"Michael T" wrote:

Why is it a special lamp is sold at stores like Home Depot for garages.
Namely, a "garage door lamp - 60 watts"?

Will any 60 watt bulb do? My local Home Depot is out of stock.

As always, thank you in advance.


Rule 1 of marketing is to label a product for its application, not what it is.
That way you get people to pay more for it.

Garage door lamps are also known as "rough service" lamps. They have a thicker
filiment to withstand the vibration better so as to last a little longer. They
also tend to use a little more current.

Regular bulbs will work fine - they just may burn out a little faster.