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Light Fixture MAX bulb wattage
Light fixtures all have a MAXimum wattage rating for bulb size. Most
standard indoor home fixtures are rated at 100W or less. (60W is common). But this rating is for incandescent bulbs, and based on how much heat the fixture can handle. Yet, these days incandescent bulbs are becoming rare in homes. But lets say a fixture is rated at 60W MAX. A 60W *Equivalant* CFL bulb only uses around 15W. Does this mean that the fixture could actually handle FOUR of these bulbs (if they would fit)? Or is the limit still based on the *Equivalant* rating? I doubt any fixture rated at 60W would have the room for FOUR CFL bulbs, but what if I install a 150W *Equivalant* bulb, which only uses around 30W? I know it's all abotu heat, and a CFL dont get as hot as a incandescent bulb, but they still do put out some heat. I guess the ratings on fixtures are sort of obsolete, and I have not yet seen a CFL or LED rating on even the newest fixtures. I can only assume they are speaking about ACTUAL wattage consumption, regardless of bulb type. Is this correct? |
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