OT:CFL's

If a fixture is rated for 60W, is it ok to install a CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp) that claims to give 100W of light for 23W of usage? There doesnt seem to be that much concrete info out there.

Thanks in advance

Yes it is fine. The fluorescent only pulls 23 Watts.

The 60 Watt limitation only has to do with fire hazards.

100W is just a manner of speaking meaning that your 23W CFL will give same luminous intensity as an 100W incandescent bulb.

You are right it is confusing.

I had lots of debates with my friends that all light sources should be measured in lumens or candelas but they said it is much easier to understand in watts. ...not my opinion

So being your 23W CFL will be just fine into an 60W rated fixture.