we want to use in our dimly lit basement to replace just two light bulbs; how much light does this provide? Can you provide example?
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Danielle, did you go with option? How did it turn out? I have a similar setup. Thanks
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The light from this fixture is focused downward. I use two fixtures over some heavy equipment. It lights the equipment well, but not the rest of the room. Of course, you'd be trading two bulbs for one, so, at best, it would be half as bright as what you currently have.
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Danielle, if your basement only has a 7 or 8 foot ceiling these lights would not work for you, they hang too low about 12 inches is as close as you can hang them. A flourescent 4 foot light would be a better choice,you can get a surface mount about anywhere. We love our lights and we have them on an outdoor patio and they hang about 12 foot high.
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It depends on the size and type of light bulb. I have three in my kitchen with 200 watt bulbs. However, I had a dimmer switch installed. Therefore I can have it very low light to 600 watts. Regular bulbs will get hot, so another suggestion is to go with a good quality LED bulb. It is hard to find them in higher wattage, but they do exist. They are expensive, but use negligible electricity and last many years. As soon as I can, I plan to replace mine with LED. I know this is a lot of info, but I tried to do my homework before deciding. Hope this is helpful.
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It does not give off much light. We have one on either side of our television in the basement. We use them for ambient lighting.
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Yes, there will be enough light, but its a very yellow hue. These are old fashioned filament light bulbs so they have a very yellow cast. It's bright, but not like an LED or CFL bulb. I think thet're really made for indoor lighting for ambiance.
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We have (3) 15 watt bulbs in one chandelier in one room and planning to put (5) 25 watt bulbs in another ceiling light and it seems to work fine. I don't think it can take much more though. Hope that helps.
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Hi. I looked at my lamp that has 3 bulbs and it says max for the fixture is 660 watts. I use dimmable flourescant 24 watt lights. I am using it with alarge drum shade over the dinning room table and 1 bulb would not be nearly enough light even with a 100 watt bulb. You have more options of light levels with a3 bulb fixture unlessyou are using a small shade in a small area
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it has 2 40 watt candelabra bulbs, so not really, should up to 60 watt for more light, i have a lamp in my bedroom for extra light
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Single 40W bullbs can produce 600lm light, when 4 bulbs will output 2400lm； However, the lamp shade will reduce 40% light from the bulbs. As the result, I suggest you prepare another lamp which will provide more light if nesseccery.
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Not sure but I have had two "efficient" 40 watt bulbs in mine...I use it as a desk lamp, not to light the room.Love the lamp, it's pretty.
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Two at the moment, but the rating on the bulbs will affect that, so I'm sure you can add more lights as long as you lower the watts accordingly.
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I have 65 watt bulb in it, and I believe it accepts more than double that amount. It adds a nice mood lighting to my office, and all I add is a desk lamp, which lights my work surface. I think if you were to use the maximum wattage, it woul be enough to light a small room.
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A 40 watt worked for me -- and I like dim lights to preserve the rods in my eyes. So, you must have a dud if the bulb is tightly screwed and there isn't any packaging blocking the electrical connection. My lamp was packed in a messy kind of paper and I used compressed air to blow all the gunk out of the socket.
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I had it in a small bedroom roughly 10x12 and ended up using two more to really get everything glowing. It's good for anything within 3 or 4 feet on the ceiling. It's somewhat limiting in that the fixture design is mirrored and shaped so that no light is cast directly above it.
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I use the 65 watt bulb and it provides plenty of light, but I have 3 lights over my workspace. I also have more lighting over the sink, entry and eating area so it depends upon how many lights you have if you would need higher watt bulbs and where the lights are located since you would not want super bright lighting in eating area. I think 65 watt is best to start with.
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Hi Nancy,Well I think that 2 lights would be sufficient for your needs. I have 2 of them, one on each side of my Storage Shed door and they light that up very well. Just make sure they are where they get sunlight during the day and you will have light at night. Try to position them at that point so they will get all the sunlight you can muster.Good luck and Amazon is where I got mine and they have been great.JB
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It would have to be a very small living room. I purchased several types of LED bulbs with this type of socket, to be used in a 4-light ceiling fixture. None of them provided a satisfactory level of lighting in an approximately 12x12 ft room. Perhaps a couple of track lights that size.
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We have a 3-way bulb in there. We tend to use the second setting the most but will be more than adequate
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I can't answer how many lumens, but it provides adequate light for us in a very dark closet space.