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Yes, the rating of the fixture is the maximum size bulb that the fixture should take. The fixture is rated to dissipate a certain amount of heat that is generated by a bulb. By putting in a bigger bulb and thereby generating more heat than the fixture was designed for, could destroy the fixture. Some fires have been known to start this way.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo.
Fixture rating is based on the ability of the fixture to dissipate the heat of a bulb. A 75 watt bulb produces more heat than a 65 watt bulb which will result in too much heat build-up for a fixture designed for the lower wattage.
If you MUST use a larger bulb, change the fixture.
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∙ 12y agoYes.
Wattage ratings of fixtures are an indication of how much heating it can withstand, without overheating and causing a fire. Higher wattage bulbs produce more light and so they also produce more heat.
A 250 watt fixture will safely power bulbs rated at 250 watts and below. Using a smaller bulb just means that you won't get as much light out of that fixture as possible.
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∙ 13y agoYes, the fixture can take any wattage up to and including the wattage the fixture is rated at. Larger wattages above the fixture rating is not recommended as the fixture will have the tendency to over heat.
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∙ 12y agoYes, under normal circumstances. If this is some type of special fixture there could be other considerations. Most bulb sockets indicate max. wattage that can be used.
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∙ 11y agoIt is never recommended to over lamp a fixture when the manufacturer states a maximum specific size bulb only be installed.
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Can a 250 watt heat bulb go into any lamp?
no the fixture has to be rated for the size and type of the bulb. most fixtures are not rated for 250W
Can i replace a 250-watt halogen bulb with a 3000-watt halogen bulb?
No. Only replace lamps in a fixture that the manufacturer of the fixture recommends. By installing larger than recommended lamps this could create a fire due to the increase of heat generated by the over size lamp.
Can you use 250 watt bulb in a 150 watt lamp?
Yes, but the bulb will only operate at 60 watts and only in one of the switch positions. To shut the bulb off you will have to switch through the other two positions.
How much electricity does a typical sodium vapour street lamp use?
In my experience (northeast USA) most HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM street lights are 150 watt or 250 watt For example in NYC 250 watts is used at intersections and 150 watt everywhere else
Will a 300 watt low voltage transformer power 150 watts of bulbs 250 feet away?
no .it will not supply
How do you connect 250 watt bulb into a ballast?
If the 250 watt bulb is a HID or similar type the ballast comes complete with the fixture. The bulb socket is also part of the fixture and comes pre-wired to the socket. To connect the bulb to the fixture all that has to be done is just screw it into the fixture's socket.
Can a 250 watt heat bulb go into any lamp?
no the fixture has to be rated for the size and type of the bulb. most fixtures are not rated for 250W
Can i replace a 250-watt halogen bulb with a 3000-watt halogen bulb?
No. Only replace lamps in a fixture that the manufacturer of the fixture recommends. By installing larger than recommended lamps this could create a fire due to the increase of heat generated by the over size lamp.
Can you use 250 watt bulb in a 150 watt lamp?
Yes, but the bulb will only operate at 60 watts and only in one of the switch positions. To shut the bulb off you will have to switch through the other two positions.
Can a 250 watt lamp be used in a regular lamp?
Under two conditions it can. One the fixture that the lamp goes into has to be rated at 250 watts. This is highly unlikely in a home lighting fixture. The other is that the lamp has to be an incandescent lamp.
How much electricity does a typical sodium vapour street lamp use?
In my experience (northeast USA) most HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM street lights are 150 watt or 250 watt For example in NYC 250 watts is used at intersections and 150 watt everywhere else
Do you have to use a ballasts for a 250 watt metal halide?
Yes, the ballast is an intricate part of the fixture that the lamp screws into regardless of what size wattage the lamp is.
Will a 300 watt low voltage transformer power 150 watts of bulbs 250 feet away?
no .it will not supply
Can you use a 250 watt bulb with a 15 amp switch?
A 15 amp switch can safely handle up to 1400 resistive watts.
How many lumens are in a 300 watt incandescent light bulb?
The actual amount of light (lumens) given off by a bulb depends on the how the bulb was made and with what materials. It depends on the filament material, its length and thickness, and the type of gas in the bulb. As a rule, longer lasting bulbs of the same wattage will generally be less bright than others and brighter bulbs of the same wattage will not last as long as other bulbs.Sample lumen outputs:Sylvania 250 Watt Indoor Soft White 3-Way Bulb can emit 3940 lumens at its highest setting.Philips 250 Watt 120 to 130V PAR38 Krypton Flood Bulb emits 3100 lumens
Can a 400 watt metal halide bulb replace a 250 watt bulb using the same fixture?
Sure. You can also set fire to the pants you're wearing at the time while you're at it. They're about equally good ideas.A lamp that's rated for 60 watts has been determined to be safe when used with a bulb of that wattage. Higher wattage bulbs, especially halogen bulbs, are likely quite a bit hotter than the lamp was designed to withstand ... and that's ignoring the fact that the wiring was designed for currents appropriate for a 60-watt load, and quadrupling that is going to overload them and may even cause them to short out and/or catch fire.Because I'm not absolutely certain that anyone who would think this could possibly work out okay will pick up on the subtle nuances here ...Do not ever use a bulb of a wattage higher than the fixture is rated for.
What is the answer to adding 150 250 times?
Adding 150 250 times is the same as 150 x 250: 150 x 250 = 37,500
