Re: Need help with Compact Fluorescent

["Jeff Volp" <JeffVolp@xxxxxxx>]

Even a max wattage standard incandescent doesn't produce much light out of
our Nutone fan/light fixtures.  I was surprised how much light that plastic
diffuser blocks.  It was MUCH brighter when the cover was off while we
painted the ceiling.  I tried one of those extra bright "krypton" bulbs, but
it didn't help that much.  A separate light for general illumination is
pretty much necessary.

Jeff

"BruceR" <razrbruce@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Assuming you've tried a new bulb with no improvement your only option - if
> you're not very handy as you mentioned - is to replace the fixture with a
> new fan/light unit that uses a standard bulb base.  That way you can try
> another compact flourescent or go back to a standard incandescent bulb.
> Since the light is not usually left on for long periods of time, a
> standard bulb won't cost a lot more operate.  You could also have a light
> installed over the mirror which would provide much better light for
> touching up makeup as it reflects off the face better.
>
> anna wrote:
>> Need help with Compact Fluorescent
>> California Home
>>
>> Our vanity bathroom has a 26W  Nutone Compact Fluorescent 2 pin
>> light / with fan - ceiling light.
>> ( the light appears to be about 9 inches long)
>>
>> It is so dark with this light in the bathroom.  I am desperately
>> trying to get a brighter light...I searched all over the internet.
>> Went to Home Depot etc. No luck.
>> Not sure why they do not make brighter lights for 2 pin Compact
>> Fluorescents.
>>
>> Any suggestions..where I can a brighter 2 pin Compact Fluorescent
>> light.
>>
>>
>> FYI....I am not handy.
>>
>> Any help would be highly appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Anna