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Grande low flow

I have a Grande and I have low/non existent flow. Using the proper light bulb 100 Watt 100R20F. Now, what I find is if I turn the Air Conditioning off and let the room temperature go up about 8-10 degrees (from 22-24c to 32-34c) that I have very good flow (see photos).

So I take it that the unit isn't getting warm enough at room temperature.

Does anyone have any ideas for a different bulb that would maybe heat the unit up better?

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Permalink Reply by a.l. on October 21, 2010 at 5:31pm

So what is the best way to get more heat? A different bulb, no?

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Permalink Reply by a.l. on October 22, 2010 at 9:13am

The bulb extender I think you means just puts the bulb closer to the globe?

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Permalink Reply by a.l. on October 22, 2010 at 9:22am

I'll go out and grab one today... how close should I be putting it to the globe? Its probably bad for them to be directly touching...???

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Permalink Reply by a.l. on October 24, 2010 at 9:30pm

Ok, so got an extender today from Home Depot. Its either just touching the lamp or ever so slightly (and i mean a millimeter or so) away from touching. The flow isn't dead anymore, but it isn't as it was in the picture I initially either. I will take new photos tomorrow and post.

Another idea when I was at home depot but not sure if its recommended, instead of the extender, I could get a splitter and try sneaking two bulbs into the base? Or would it not fit/not heat enough?