CFL Replacement Light??

[billythec]

Any thoughts on replacing my IG (Anthony) Pool Light Bulbs with compact flourescent bulbs, like the one here (23w spiral)?

http://www.discountbulb.net/top/us-55w.php

We don't turn them on a lot, so it's not a huge savings versus the 400w model that's in there now... but it would last longer too.

Regular pool flood lamps are pretty expensive ($11 generic, at least $20 from the pool store). This CFL is about $19.

I think the size would be the toughest thing to match up. Regular r40 size CLFs dont get too bright.

[Poconos]

What I've read about these in general is not to use them in recessed or enclosed fixtures. Reason given is the heat buildup will kill the electronics. The heat generated is obviously much less than an incandescent but will it raise the temperature enough to kill the electronics? Have no idea. I've been using the 14 and 26 watt varieties in enclosed fixtures for several years and haven't lost one yet.
Al

[billythec]

Aha so the magic is just finding the one that fits.

[greenacres]

What about an LED replacement? Thay cost more but I replaced my 500 watt with one, it is a color changing one paid about $100. Got it from ebay, it was a direct replacement for the screw in floodlight type bulb.