" meaning when surrounded by glass like many cieling light fixtures and not table lamps with lampshades which allow air to circulate.

[Old Professer]

Yes, if they’ll fit within the globe (housing); the old restriction was due to the heat given off by the higher wattage not the current load on the wiring and fixture.

They didn’t want you burning your nursing home down.