LED vs Flourescent??

[ledconfused]

I bought a lamp at Ikea and I'm confused as to what bulb to use in it. The box says max 7 watt bulbs.

The sockets in the lamp say type b e12 bulbs.

Ikea says they "recommend" 200 lumen LED bulbs.

I already have plenty of E12 7 watt FLOURESCENTS can I use those safely instead of LED'S?

 

[ledconfused]

I bought a lamp at Ikea and I'm confused as to what bulb to use in it. The box says max 7 watt bulbs.

The sockets in the lamp say type b e12 bulbs.

Ikea says they "recommend" 200 lumen LED bulbs.

I already have plenty of E12 7 watt FLOURESCENTS can I use those safely instead of LED'S?

Also, the 200 lumen led that Ikea recommends is only 4.5 watts? That is super confusing since the box says 7 watt e12 not included.

 

[Ken_McE]

I already have plenty of E12 7 watt FLOURESCENTS can I use those safely instead of LED'S?

Yes. The bulb will fit mechanically and your power requirements are safe for the unit. The light won't care what technology you run.

 

[DIWdiver]

True, as long as you're not trying to dim them (even a high/low setting). Fluorescents don't like dimmers.

 

[ledconfused]

Sorry. Double post.

 

[ledconfused]

What about the heat difference? A fluorescent will be hotter than an LED right?

The lampshade is a paper material. The lamp is 54 inches tall and takes 6 bulbs. Each bulb is staggered on opposite sides and they are about 6 inches apart heightwise.

With that set up will I still be good with fluorescent bulbs??

Thanks!