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Can you use a heat lamp bulb in a regular socket in the bathroom?
Bobbetty1953
You sure can, it's been done, and the bathroom didn't blow up, the bathroom was just extremely bright
Some sockets, though, do have a maximum wattage and/or a maximum heat tolerance that needs to be followed to avoid the risk of fire in the wiring and ceiling.
It won't blow up, but you might start a fire. Heat lamps should have a porcelain socket and heat resistant insulation.
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