Will a 45 watt bulb work in a 60 watt housing?

Yes. The watt rating is the maximum that the fixture can handle due to heat build up. Using a lower rated bulb does not hurt. Yes but obviously the light output will be lower.

1. Can you use a 40W bulb in a 60W fixture?
2. Can you put a 40W LED bulb in a 60W socket?
3. Can you put a 50 watt bulb in a 60 watt socket?
4. What's the difference between 40W and 60W bulbs?
5. Which is brighter 60W or 40W?
6. Can I replace a 43 watt bulb with a 60 watt bulb?
7. Can I replace a 40 watt bulb with a 60 watt bulb?
8. Can I put a 40w LED bulb in a 25w socket?
9. Can you use a 40-watt bulb in a 32 watt fixture?
10. Can I use a 40-watt LED bulb in a 25 watt lamp?
11. What lightbulbs should I use in my house?
12. Is a 60w bulb bright?
13. Can you use 53 watt bulb in 60?

Can you use a 40W bulb in a 60W fixture?

Yes you can, the light output will be 33% less but then you will use less energy. light fittings should be labelled to state the maximum safe wattage bulb which can be fitted. Never under any circumstances exceed the maximum but lower is fine. Yes - it will take less current and provide a dimmer light.

Can you put a 40W LED bulb in a 60W socket?

Modern fixtures reveal their wattage rating somewhere in the assembly—you just have to know how to look for it. Once you identify your fixture's wattage rating, buy a lamp that matches or is below what's listed. As long as you don't go over the manufacturer's recommended wattage, you'll be safe.

Can you put a 50 watt bulb in a 60 watt socket?

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.

What's the difference between 40W and 60W bulbs?

If a package for a lightbulb says the bulb uses 60 watts, or 60W, it means that that bulb will use 60 watts of electrical power. ... A standard 40W bulb is equal to 400+ lumens, which represents the brightness of a bulb. Typically, the higher the wattage, the higher the lumens, and the more light output.

Which is brighter 60W or 40W?

40-watt bulb produces 450 lumens of light. 60-watt bulb produces 800 lumens of light (most widely used in households)

Can I replace a 43 watt bulb with a 60 watt bulb?

Fixtures have a safety rating and one should not put in bulbs that exceed the labeled rating (such as "do not exceed 60 watts"). As long as you don't put a bulb that uses more than 60 watts in that socket you will be fine.

Can I replace a 40 watt bulb with a 60 watt bulb?

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.

Can I put a 40w LED bulb in a 25w socket?

Yes, that's fine. The 'maximum wattage' rating listed on a light fixture is actual watts, not incandescent-equivalent-watts.

Can you use a 40-watt bulb in a 32 watt fixture?

Yes, you can always put a lower wattage light bulb into a higher wattage rated fixture. The lower wattage bulb will draw less current from the fixture and generates less heat, and that's perfectly fine.

Can I use a 40-watt LED bulb in a 25 watt lamp?

One of the most common questions, people ask is: “Is it Okay to use LED bulbs with higher wattage equivalents than my fixtures allow?” 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.

What lightbulbs should I use in my house?

Warm White (Between the Yellowish and White Ranges) 3000K to 4000K: Perfect for kitchens, workspaces and bathrooms. Bright White (Between the White and Blue Ranges) 4000K to 5000K: These bulbs, like GE Reveal Light Bulbs, work best in kitchens and bathrooms with chrome or white fixtures.

Is a 60w bulb bright?

Today's light bulbs are designed to use less energy. Wattage is no longer a reliable way to gauge a light bulb's brightness. Lumens measure brightness. For example, a 60-watt incandescent bulb produces about 800 lumens of light.

Can you use 53 watt bulb in 60?

When it comes to replacing old incandescent bulbs with LEDs, a common question that customers ask is: “Can I use an LED bulb that has a higher wattage equivalent than my fixture allows?” The simple answer is yes, as long as the LED bulb uses less wattage than your fixture.