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newshound writes:
On 12/03/2018 18:50, Scott wrote:
Can I take it that where a lamp or shade states a maximum wattage,
this is for incandescent bulbs and any LED will be okay (on the basis
that LEDs use so much less power), or is the light intensity likely to
be an issue liable to cause fading?

Remember that LEDs don't like the bases containing the electronics to
get too warm (this will shorten the life). The devil is in the detail.

To a first approximation, if it's rated 100W filament lamp, it will
be suitable for 100W equivalent CFL or LED, even though these actual
wattages are very different. However, it depands entirely on the
ventilatiom, and if you are happy for a shortened lamp life, which
is a comprise I'll often take.

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Andrew Gabriel
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