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Can you put a 100 watt bulb in a 75 watt lamp?
Yes, you CAN. The real question is whether or not you should. There is always a fire hazard, especially if the lamp is near drapes, or has a large shade or whatnot on it. If it was me I'd only use a 60 watt bulb in a 60 watt lamp.
Can you put a 10.5 LED bulb in a basic 40 watt intermediate lamp base?
An LED bulb that replaces a basic bulb must have the same working voltage and the same type of fitting. A 10.5 watt LED will draw less power and produce less heat than a 40 watt incandescent, but not all LEDs are dimmable.
Can a 34 watt T8 bulb be put in a fixture designed with a 40 watt T12 ballast?
No, it is not recommended to use a higher-wattage bulb in a fixture than what the ballast is designed for. Using a 34 watt T8 bulb with a 40 watt T12 ballast can lead to decreased efficiency, increased risk of damage to the ballast and bulb, and potential safety hazards. It is best to match the bulb wattage with the ballast rating for optimal performance and safety.
Can you put a 300watt bulb in 500 watt light?
Yes, you can use a 300-watt bulb in a fixture rated for 500 watts, as the fixture can safely handle the lower wattage. However, the brightness output will be limited to that of the 300-watt bulb. Just ensure that the bulb's base is compatible with the fixture, and always follow the manufacturer's recommendations for bulb types and wattage limits.
Can you put a higher watt bulbs in lower watt ballast?
It is not a good idea to mix lamps and ballasts. Ballasts are designed to output a specific voltage for the lamp that it is designed to be used on. By suppressing a wrong voltage on a lamp can shorten its life expectancy by a good deal.
Can you put a 40w bulb in a 60w lamp?
Yes, you can put a 40w bulb in a 60w lamp. The wattage rating on the lamp indicates the maximum wattage the lamp can handle, so using a lower wattage bulb is safe. Just make sure the base size and type match.
Can you put a fluorescent bulb in your floor lamp?
Yes, you can use a fluorescent bulb in a floor lamp as long as the bulb fits the lamp's socket and wattage requirements. Make sure to check the lamp's specifications to ensure compatibility and consider the lighting quality and intensity of the fluorescent bulb for your needs.
Which wattage is used if you put a 3 way bulb into a lamp that does not have 3way ability?
The medium filament will be the light producer. This is because that filament is connected to the center pin of the lamp base the same as ordinary light bulbs. If the tri-light bulb is 50, 100 and 150 watts, the 100 watt portion will light.
Can you put a 7 watt bulb in a 40 watt socket?
Yes if it fits. The 40 watts would be an upper limit.
Can you put a 100 watt equivelant eco bulb in a 65 watt rated receptacle?
Yes, the actual wattage to create similar lumen's to a 100 watt incandescent lamp is around 23 watts in a compact florescent lamp. This being the case the actual draw would only be 23 watts or so and thus well under the 65 watts recommended for your fixture.
Can I put a UV bulb to power a lava lamp?
The dark black incandescent type UV bulbs will work as they actually get hotter than the equivalent standard incandescent bulb of the same wattage, but the compact fluorescent type UV bulbs run too cool.
Can you put a 10 watt bulb in a 32 watt ballast?
Yes, you can use a 10-watt bulb with a 32-watt ballast, but it may not operate efficiently. The ballast is designed to provide the necessary starting and operating voltage for higher wattage bulbs, which could lead to flickering or a shorter lifespan for the 10-watt bulb. It's generally recommended to match the bulb wattage with the ballast for optimal performance.
