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Palehorse

#2340
January 28, 2008, 02:26:41 PM
Just got finished hanging a few ceiling fans in the new stall. Which leads me to my vent:

I buy 3 ceiling fans, each one the same model, make, and design. While reviewing the box to check for bulb requirements (Still in the home improvement store) I see that they take candelabra light bulbs so I buy enough to do all of them.

The first two go smoothly, just the minor obstacles I have come to encounter with home improvement projects. After putting up the final one I get three bulbs out to screw into the sockets and "WHAM". . . they're standard sockets!

Fortunately I had purchased a few standard bulbs for the house while I was there as well, and so just had to go downstairs and get them. (I told yah I had run into this kind of thing before).

Why can't they make them all the same? Do they have some short and squatly person running around to impose some gremlin work in these places? Sheesh!  :rolleyes:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

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Mr442

#2341
January 28, 2008, 03:26:06 PM
PH, If you run the fan much, you will find that bulbs do not last worth a hoot.  In the fan that uses standard light bulbs, you can upgrade to rough service bulbs from your local auto parts (NAPA) store.  The filaments in those have four supports instead of two like a standard bulb.  Rough service bulbs will resist the vibrations of the fan much better and last way longer.  They are available in normal wattages too.
Mr442

Sandy Eggo

#2342
January 28, 2008, 03:33:19 PM
That's good to know. I was going through light bulbs like crazy. Then I switched to the environmental bulbs about two years ago and haven't had to switch them. Actually, I moved about 4 months ago, so I don't know if they're still working, but that's what I have in my fan now.
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous

Mr442

#2343
January 28, 2008, 03:38:42 PM
Quote from: PIYA on January 28, 2008, 03:33:19 PM
That's good to know. I was going through light bulbs like crazy. Then I switched to the environmental bulbs about two years ago and haven't had to switch them. Actually, I moved about 4 months ago, so I don't know if they're still working, but that's what I have in my fan now.

Are those the CFL bulbs?  Those will take a beating too, and I did see some the other day that would look good in a fan.  The basic CFL's with the curly glass would not look all that great IMHO.
Mr442

kimmi

#2344
January 28, 2008, 03:44:52 PM
I like mine except for the slight delay you get when turning them on.  I don't mind it with the light next to my bed because it gives me just enough time to hide my face when the light goes on, but in other areas it is a bit annoying.
Take time to smell the roses.

Mr442

#2345
January 28, 2008, 03:48:53 PM
I've got one in a porch light.  When it's down around zero, it is slow to come on and get bright.  Hmm, that sounds like me :rolleyes:
Mr442

Palehorse

#2346
January 28, 2008, 03:52:15 PM
Quote from: Mr442 on January 28, 2008, 03:26:06 PM
PH, If you run the fan much, you will find that bulbs do not last worth a hoot.  In the fan that uses standard light bulbs, you can upgrade to rough service bulbs from your local auto parts (NAPA) store.  The filaments in those have four supports instead of two like a standard bulb.  Rough service bulbs will resist the vibrations of the fan much better and last way longer.  They are available in normal wattages too.

I did purchase rough service bulbs in standard base. I almost use them exclusively since they seem to indeed last a lot longer. Keeps me off ladders!  :biggrin:

I know what you mean with those candelabra bulbs. . . We had them in the old house on the bath vanity mirror. I had to keep a half dozen on hand at all times. . . :rolleyes:  :biggrin:
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That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Sandy Eggo

#2347
January 28, 2008, 03:54:01 PM
Quote from: Mr442 on January 28, 2008, 03:38:42 PM
Are those the CFL bulbs?  Those will take a beating too, and I did see some the other day that would look good in a fan.  The basic CFL's with the curly glass would not look all that great IMHO.

Yep and you're right...I have the curly ones and they are fairly ugly :biggrin:...I just don't look at them LOL I'll have to look for the new ones.
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous

Palehorse

#2348
January 28, 2008, 03:56:00 PM
I'll check those new ones out too. My electric bill is high enough as it is!  :smile:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Sandy Eggo

#2349
January 28, 2008, 05:13:10 PM
I guess I should have mentioned my lights have the opague glass shades. So it's not so bad.
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous

Palehorse

#2350
January 28, 2008, 05:41:15 PM
The fans I put up all have the frosted glass, so unless you look right at the end you can't see what kind of bulb we're using.

Now for my next random vent:

I hate  :rain1: :rain1: :rain1: :rain1: :rain1: :rain1:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

me

#2351
January 28, 2008, 06:19:59 PM
Quote from: Palehorse on January 28, 2008, 05:41:15 PM
The fans I put up all have the frosted glass, so unless you look right at the end you can't see what kind of bulb we're using.

Now for my next random vent:

I hate  :rain1: :rain1: :rain1: :rain1: :rain1: :rain1:
Are ya afraid you'll melt or somethin'?   :biggrin:
Trump 2020

Palehorse

#2352
January 28, 2008, 06:23:23 PM
No. . .but it turns my backyard into a mud-pit and makes me open up the doggie bath business!  :icon_evil: 

I've got grass but it is very new grass and not really established yet. Dammit! :spooked:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Dexter Morgan

#2353
January 28, 2008, 08:50:24 PM
Quote from: PIYA on January 28, 2008, 03:54:01 PM
Yep and you're right...I have the curly ones and they are fairly ugly :biggrin:...I just don't look at them LOL I'll have to look for the new ones.
LOL PIYA!!! No need to stand around staring at them is there.  :biggrin: I just flip the switch, and let there be light. LMAO!!!  :idea3:
All that I am... all that I ever was... is here in your perfect eyes.... they're all I can see

~Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol~

Dexter Morgan

#2354
January 28, 2008, 08:52:13 PM
Quote from: Palehorse on January 28, 2008, 05:41:15 PM
The fans I put up all have the frosted glass, so unless you look right at the end you can't see what kind of bulb we're using.

Now for my next random vent:

I hate  :rain1: :rain1: :rain1: :rain1: :rain1: :rain1:
:fortune: I predict snow in your future.  :biggrin:
All that I am... all that I ever was... is here in your perfect eyes.... they're all I can see

~Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol~
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