Generally the reason is because of too much heat from the incandescent bulb. Other reasons would be the amperage would exceed the wiring or the lamp socket. Using ohms law (power or watts = amperage times voltage), a 150 watt lamp would take 1.25 amps. A 120 watt bulb would take 1.0 amps. Probably in your question the engineer was concerned with heat instead of amps.
The recommended wattage for a 150 watt light bulb in this fixture is 150 watts.
About 150 watts.
The light bulb needs to match the ballast in the fixture.
no you cant if the ballast is for a 150w bulb you have to retro fit the ballast then u can
They have 12" and 120-150 watt.
Yes. The rating of bulb fixtures is there to discourage people from using bulbs that create too much heat. Obviously, a 75 watt bulb will produce less heat than a 150 watt bulb so it's quite safe to use the smaller bulb. If you overheat a lighting fixture you can cause premature failure and possibly even a fire.
Yes, you can replace a 150 watt sodium bulb with a lower 70 watt sodium bulb. However, the lower wattage bulb may not produce as much light as the original 150 watt bulb, so you may experience a decrease in brightness. Make sure the 70 watt bulb is compatible with your fixture and follow all safety guidelines when replacing the bulb.
Yes, the rating of the fixture is the maximum size bulb that the fixture should take. The fixture is rated to dissipate a certain amount of heat that is generated by a bulb. By putting in a bigger bulb and thereby generating more heat than the fixture was designed for, could destroy the fixture. Some fires have been known to start this way.
The number of lumens produced by a 150-watt floodlight can vary depending on the efficiency of the light source. However, as a general estimate, a 150-watt floodlight typically produces around 1600 to 1800 lumens. This can vary based on the type of bulb used, the design of the fixture, and any additional features such as dimming capabilities.
18000
120% of 150 = 120% * 150 = 1.2 * 150 = 180
At the basic level, you're looking at: * Circuit Protection (fuse or circuit breaker) * Cabling * Mounting hardware (for the light fixture itself) * Within the fixture; A socket, bulb, bulb protection (cover, or sheild)