| Yes, as Fabolusus points out, there are clamp lamps and then there are clamp lamps. There are small units that are very inexpensive (a few dollars) that are made primarily for small wattage incandescent bulbs and then there are units made with ceramic bases that can handle the kind of wattage you are speaking of and way beyond. Reflectors are also similarly larger and more heavy duty. I actually got mine when I needed them for photo floods - another possible source - photography supply outlets. I purchased mine a long time ago way before I got interested in orchids. Have you checked Home Depot and Lowes yet? Yes, the hydroponic stores in town (two of them) also sell reflectors for CFL's - though they usually put even larger units in them. There is a lighting store just a a half mile or so from where I work that had an even larger CFL on display when I was there last - like 150 watt or so - and it was plugged into an inexpensive looking base - but probably would take a reflector more like what you would find at the hydroponic store(s) - certainly don't want to waste all that valuable light. If you continue to not have any luck finding an adequate reflector stay in touch and I'll do some searching around Salem for you. I also work with a few electricians that might have some ideas - I think you can actually purchase screw in extenders for sockets (?), but of course this will not help you keep the light properly directed. mike  |