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How big of a fire hazard is it to plug a 150watt bulb in a 60 watt lamp?
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The 150 watt bulb produces 2½ times more heat so unless there is enough air flow round it to take the heat away the temperature will rise and there is a fire hazard. That's why light fittings and lamp shades are often marked with the power limit.
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A wattage recommendation is applied to fixture after extensive testing. It is the bulbs approximation to the fixture that is the main concern. There is a certain amount of airflow around the bulb that is taken into consideration. A larger bulb is considerably hotter and this extra heat is what could damage the fixture. You should always go by the manufacturers recommendation.
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