LEDs and CFLs use about a quarter of a halogen so the answer is 35-40 watts.
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.
In a floor lamp or table lamp a #16 wire is what you need.
A desk lamp which takes a regular size bulb. You could easily change it to a higher watt.
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.
Just add the powers so the total power is 240 watts.
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.
16 AWG is plenty large enough for a 50 or 100 watt lamp.
Probably a 50 watt halogen
In a floor lamp or table lamp a #16 wire is what you need.
40 watt light bulb
A desk lamp which takes a regular size bulb. You could easily change it to a higher watt.
Yes, the ballast is an intricate part of the fixture that the lamp screws into regardless of what size wattage the lamp is.
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.
Just add the powers so the total power is 240 watts.
I recommend 120 volt 20 watt halogen if you are on a budget. If you can afford them 120 volt LED is even better and will last for years.
no the fixture has to be rated for the size and type of the bulb. most fixtures are not rated for 250W
Halogen light bulbs are made in a variety of sizes to meet different needs.