No, the wattage is based on heat dissipation, so as long as the actual wattage of the bulb you are putting in is less, you’re good to go. There may be some physical limitations of an actual 60W CFL (if one even exists) bulb fitting in the
Can I use a higher wattage CFL bulb?
Yes, you can use a compact fluorescent (CFL) bulb that produces more light as long as it doesn’t exceed the wattage recommended for the fixture. Light bulbs are commonly compared using both watts and lumens. Watts are the amount of electricity used by the bulb while lumens measure the light produced.
Can I use 100W CFL bulb instead of 60w?
The bottom line? If your fixture is rated to accept 60 Watts, you can safely use 75W, 100W, or even 125W equal bulbs (which all draw less than 50 Watts of power) instead.
Can I use a higher watt CFL equivalent bulb in a 60w fixture?
The answer is YES. You can use an LED bulb having a higher wattage equivalent than your fixture allows — provided the LED bulb consumes less wattage than the fixture.
What happens if you put a higher wattage bulb in a lamp?
Using a light bulb with too high of wattage can lead to overheating of the light bulb. This heat can melt the light socket as well as the insulation of the wires. Once that happens, you put yourself at risk of arc faults, and this is something that could even lead to property fires.
Can I use a CFL bulb in any fixture?
Since the light fixture can accept up to 75 watts of power, you can use any light bulb with a rated wattage of 75 or less. While you can use a 75-watt equivalent CFL, if you want more light in this fixture you could also use a CFL that produces as much light as a 100-watt incandescent.
Are CFLs being discontinued?
There are still manufacturers producing CFLs, and there are still plenty of options for sale on our website. However, you will likely see a gradual phase out of CFL products.
What happens if I put a 100w bulb in a 60w socket?
Putting a 100-watt bulb in a 60-watt fixture could cause intense heat, melting the light socket and the insulation on the fixture’s wires. Any time you have that kind of damage on wires, you’re at a big risk for arc faults, where an electrical current falls off its intended path— a leading cause of home fires.
Is 100w too bright?
A standard incandescent is usually around 2700 Kelvin, emitting the warm light you are used to.
Why Are My LEDs Too Bright?
| Lumens | Incandescent Light | LED Light |
|---|---|---|
| 450 | 40 Watt | 6 to 9 Watts |
| 800 | 60 Watt | 8 to 12 Watts |
| 1100 | 75 Watt | 9 to 13 Watts |
| 1600 | 100 Watt | 16 to 20 Watts |
Can I use a 100 watt bulb in a 40 watt lamp?
A 40-watt-rated fixture can take only a 40-watt bulb. Any more and you will incur heat damage. That heat damage may be on the ceiling itself, the light fixture’s wiring or the house wiring in the ceiling. And, of course, the worst manifestation is a fire.
Can I put a 100W bulb in a 150W lamp?
A 100-watt bulb will draw more power through the wires than they safely can handle. (It is okay, however, to put a bulb with lower wattage in that fixture—drawing less than the wire’s maximum load isn’t a problem.)
Can you put a 40w bulb in a 25w lamp?
Yes, that’s fine. The ‘maximum wattage’ rating listed on a light fixture is actual watts, not incandescent-equivalent-watts.
Does it matter how many watts a light bulb is?
When it comes to how much light you get from a light bulb, watts don’t matter. Light isn’t measured in watts. It’s measured in foot-candles or lumens. One foot-candle, as the name implies, is the equivalent of the light from one candle, measured at a distance of 1 foot from the center of the flame.
Is it worth replacing CFL bulbs with LED?
If your CFL bulbs are working, it’s usually not worth replacing them with LEDs immediately – LEDs are more efficient, but the savings aren’t huge. Only replace them now if your CFLs aren’t suited to the fitting or are damaging fabrics. Otherwise, wait until they’re burned out.
What is the CFL equivalent to 60w?
15-watt
Remember this rule of thumb: CFLs use about a quarter of the wattage to produce the same light. So to replace a traditional 60-watt bulb, buy a 15-watt CFL: 60-watt incandescent / 4 = 15 watts.
Why are LED lights not suitable for enclosed fixtures?
Enclosed fixtures that don’t allow for proper ventilation can drastically affect the temperature of the LED bulb, causing it to overheat and shortening the lifespan of the bulb. That’s why some bulbs will tell you not to use it in an enclosed ceiling fan or fully enclosed porch light fixture.
Can I put an LED bulb in any lamp?
As long as the mounting base (socket) is the same size and type, you can use an LED bulb in an existing fixture. If the mounting base isn’t the same size and type, the LED bulb will not fit the socket. You should never use a bulb with a higher wattage than what is recommended for the fixture.
Which LED bulbs can be used in enclosed fixtures?
In both cases, let me help you out here. Only LED bulbs that are officially ‘Enclosed Rated’ will operate without any problems inside enclosed light fixtures. Regular LED bulbs may be used but they will become damaged or lose their efficiency quickly.
Why do LED bulbs flicker in some fixtures?
What makes LED lights flicker? Well… put simply, LEDs flicker when their light output fluctuates. This fluctuation happens because your dimmable light-emitting diodes are designed to switch on and off at very high speed.
What can go wrong with LED lights?
Most Common Problems with LED Lights
- Using the wrong current.
- LED bulbs overheat.
- Low quality solder and wire bonds.
- Improper use of LED lighting.
- Issues with color rendering.
- Existing fittings and fixtures are incomparable.
- Light Emitting Efficacy.
- Overly complicated circuits.
How do I stop my LED bulbs from flickering?
Another thing that commonly causes flickering in LED bulbs is loose connections or circuits. This is easy to fix. Just screw the LED bulb in tighter to see of that fixes the problem. If there’s a lot of dust in the fixture, first blow out the connection points to remove the dust before putting the bulb back in.
