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The three main and most important characteristics you must match with the replacement bulbs are the lamps voltage, wattage and base. The secondary characteristics of your bulb are bulb shape, type, lumens, color temperature and life.
How do I know which light bulbs are compatible?
How to Buy the Right Light Bulb Check your bulb base size and bulb shape. Determine much light you need. Select the right color of white for your light bulb. Find out if you need to dim your light. Find out if your light bulb will be used in an enclosed fixture or recessed can. Choose the right type of light bulb.
How do I know what size light bulb I need?
The light bulb size is determined by the maximum overall diameter (MOD) of the bulb’s shell. It is represented in eighths of an inch (1/8″). It’s also important to keep in mind the bulb’s length (or height) that is defined as the maximum overall length (MOL) expressed in inches.
Can you use a 100 watt equivalent LED bulb in a 60w fixture?
However, LED’s do not emit dangerous levels of heat. Thus, if your fixture says “not to exceed 60-Watts” but you want to use a 100-Watt equivalent LED bulb, this would be safe to do so. For a 60-Watt fixture, you could use a 100W, 125W, or even 150W LED equivalent because they all consume under 60-Watts!Jul 16, 2015.
Can I use a 60 watt bulb in a 40 watt lamp?
A 60 watt equivalent uses 9 watts so yes you can use this in a socket rated for a 40 watt incandescent. Check that the socket and the wiring are in good condition because the base of the LED likely will be hot during operation. If the LED will be enclosed check that the bulb is designed for an enclosed fixture.
Are all light bulbs the same size?
Most bulbs are measured in eighths of an inch, however decorative lighting globe-shaped (or G) bulbs are measured in millimeters. For example, an S14 would be a sign bulb shape and 14/8″ (or 1.75″) and our decorative lighting G40 bulbs are globe shape and 40 mm (or approximately 1.5″).
Is E26 and A19 the same?
All A19 lamps have an E26 base, but not the other way around The standards that govern the dimensions and design of A19 light bulbs also dictate that it must use an E26 screw base. In other words, all A19 light bulbs also have an E26 base.
Can I use A15 instead of A19?
There’s a “bulb size” and a “base size.” The bulb size is self explanatory. The A15’s are smaller bulbs, while the A19’s are larger. They both fit in a standard household medium base (E26 base.).
What happens if you use a light bulb with lower wattage?
Yes, going with a lower wat bulb doesn’t present any major safety concerns for your home. The only drawback is that the bulb will offer weaker light than what a higher wattage bulb would have. But as long as you’re satisfied with the amount of light you’re getting, there shouldn’t be anything to worry about.
What is the difference between daylight and bright white?
Bright white (4,000 to 5,000 Kelvin) is between white and blue tones. Daylight (5,000 to 6,500 Kelvin) has a more bluish tone. This light color will maximize contrast for colors, making it ideal for working, reading or applying makeup.
What happens if you use the wrong wattage light bulb?
Using a light bulb with too high of wattage can lead to overheating of the light bulb. This heat can melt the light socket as well as the insulation of the wires. Once that happens, you put yourself at risk of arc faults, and this is something that could even lead to property fires.
What happens if I put a 75 watt bulb in a 60 watt?
It simply means that the bulb, whether CFL or LED, is able to produce as much light as a 60-Watt incandescent. If your fixture is rated to accept 60 Watts, you can safely use 75W, 100W, or even 125W equal bulbs (which all draw less than 50 Watts of power) instead.
Is it safe to use a higher wattage LED bulb?
The answer is YES. You can use an LED bulb having a higher wattage equivalent than your fixture allows — provided the LED bulb consumes less wattage than the fixture. Therefore, if the socket says “not to exceed 60-watts” but you wish to install a 100-watt equivalent LED light bulb, you could do so safely.
Do watts matter in light bulbs?
When it comes to how much light you get from a light bulb, watts don’t matter. Light isn’t measured in watts. It’s measured in foot-candles or lumens. That means this bulb produces approximately the same lumens as a standard 60-watt incandescent bulb.
How do you know if a bulb is LED or incandescent?
Look for glass bulbs. If your Christmas lights have glass bulbs then more than likely they are incandescent, not LED. Ninety-nine percent of the time (we have seen glass LED bulbs in the marketplace but these are uncommon) if the light bulb in a string is glass the set is not LED.
Are Type B and C bulbs interchangeable?
Blunt-tip (B) bulbs are very similar to C-type bulbs but have more of a torpedo or bullet shape. These bulbs can be used in chandeliers, wall sconces, pendant lights, night lights, decorative light strands, holiday light strands, and other decorative home lighting applications.
What are the different light bulb colors?
The three primary types of color temperature for light bulbs are: Soft White (2700K – 3000K), Bright White/Cool White (3500K – 4100K), and Daylight (5000K – 6500K). The higher the Degrees Kelvin, the whiter the color temperature.
