I have one of those Mainstays floor lamps from Walmart. Why does it keep tripping when I put in an energy saving bulb?

I have one of those Mainstays floor lamps from Walmart. Why does it keep tripping when I put in an energy saving bulb? I'm pretty sure it's not the bulb - I've already tried switching to another energy saving bulb.

The bulb is way below the wattage spec - it's a 15W that's equivalent to the regular 40W. Asked by Enhance 48 months ago Similar questions: Mainstays floor lamps Walmart tripping put energy saving bulb Home.

Similar questions: Mainstays floor lamps Walmart tripping put energy saving bulb.

This could be the problem. The built in ballast draws more amps at first to start the bulb. Also, it may be listed as 15W because it only draws 15W to run compared to 40W max for a regular bulb.

I believe that yes, it's a fluorescent bulb, just like most other energy saving ones. But how is this a problem? What do you mean by it draws more amps?

Funny thing is that it is able to stay on for a few minutes (random, sometimes 1 minute, sometimes 20) .

I believe that yes, it's a fluorescent bulb, just like most other energy saving ones. But how is this a problem? What do you mean by it draws more amps?

Funny thing is that it is able to stay on for a few minutes (random, sometimes 1 minute, sometimes 20).

I recently bought a Mainstays floor lamp with reading light from Walmart. Will this work in my country (220V, 60hz)?

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