Here in California, we have to wire kitchens so the first light switch you can reach is a fluorescent. This is usually handled with an under-cab. fixture.
Is the same true for baths? Are those Panasonic Whisper Lite fans a good choice for this application? It looks like they use the 4-pin type compact fluorescent so you can’t change it to an incandescent.
Thanks,
Jim
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I can't speak to the code issue but they are florescent and very nice - although a little modern looking.
The nightlite in them is incandescent though, but its very low wattage.
I haven't had to change the bulbs in mine yet, but I hope they aren't hard to find.
That's an interesting code requirement. I wonder how much it actually affects elec. usage.
I am in California also and we had to put flourecent fixtures in the baths for inspection and they were removed the next day, got 4 if anyone wants 'em.
I have 2 panasonic fans and they work great, but they are the kind w/o lights.
Mike
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Hey ruffmike,
I might take you up on that offer. I'd rather have the plain fan without lights and just do the swap after inspection. I'll just pass the fixtures on to someone else!
Are you in Southern, Northern? I'm in the LA area (310) 812-5250.
Thanks!
I am in Alameda, by Oakland and I have 4 -10" round fixtures. Might be cheaper to get them locally, at Depot. Mike
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Just kidding fellas, I've got some temporary fireplace screens that you can borrow.
Thanks anyway, just a little too far. I'll check with some other builder's in the nieghborhood or just get the cheapest ones I can find.
Thanks.
>>Here in California, we have to wire kitchens so the first light switch you can reach is a fluorescent.
What's the logic behind that (if any)?
It is a California way to try and legislate energy conservation in the home. Why don't they go after the cars? You know, "The closest car in the driveway has to get 30+ mpg city."I had to comply with the kitchen fluorescent code in 2003 when I built my apartment, and went the undercabinet route. It seems to make a difference. My renter leaves only the undercab lights on when she isn't actually cooking, and it must save some watts. The incandescents are on a dimmer, so they can run more cheaply when not needed, too.Billedited for spelling
Edited 2/9/2006 11:22 am by BillBrennen