Large wattage CFL with small base

[Art Todesco]

I am looking for a high wattage CFL with a min-candelabra base. I have found 40 and 60 watt equivalent ones, but they are sadly very dim. This is for a small ceiling fan light that takes 2 such lamps. The lamps are behind a amber/white tinted bowl. I figured that daylight CFLs might give a little more light as the bowl would filter the light to look more like incandescent ... but no, it looks real weird and is still dim. I was going to try the so-called full-spectrum units, but I don't think, without getting a larger wattage, it's going to matter. BTW, I've Googled this and found 1, but it was a daylight lamp and cost $18 a pop.

[The Daring Dufas]

If you wanted to do a modification, I saw a CFL the size of a football when I was at Light Bulb Depot. I think it was an 80watt lamp but it has a standard Edison base.

TDD

[RicodJour]

Well, I've been searching for a 60 watt equivalent candelabra base that's dimmable, in either a CFL or a LED. I'll let you know if I find yours, if you let me know if you find mine!

R

[DD_BobK]

I should have read your post more carefully. Base adapters wouldn't be a great option for wall sconces. :(

In a fixture where the bulb is more hidden the adapter wouldn't matter but in a wall sconce the adapter would be visible.

here's the best I've found so far

cheers Bob

[DD_BobK]

Dimmable 14 Watt Spiral Compact Fluorescent Bulb / Candelabra Base

not cheap & not very pretty but ........

[lj]

I think there is going to be some dimmers coming out soon for regular cfl's. I'm waiting to see what happens there.