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If a lamp bulb is rated at 100 watt why is a time factor not in the rating?
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The unit watt is defined as energy per unit time. Thus a 100W light bulb consumes 100J of energy each second. Joules are a unit of energy. Watts are a unit of power.
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Does 660 watt socket use a 60 watt bulb?
Obviously not. It would blow the bulb by 600W! <<>> Yes you can use a 60 watt light bulb in a lampholder that is rated a 660 watts. The rating given to these lamp holders is the maximum amount of wattage that can be applied to them safely.
What is the best wattage bulb to use in a bedroom lamp?
The wattage of bulb one uses in a bedroom lamp depends on several factors. If it is a lamp used for back ground lighting or a night lamp, one would use a very low wattage bulb. If it is for a bedroom reading lamp, one would want a stronger wattage. The biggest factor on deciding what wattage to use is the wattage suggested by the lamp manufacturer. All lamps are marked with recommend bulb wattage.
How many watt does an exit light use?
If the exit fixture uses a LED lamp it will have a 1 to 3 watt rating. If it is a incandescent bulb, each lamp will draw about 25 watts each.
What is the amperage rating of lamp cord?
Lamp cord is #18 in size and is rated for 10 amps. This type of wire is strictly for use on lamps only and not to be used for power wiring.
Dim fluorescent bulb?
No...
What happens when a light bulb is connected to the output coil of the transformer?
Assuming that the voltage rating of the lamp matches the rated secondary voltage of the transformer, the lamp will operate at its rated power.
Difference between a lamp and a bulb?
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What would be the maximum rating of the incandescent bulb for a dimmer switch?
Find the wattage rating on the dimmer controller. This is the maximum allowable wattage that the lamp in the fixture should be. Lamp wattage ratings under the rated dimmer wattage is fine but do not install a larger wattage lamp that is over the dimmer control's rating.
What fuse should you use in a table lamp?
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How much electrical energy is produced by a light bulb with the power ratings of 60w?
A lamp doesn't produce electrical energy; it utilises it. The power-rating of the lamp will tell you the rate at which that lamp uses expends energy at its rated voltage. For example, a 60-W lamp will expend energy at 60 joules per second.
Does 660 watt socket use a 60 watt bulb?
Obviously not. It would blow the bulb by 600W! <<>> Yes you can use a 60 watt light bulb in a lampholder that is rated a 660 watts. The rating given to these lamp holders is the maximum amount of wattage that can be applied to them safely.
What is the best wattage bulb to use in a bedroom lamp?
The wattage of bulb one uses in a bedroom lamp depends on several factors. If it is a lamp used for back ground lighting or a night lamp, one would use a very low wattage bulb. If it is for a bedroom reading lamp, one would want a stronger wattage. The biggest factor on deciding what wattage to use is the wattage suggested by the lamp manufacturer. All lamps are marked with recommend bulb wattage.
What happens when you screw a bulb rated for 240 v into a 120 v lamp?
It will glow but it will be very dim.
Could a light at 110 voltage be used in UK?
The light bulb will probably burn out, if the fuse of the lamp does not burn out first. On the other hand, a lamp with 240V rating can still be used in the USA, but the light will be about half as bright for the same light bulb.
Could a lamp bulb 110v-130v 2w 17mA be used on a 120v 40w bulb max lamp?
Yes. As long as the voltage is designed for the lamp and the socket and fixture can handle the heat (from the rated power in watts), you can. You will probably find that the socket or connector for this lamp is different than the one intended.
Shouldn't a lamp always be able safely to accept up to a 40W compact fluorescent light bulb if it is rated to accept a 40W incandescent light bulb--barring any physical size contraints?
Yes, your assumption is correct. Lamp fixtures are rated on how well they dissipate the heat given off from an incandescent light bulb. As CFL lamps run much cooler there is no problem using them in the same rated fixture that is incandescent rated.
How many watt does an exit light use?
If the exit fixture uses a LED lamp it will have a 1 to 3 watt rating. If it is a incandescent bulb, each lamp will draw about 25 watts each.
