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Most equate wattage with the amount of light a bulb will put out. But, the wattage is the result of the resistance of the element and the voltage and is the amount of heat. the frequency is unrelated.

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Can you put a 10 watt bulb in a 32 watt ballast?

Yes, you can use a 10-watt bulb with a 32-watt ballast, but it may not operate efficiently. The ballast is designed to provide the necessary starting and operating voltage for higher wattage bulbs, which could lead to flickering or a shorter lifespan for the 10-watt bulb. It's generally recommended to match the bulb wattage with the ballast for optimal performance.


What happens if you put a 250 watt mercury bulb in a 175 watt fixture?

Using a higher wattage bulb than what the fixture is rated for can result in overheating, potentially causing damage to the fixture or even starting a fire. It is important to always match the wattage of the bulb to the rating of the fixture for safety.


How many lumens are in a 34 watt bulb?

The amount of light (Lumens) delivered by a light bulb cannot be determined by it's wattage. Bulbs of any wattage by different manufacturers can have different output (lumens). Everything else being the same, a 34 watt 110volt bulb will put out about half the light than a 34 watt 220 volt bulb, and a 12 volt one will put out about 10% of the light as the 120 volt one will.


Does a high watt bulb give more energy than a low watt bulb?

More watts means it uses more energy per second (watt is a unit of power). If it is a light-bulb of the same type of technology, the higher-watt light bulb would also give off more light.


Which wattage is used if you put a 3 way bulb into a lamp that does not have 3way ability?

The medium filament will be the light producer. This is because that filament is connected to the center pin of the lamp base the same as ordinary light bulbs. If the tri-light bulb is 50, 100 and 150 watts, the 100 watt portion will light.

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Can you put a 10 watt bulb in a 32 watt ballast?

Yes, you can use a 10-watt bulb with a 32-watt ballast, but it may not operate efficiently. The ballast is designed to provide the necessary starting and operating voltage for higher wattage bulbs, which could lead to flickering or a shorter lifespan for the 10-watt bulb. It's generally recommended to match the bulb wattage with the ballast for optimal performance.


Can you put a lower 13 watt bulb in a 15 watt lamp?

Yes. Lower wattage would be safe for the lamp wires and components.


What happens if you put a 250 watt mercury bulb in a 175 watt fixture?

Using a higher wattage bulb than what the fixture is rated for can result in overheating, potentially causing damage to the fixture or even starting a fire. It is important to always match the wattage of the bulb to the rating of the fixture for safety.


How many lumens are in a 34 watt bulb?

The amount of light (Lumens) delivered by a light bulb cannot be determined by it's wattage. Bulbs of any wattage by different manufacturers can have different output (lumens). Everything else being the same, a 34 watt 110volt bulb will put out about half the light than a 34 watt 220 volt bulb, and a 12 volt one will put out about 10% of the light as the 120 volt one will.


Does a high watt bulb give more energy than a low watt bulb?

More watts means it uses more energy per second (watt is a unit of power). If it is a light-bulb of the same type of technology, the higher-watt light bulb would also give off more light.


Which wattage is used if you put a 3 way bulb into a lamp that does not have 3way ability?

The medium filament will be the light producer. This is because that filament is connected to the center pin of the lamp base the same as ordinary light bulbs. If the tri-light bulb is 50, 100 and 150 watts, the 100 watt portion will light.


Can a 34 watt T8 bulb be put in a fixture designed with a 40 watt T12 ballast?

No, it is not recommended to use a higher-wattage bulb in a fixture than what the ballast is designed for. Using a 34 watt T8 bulb with a 40 watt T12 ballast can lead to decreased efficiency, increased risk of damage to the ballast and bulb, and potential safety hazards. It is best to match the bulb wattage with the ballast rating for optimal performance and safety.


Can you put a 100 watt bulb in a 75 watt lamp?

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.


Does a yellow bug light put off the same amount of heat as regular incandescent light bulb of the same wattage?

YES


What size ballast do you need for a 430 watt high pressure sodium bulb?

430 watt bulbs are made to juice a little more light from a standard 400 watt ballast. you get about 3-5000 more lumens. A typical 400 watt HPS produces about 50-55,000 lumens. The 430 will put out about 58,000. Not a lot, but a little extra without any increase in power usage.


What happens to a light bulb in series?

If you put two incandescent bulbs of the same wattage in series, they will both light with the same intensity. If one is lower wattage than the other, the lower wattage bulb will light brighter than the oter one. If you put two 115 volt bulbs of the same wattage in series across 230 volts, both will light equally, but if you use dissimilar wattages, the smaller one will burn out.


Can you put a 10.5 LED bulb in a basic 40 watt intermediate lamp base?

An LED bulb that replaces a basic bulb must have the same working voltage and the same type of fitting. A 10.5 watt LED will draw less power and produce less heat than a 40 watt incandescent, but not all LEDs are dimmable.