Comments on: Energy-Saving Bulb Doesn’t Fit http://www.bouldercarbontax.org/2007/07/12/energy-saving-bulb-doesnt-fit/ What are we getting for our climate action dollars? Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:52:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Myron H. Murley http://www.bouldercarbontax.org/2007/07/12/energy-saving-bulb-doesnt-fit/#comment-279 Myron H. Murley Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:49:37 +0000 http://www.bouldercarbontax.org/2007/07/12/energy-saving-bulb-doesnt-fit/#comment-279 This problem is still with us. In my case the Harp was too narrow and the plastic saddle extensions, provided with the bulb, would not fit on the saddle wings. A local lamp parts dealer sold me a set of brass extenders that were also too small for the saddle wings. the simple solution would be a wider Harp Saddle that will accommodate the wider bulb. Wall-Mart, Lowe's, Target and Home Depot sell the bulbs but none have any ideas to solve the problem of fiting the large three-way to existing lamps. The solution is for the Bulb and Lamp Manufacturers to solve the problem of making bulbs and lamps that are compatible and or replacement lamp parts that will accept the larger bulbs. This problem is still with us. In my case the Harp was too narrow and the plastic saddle extensions, provided with the bulb, would not fit on the saddle wings. A local lamp parts dealer sold me a set of brass extenders that were also too small for the saddle wings. the simple solution would be a wider Harp Saddle that will accommodate the wider bulb. Wall-Mart, Lowe’s, Target and Home Depot sell the bulbs but none have any ideas to solve the problem of fiting the large three-way to existing lamps. The solution is for the Bulb and Lamp Manufacturers to solve the problem of making bulbs and lamps that are compatible and or replacement lamp parts that will accept the larger bulbs.

]]> By: Justin http://www.bouldercarbontax.org/2007/07/12/energy-saving-bulb-doesnt-fit/#comment-141 Justin Tue, 21 Aug 2007 02:39:35 +0000 http://www.bouldercarbontax.org/2007/07/12/energy-saving-bulb-doesnt-fit/#comment-141 I agree, looks like a chore. But you only have to do it once every seven years. So you might burn out on the lamp before the bulb needs replacement... I agree, looks like a chore. But you only have to do it once every seven years. So you might burn out on the lamp before the bulb needs replacement…

]]> By: Frank Reeves http://www.bouldercarbontax.org/2007/07/12/energy-saving-bulb-doesnt-fit/#comment-110 Frank Reeves Sat, 21 Jul 2007 19:44:23 +0000 http://www.bouldercarbontax.org/2007/07/12/energy-saving-bulb-doesnt-fit/#comment-110 Had exactly the same experience. Removing the harp allowed screwing in the bulb, but the bulb was still too tall reattach the harp. Solution: search the Web for smaller CFL 3-ways (not made by GE). Here are two sources that should work: * environmentallights.com - CF28C, 5.88" vs the GE's 6.3" * lightbulbemporium.com - Sylvania 29351, 5.75" Because these bulbs have shorter spiral tubes, they are not quite as bright as the bigger GE-style bulb: 1750 and 1600 lumens, respectively, at their high setting vs. 2100 lumens for the GE. Also, their light color is a little cooler (more blue/white) than the incandescent coloring of the GE. If you prefer warmer light, go for the Sylvania bulb, which is only 300K whiter than the GE. As consumer demand grows, technology will offer still more options for us. Had exactly the same experience. Removing the harp allowed screwing in the bulb, but the bulb was still too tall reattach the harp. Solution: search the Web for smaller CFL 3-ways (not made by GE). Here are two sources that should work:

* environmentallights.com - CF28C, 5.88″ vs the GE’s 6.3″

* lightbulbemporium.com - Sylvania 29351, 5.75″

Because these bulbs have shorter spiral tubes, they are not quite as bright as the bigger GE-style bulb: 1750 and 1600 lumens, respectively, at their high setting vs. 2100 lumens for the GE. Also, their light color is a little cooler (more blue/white) than the incandescent coloring of the GE. If you prefer warmer light, go for the Sylvania bulb, which is only 300K whiter than the GE.

As consumer demand grows, technology will offer still more options for us.

]]> By: Ron Wright http://www.bouldercarbontax.org/2007/07/12/energy-saving-bulb-doesnt-fit/#comment-86 Ron Wright Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:25:29 +0000 http://www.bouldercarbontax.org/2007/07/12/energy-saving-bulb-doesnt-fit/#comment-86 The harp pops off very easily in every lamp I've ever seen. It is literally a 5-10 second operation. Slide up the metal rings then squeeze the harp. The harp pops off very easily in every lamp I’ve ever seen. It is literally a 5-10 second operation. Slide up the metal rings then squeeze the harp.

]]> By: Tom http://www.bouldercarbontax.org/2007/07/12/energy-saving-bulb-doesnt-fit/#comment-85 Tom Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:40:56 +0000 http://www.bouldercarbontax.org/2007/07/12/energy-saving-bulb-doesnt-fit/#comment-85 We simply removed the "harp" (I didn't know that is what it is called), put the bulb in, and then put the harp back on :c) We simply removed the “harp” (I didn’t know that is what it is called), put the bulb in, and then put the harp back on :c)

]]> By: Bob Greene http://www.bouldercarbontax.org/2007/07/12/energy-saving-bulb-doesnt-fit/#comment-84 Bob Greene Fri, 13 Jul 2007 02:52:07 +0000 http://www.bouldercarbontax.org/2007/07/12/energy-saving-bulb-doesnt-fit/#comment-84 Although somewhat of a headache, you can either buy a larger harp to accommodate the bulb or buy a different bulb, maybe one that isn't three way that is shorter and will fit into the light socket without causing you to replace the harp. Although somewhat of a headache, you can either buy a larger harp to accommodate the bulb or buy a different bulb, maybe one that isn’t three way that is shorter and will fit into the light socket without causing you to replace the harp.

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