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Holly_Hobby

(3,033 posts) Sat Feb 1, 2014, 02:01 PM Feb 2014

LED Lightbulbs and antique lamps [View all]

Hi,

I own 3 very old lamps with slag glass shades. I bought a new LED bulb to try out because I don't have any more of the incandescent bulbs left, and wanted to see what kind of light they throw before I needed one.

The LED is way too tall. I can't replace the harp with a taller one (the thingy that holds the lampshade on) because it would expose the socket.

Any ideas? These lamps are worth a small fortune and have been in my family for over 100 years, and I use them every day. I sure don't want to have to replace them just because of bulbs. Thanks.

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LED Lightbulbs and antique lamps [View all] Holly_Hobby Feb 2014 OP

I have a wide range of LEDs that I've collected over 8 years or longer. NYC_SKP Feb 2014 #1

Thanks, n/t Holly_Hobby Feb 2014 #5

I've spent several hundred dollars at... krispos42 Feb 2014 #2

+1 for superbrightleds.com X_Digger Feb 2014 #3

Thank you for your reply n/t Holly_Hobby Feb 2014 #6

I'd suggest you look for a CFL that fits... TreasonousBastard Feb 2014 #4

That's helpful too, thanks n/t Holly_Hobby Feb 2014 #7

CRI improving more and more, now >90, and LEDs more than pay for selves in life span alone. NYC_SKP Feb 2014 #8

The Cree chips are neat, although... TreasonousBastard Feb 2014 #9

The copy paste action lost context. 4.28 was the multiplier to reach 30,000 hours. NYC_SKP Feb 2014 #10