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Not a lot. The rating is to denote the voltage the bulb is designed for. The higher rating just says it will handle voltage that high so you have a bit more flexibility if your voltage fluctuates.
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∙ 14y agoOne has a filament designed to work on 120 volts, the other has a filament designed to work on 240 volts.
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∙ 14y agoThe 130 volt light bulb will last longer in use but some of these types of bulbs do not give out the same light output as do 120 volt bulbs.
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Where is 130 volt electrical power used?
You're looking at 130v light bulbs? Well...the answer is "nowhere." A 130v light bulb has a heavier-duty filament in it than a 120v bulb does, so the bulb will last longer. Put it in a regular socket and it will work fine.
How do you know whether to get 120 volt or 130 volt light bulb?
If you want your bulbs to last longer then use 130 volt bulb on a 120 volt system. The light emitted by a 130 volt bulb, when comparing it to a 120 volt bulb, will be a bit dimmer.
Does a 9 volt battery light a light bulb?
Yes, for about .1 second, then it will blow the lamp. A 9v battery will however light three 3.5v lamps.
Can you use a 13.5 volt light bulb in place of a 12 volt Will it be burn as bright?
A 13.5 volt bulb will burn less brightly but last longer.
What is difference between a 6 volt and 12 volt light bulb?
They can look the same, so I would take the number from it and have it looked up at a parts store using there BUYERS GUIDE.
Where is 130 volt electrical power used?
You're looking at 130v light bulbs? Well...the answer is "nowhere." A 130v light bulb has a heavier-duty filament in it than a 120v bulb does, so the bulb will last longer. Put it in a regular socket and it will work fine.
Can you use 120 volt bulb in 130 volt socket?
All other things being equal, an incandescent light should not "flicker" whether it is connected to 120 or 130 VAC.
How do you know whether to get 120 volt or 130 volt light bulb?
If you want your bulbs to last longer then use 130 volt bulb on a 120 volt system. The light emitted by a 130 volt bulb, when comparing it to a 120 volt bulb, will be a bit dimmer.
How many 1.5 volt batteries does take to light up a big light bulb?
Is the bulb a 1.5 volt bulb? A 3 volt bulb? A 12 volt bulb or a 120 volt bulb?Or does it have some other voltage such as 230 volts which is very common in Europe and many other countries of the world?What is the wattage of the "big light bulb"?This question cannot be answered without knowing at least the voltage and the wattage of the light bulb that is being asked about.
Can you use 220 volt light bulb on 120 volt system - I know the reverse would probably blow the bulb so wouldn't European 220 Volt do ok in 120 volt socket or would it be dimmer than it normally would?
Yes a 220 volt light bulb will run on a 120 volt circuit but at 1/4 of the wattage that the light bulb is rated at. A 100 watt light bulb on 220 would would be equal to a 25 watt light bult on 120 volt system.
Can a car battery light up a 60 watt regular light bulb with out using a power inverter?
Yes it it is a 12 volt DC light bulb. It will not operate a household 120 volt light bulb.
Does a 9 volt battery light a light bulb?
Yes, for about .1 second, then it will blow the lamp. A 9v battery will however light three 3.5v lamps.
What kind of light bulb will be lit by 5 volts?
Um, a 5 volt light bulb?
Can you use a 13.5 volt light bulb in place of a 12 volt Will it be burn as bright?
A 13.5 volt bulb will burn less brightly but last longer.
Can a 220V light fixture be used in the US?
Yes, you can easily use it. Just install it as you would any other 120 volt light fixture and change the bulb from a 240 volt bulb to a 120 volt bulb. It will work just fine.
What is difference between a 6 volt and 12 volt light bulb?
They can look the same, so I would take the number from it and have it looked up at a parts store using there BUYERS GUIDE.
Where do you get a 1.5 volt light bulb?
From stores which sell light bulbs for flashlamps.
