Blastmaster: I have done the same thing with those short appliance bulbs...way to hot for me. I use the compact fluorescent bulbs(curly que)for both the globe and face plates. They stay real cool and if you get the short ones, they are about the correct length. Another plus is they only use 14 watt on a 60 lumens. I also use a socket extender in the globe to put the bulb more in the center of the globe. Some people prefer the yellow cast of a soft white bulb, but I like the bright white of the CFL. I have my pumps in my basement so cold is not a factor for me.
Kurt
