"Roy" wrote in message
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On Thursday, January 24, 2013 10:56:39 PM UTC-7, Joe Mastroianni wrote:
I have a desk lamp of the "brave little toaster" style which says to use

a 60W bulb.



Inside the light, it 'says' 60 watts.

http://www1.picturepush.com/photo/a/...g/12036539.jpg



My wife insists on a 75 Watt flood, which gives the right amount of

light, but it gets hot as blazes.



How much do you think 125% over the maximum matters?


If you (she) insists on using an oversized bulb, be sure the socket is
ceramic. If it is plastic, it will have a very short life as it will
deteriorate quickly. Also, you may want to change the wire cord to a high
temperature wire at least inside the lamp where the heat is. If the switch
is part of the bulb socket, the heat may destroy it, it may be wiser to add
a line switch on the cord to protect it.

If you don't want to start modifying the lamp, you may want to consider
purchasing a new one that has the ceramic socket and switch located away
from the bulb.