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Can I replace 4 pin CFL with LED?

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Can I replace 4 pin CFL with LED?

Replacing CFLs with an LED Recessed Can or Fixture If you have plugin CFL lamps, you may wish to just replace the fixture entirely. You may need an 8″ LED Recessed Can, 6″ LED Recessed Can or a 4″ LED Recessed Can, or something entirely different depending on your fixture.

Can I use a 75 watt CFL in a 60 watt fixture?

It simply means that the bulb, whether CFL or LED, is able to produce as much light as a 60-Watt incandescent. If your fixture is rated to accept 60 Watts, you can safely use 75W, 100W, or even 125W equal bulbs (which all draw less than 50 Watts of power) instead.

Can I use a 23 watt CFL in a 60 watt fixture?

If the fixture is rated for 60 Watts then you won’t exceed the sockets 60 watt maximum with the 23 Watt CFL. Any bulb that uses 23 watts of power will produce almost 23 watts of heat. It would take a bulb that uses 60 watts or more to damage the socket.

Can LED bulbs replace CFL?

Yes, LED and CFL lightbulbs are interchangeable because they can be used in the same fixtures. No alterations are required and you can quickly and easily switch between the two different types of lightbulb.

Can I use a CFL bulb in any fixture?

It’s possible to find ENERGY STAR qualified CFL incandescent equivalents that can replace regular incandescent bulbs in almost any fixture.

How do you change a CFL ballast?

In either case, replacing the ballast is not difficult, and you can easily do it by following the steps below.

  1. Step 1 – Make Preparations.
  2. Step 2 – Turn Off Power.
  3. Step 3 – Remove the Light Bulb.
  4. Step 4 – Remove Panel Cover.
  5. Step 5 – Test the Fixture Wires for Electrical Current.
  6. Step 6 – Disconnect the Ballast Wires.

What if I break a CFL bulb?

If a CFL breaks, some of the mercury that’s contained in the bulb will evaporate into the air. If a bulb breaks, only 0.67 milligrams of mercury (one-third of 40 percent of 5 milligrams) might become airborne in the room during the first eight hours, and only a fraction of that would be breathed in.

Should I replace CFL with LED?

If your CFL bulbs are working, it’s usually not worth replacing them with LEDs immediately – LEDs are more efficient, but the savings aren’t huge. Only replace them now if your CFLs aren’t suited to the fitting or are damaging fabrics. Otherwise, wait until they’re burned out.

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