[Anianna]

Anybody know why new A19 CFL 60 watt equivalent bulbs (actual 13 watts) or new A19 LED 60 watt equivalent bulbs (actual 10.5 watts) will not work in a light fixture that works just fine with A19 CFL 100 watt equivalent bulbs (actual 23 watts)? If I remember correctly, the fixture used to have 60 watt equivalent CFL bulbs previously (I accidentally grabbed the 100s when replacing all of my bulbs with a different color).

The 60 watt equivalent bulbs of both types work just fine in a similar fixture in another room.

 

[SPS-1]

Possibly the bottom center contact in the socket is a little bit low or dirty. And on the bulbs that don't work, possibly the contact on the center is also a bit low. So they are not quite touching.

 

[jmon]

Does the switch have a dimmer on it.

 

[Anianna]

We do not have dimmer switches.

 

[jmon]

As stated above, could be that the contacts in the light fixture socket itself are bent down by use. Ordinary light bulbs often seem to go deeper down than energy savers. So there might simply be no contact.

You could try to pull the contacts up a little in the socket and see if that helps. Please turn power off at breaker for safety first. Just a suggestion.

 

[Anianna]

Possibly the bottom center contact in the socket is a little bit low or dirty. And on the bulbs that don't work, possibly the contact on the center is also a bit low. So they are not quite touching.

If that is the case, is there any problem with continuing to use the 100 watt equivalent bulbs in a fixture rated for 60 watt bulbs? The CFLs are actually 23 watt bulbs, so fine, right?

 

[Anianna]

Could be that the contacts in the light fixture socket itself are bent down by use. Ordinary light bulbs often seem to go deeper down than energy savers. So there might simply be no contact.

You could try to pull the contacts up a little in the socket and see if that helps. Please turn power off at breaker for safety first. Just a suggestion.

I'll give that a go, thanks.

 

[joed]

What type of fixture? I just fixed an issue with a fixture where the cardboard tube around the candle style socket was a bit too high and hitting the glass of the bulb before the bulb was all the way in. The previous bulb must have been a bit thinner at the base and worked fine.

 

[SPS-1]

A 23 Watt bulb in a fixture rated for 60 watts is fine.

 

[poiihy]

If that is the case, is there any problem with continuing to use the 100 watt equivalent bulbs in a fixture rated for 60 watt bulbs? The CFLs are actually 23 watt bulbs, so fine, right?

Yes it is fine; you can even use a 60 watt CFL and still have safety margin (in terms of heat output, but obviously the lamp wouldn't fit)

 

[Anianna]

Possibly the bottom center contact in the socket is a little bit low or dirty. And on the bulbs that don't work, possibly the contact on the center is also a bit low. So they are not quite touching.

This was my problem. I took the larger bulbs out, flipped the breaker, and worked the contacts in the fixture down. Now my fancy new LEDs work in the fixture. Thanks again!