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I have a lamppost in my front yard and the bulbs that are in it are too bright. Does anyone know where I can find the flicker bulbs. I can't seem to find them anywhere. Anyone have any suggestions for maybe another type of bulb I can put in there so it's not so bright?

The best way I have had success is to google the bones of the flicker lights I am looking for. It's weird but I've done well with Buy.com in the flicker light Dept. Hope it helps.

Originally Posted by obsessedjack

I have a lamppost in my front yard and the bulbs that are in it are too bright. Does anyone know where I can find the flicker bulbs. I can't seem to find them anywhere. Anyone have any suggestions for maybe another type of bulb I can put in there so it's not so bright?

Try walmart I saw a flicker bulb that will fit a lamp in their light section....I believe the price was around 3 dollars

You could always put in color bulbs or maybe spray paint the bulbs that's already in the lamp.

Originally Posted by obsessedjack

I have a lamppost in my front yard and the bulbs that are in it are too bright. Does anyone know where I can find the flicker bulbs. I can't seem to find them anywhere. Anyone have any suggestions for maybe another type of bulb I can put in there so it's not so bright?

I just bought (4) 3watt flicker bulbs for my post light, 2 garage lights and porch light at Lowes.

I think they were about 4 dollars a piece. They look great at night, and not too bright.

HauntNWI

That is what I did for this year too. The new motion sensor front door light doesn't like the flicker bulb though. I got mine at Menards, Lowes, Home Depot, Walmart, most any store that carries a good selection of light bulbs should have them. Ask someone if you can't find them, I would have been looking for days at Menards...

I wish I could get some 40 watt flicker bulbs!

If you just want dimmer- without the flicker, simply place pieces of colored lighting gel over the panes. If the panes to not get excessively hot, you can use colored cellophane on the OUTSIDE of the glass. (Professional lighting gels can probably go on the inside if the don't touch the bulb.)

What they said.

I found them! So much better. It's all dark and eerie now. Thanks guys. Sorry if the picture is blurry.

That looks nice! Sets a mood!

It does huh? I'm so happy now. Too bad the rain through off one of the outlets outside and now my lights won't work. Gotta reset the breaker or something....always something....