DIYbanter - View Single Post - CFLs vs incandescent "max wattage" cautions in overhead fixtures....

Nate Nagel

wrote:
On Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:34:13 -0600, AZ Nomad
wrote:

On Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:17:09 -0500, wrote:

Correct you are, but what happens to a fixture that is rated for
a 100 watt incandescent bulb when you use it for something other
than lighting? Are you saying that as long as you don't develop
100 watts of heat then the fixture will be just fine?
As long as you don't exceed the current and heat ratings, you'll
be fine.
So now you are bringing current into the equation. I'm glad the light
bulb turned on.
I never proposed exceeding a fixture's current rating.

But you and others originally omitted any mention of current,
and focused only on heat instead.

I have never seen a fixture rated for less than 23W, making your point
irrelevant.

nate

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