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Replacing light bulbs / wattage differences...?
I've had a couple light bulbs burn out in my ceiling fan fixture and want to replace them with the 'new' ones. If my ceiling fixture reccommended a max of 40 watts, can I replace it with a new one that is equivalent to 60 watts but runs on only 13 watts? I would like to get more light in the room but don't want to create a fire hazard. Thanks.
2 Answers
- spacemissingLv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
The maximum-wattage ratings for light bulbs in fixtures
are usually based on the heat that is produced.
Higher-wattage lamps produce more heat.
Generally, each socket can electrically handle
far more current than any lamp used in it will draw.
The most important concern I would have in connection with
using 60W - equivalent CFLs to replace 40W incandescents
would be their physical size.
Most CFLs are at least a bit larger than the equivalent incandescent bulb,
so, if there is limited space, you may have to use smaller ones anyway.
- 9 years ago
You need to talk to a licensed electrician or the manufacturers representative-.
