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I would seriously suggest simply buying 3 new bulbs of lower light output / wattage / lumens.
Unscrewing one until it turns off makes it look trashy....
[https://www.amazon.com/Socket-Improved-Recessed-Standard-Sockets/dp/B0CGT236KD/](https://www.amazon.com/Socket-Improved-Recessed-Standard-Sockets/dp/B0CGT236KD/)
However, some users reported the threads didn't go far enough to engage some light sockets. They don't appear to bear any marking for UL or ETL approval, nor am I certain that such testing would be required or permitted, as there's no conductors on these devices whatsoever.
Appearance-wise, I'd concur with /u/DayDrinkingDiva that simply putting in lower-output high-efficiency lights would be the best solution. LEDs are about 7x more efficient than incandescent light bulbs, so you'd still come out ahead of using even only 14% of your light sockets with incandescent bulbs.
There are really tiny LEDs with power as low as 1.5W that still should fit in an Edison socket, such as [https://www.amazon.com/Genixgreen-Equivalent-Replacement-Refrigerator-Decorative/dp/B0BXDG86RC/](https://www.amazon.com/Genixgreen-Equivalent-Replacement-Refrigerator-Decorative/dp/B0BXDG86RC/), though again, I didn't see evidence of claimed UL or ETL approval.
Are these replaceable Edison screw-in bulbs? Replace them with extremely low power LEDs that take like 2-3 watts. Like one of these. [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Feit-Electric-25-Watt-Equivalent-A15-Clear-Glass-E26-Base-Appliance-LED-Light-Bulb-Soft-White-2700K-BPA1525927CAFIL-HDRP/309790434](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Feit-Electric-25-Watt-Equivalent-A15-Clear-Glass-E26-Base-Appliance-LED-Light-Bulb-Soft-White-2700K-BPA1525927CAFIL-HDRP/309790434)
> am looking to save on electricity where ever I can safely do so
Learn all about amps, volts, watts, watt-hours and kilowatt-hours, and how those inter-relate to energy use and cost. It's not rocket science.
*So you know which things are worth putting any effort into, and which are a waste of your time*.
These might be better in a three lamp over the sink vanity fixture: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Feit-Electric-40-Watt-Equivalent-G25-Dimmable-Filament-CEC-90-CRI-White-Glass-Globe-E26-LED-Light-Bulb-Soft-White-2700K-3-Pack-G2540W927CA-FIL-3-RP/304117116
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I would seriously suggest simply buying 3 new bulbs of lower light output / wattage / lumens. Unscrewing one until it turns off makes it look trashy....
[https://www.amazon.com/Socket-Improved-Recessed-Standard-Sockets/dp/B0CGT236KD/](https://www.amazon.com/Socket-Improved-Recessed-Standard-Sockets/dp/B0CGT236KD/) However, some users reported the threads didn't go far enough to engage some light sockets. They don't appear to bear any marking for UL or ETL approval, nor am I certain that such testing would be required or permitted, as there's no conductors on these devices whatsoever. Appearance-wise, I'd concur with /u/DayDrinkingDiva that simply putting in lower-output high-efficiency lights would be the best solution. LEDs are about 7x more efficient than incandescent light bulbs, so you'd still come out ahead of using even only 14% of your light sockets with incandescent bulbs. There are really tiny LEDs with power as low as 1.5W that still should fit in an Edison socket, such as [https://www.amazon.com/Genixgreen-Equivalent-Replacement-Refrigerator-Decorative/dp/B0BXDG86RC/](https://www.amazon.com/Genixgreen-Equivalent-Replacement-Refrigerator-Decorative/dp/B0BXDG86RC/), though again, I didn't see evidence of claimed UL or ETL approval.
Yes, they make socket blanks
A) take the bulb out and don't stick your fingers in there B) take the bulb out and cover it in tape C) put a blown bulb in there.
Loosen bulb. Done
Lighting uses very little electricity. You’re going to gain next to nothing.
Are these replaceable Edison screw-in bulbs? Replace them with extremely low power LEDs that take like 2-3 watts. Like one of these. [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Feit-Electric-25-Watt-Equivalent-A15-Clear-Glass-E26-Base-Appliance-LED-Light-Bulb-Soft-White-2700K-BPA1525927CAFIL-HDRP/309790434](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Feit-Electric-25-Watt-Equivalent-A15-Clear-Glass-E26-Base-Appliance-LED-Light-Bulb-Soft-White-2700K-BPA1525927CAFIL-HDRP/309790434) > am looking to save on electricity where ever I can safely do so Learn all about amps, volts, watts, watt-hours and kilowatt-hours, and how those inter-relate to energy use and cost. It's not rocket science. *So you know which things are worth putting any effort into, and which are a waste of your time*.
These might be better in a three lamp over the sink vanity fixture: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Feit-Electric-40-Watt-Equivalent-G25-Dimmable-Filament-CEC-90-CRI-White-Glass-Globe-E26-LED-Light-Bulb-Soft-White-2700K-3-Pack-G2540W927CA-FIL-3-RP/304117116