When will manufacturers offer a compact fluorescent light in the bulb shape Im used to?
A. They already do! If you really prefer the look of a traditional bulb, look for an encapsulated fluorescent bulb. They are available with either round or half-hourglass shape frosted glass globes. If you’re having trouble locating them, visit the Marketplace for a list of local suppliers. But, you know, the spiral bulbs you’re referring to really give off great light, and the shape isn’t noticeable when you hide them behind shades or in glass globes. QI can’t find a spiral bulb that will fit my lamps. What can I do? A. Not being able to find a compact fluorescent bulb to fit your lamps was a pretty common problem with older bulbs. However, today there is a wide assortment of shapes available. Finding one that fits usually isn’t a problem. But if you’re just not having any luck, there are a couple of things you can do. Try getting a taller or a wider lamp “harp” (the piece that clips into the lamp and that you screw the shade onto) or attaching a harp adapter to the base of the harp t
