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Use regular bulb in fans bagarow 05-21-2007
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Posted by on May 21, 2007, 7:51 am
Hi

Is it safe to use a regular bulb (not rated as a fan bulb) in a fan?
The wattage rating of the regular bulb would not exceed the rating
suggested by the fan.

Thanks
Bob


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Posted by David Martel on May 21, 2007, 8:31 am
Bob,

Yes, it's safe. The bulb life may be shortened by the vibration.

Dave M.



Posted by professorpaul on May 21, 2007, 9:43 am
The other issue is fit. The fan bulbs are physically smaller. Regular
ones in my experience, are often too big.


Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on May 21, 2007, 10:39 pm

> Hi
>
> Is it safe to use a regular bulb (not rated as a fan bulb) in a fan?
> The wattage rating of the regular bulb would not exceed the rating
> suggested by the fan.

It will light OK, but you could get into big legal trouble. When the
inspectors come to see if you still have all those "Do Not Remove Under
Penalty of the Law" tags on your pillows and mattresses, they will cite you
for a standard bulb in the fan. None of my business what you do, but I'd
not take the chance.



Posted by mm on May 22, 2007, 8:18 am
wrote:

>
>> Hi
>>
>> Is it safe to use a regular bulb (not rated as a fan bulb) in a fan?
>> The wattage rating of the regular bulb would not exceed the rating
>> suggested by the fan.
>
>It will light OK, but you could get into big legal trouble. When the
>inspectors come to see if you still have all those "Do Not Remove Under
>Penalty of the Law" tags on your pillows and mattresses,

I know a guy who knows a guy who sells those things, and I can get you
some. They are forged in China, but look very authentic. They're
pretty expensive, but worth it.

>they will cite you
>for a standard bulb in the fan. None of my business what you do, but I'd
>not take the chance.
>


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