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Don't - You replace the wires just as you would for the original wiring but you must use a lower guage wire size - meaning a thicker wire. The AC cord for lamps in the past 30 years was at least good for 500 watts. Don't forget that the wattage rating my not be limited by electrical considerations but by thermal limits. A larger bulb may melt or burn the fixture itself, not just the socket.
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Where do you find the wattage rating of a light bulb?
On the end of any light bulb except for the fluorescent type there are numbers on the end of light bulb. The number will be followed by the letter w I.e.(65 w). W represents watts-amount of power used. On fluorescent light bulbs the curly cue ones it will be around the base where it screws into the socket.
If you have 2 5-watt bulbs connected in series and then in parallel which circuit arrangement will give you brighter bulbs?
It depends on the voltage rating of each lamp, and the value of the supply voltage. It's important to understand that a lamp will only operate at its rated power (therefore at its full brightness) when subject to its rated voltage.So, let's assume each lamp is rated at, say, 24 V.If connected in parallel across a 24-V supply, then they will both operate of full brightness.If connected in series across the same 24-V supply, then each lamp will be subject to half its rated voltage, and will be very dim.On the other hand, if connected in series across a 48-V supply, then they will each be subject to 24 V, and will both operate at full brightness.
The problems of electricity two light bulbs of 100 watt and one 60 watt both operation in a 220V circuit. Which bulb has the higher resistance and which bulb carries the greater current?
A 100 watt 220 volt light bulb (or anything consuming 100 watts on 220 volts) draws 100/220, or .45 Amps. It will also have about 220²/100, or 484 ohms resistance. A 60 watt 220 volt light bulb (or anything consuming 60 watts on 220 volts) draws 60/220, or .27 Amps. It will also have about 220²/60, or 807 ohms resistance.
Can you use a 120 volt - 500 watt bulb in a 220 volt lamp?
no , it will burn out
When you turn on a lamp and the light bulb becomes warm which energy conversion causes this heating of the light bulb?
Electrical energy absorbed by the lamp's filament produces thermal energy as well as light.
Can I use a higher wattage bulb in a lamp that states 40 watts?
You should not use a higher wattage bulb in a lamp that says 40 watts. The higher wattage could cause the lamp to catch fire due to the excess heat and could cause you serious electrical problems.
What is the best wattage bulb to use in a bedroom lamp?
The wattage of bulb one uses in a bedroom lamp depends on several factors. If it is a lamp used for back ground lighting or a night lamp, one would use a very low wattage bulb. If it is for a bedroom reading lamp, one would want a stronger wattage. The biggest factor on deciding what wattage to use is the wattage suggested by the lamp manufacturer. All lamps are marked with recommend bulb wattage.
What wattage bulb does a lava lamp use?
the bulb is usually 30 or 40 watts
What would be the maximum rating of the incandescent bulb for a dimmer switch?
Find the wattage rating on the dimmer controller. This is the maximum allowable wattage that the lamp in the fixture should be. Lamp wattage ratings under the rated dimmer wattage is fine but do not install a larger wattage lamp that is over the dimmer control's rating.
Can you use a regular bulb in a heat lamp socket?
Never put a bulb in a light socket what has a higher wattage rating than the socket. This could cause either or both of the following problems, which could result in a fire:excessive current will cause heating of the wires providing power to the socketthe higher wattage bulb will be hotter than expected and may ignite the lampshade or other parts near it
How much power does it take to light a lamp post?
Find out what the wattage of the bulb in the fixture is and you will have your answer.
Can I replace a heat lamp bulb with a regular bulb?
Yes, as long as the voltage is the same and the bulb has the same or less wattage. The fixture is rated at a certain wattage that can be found on a label somewhere on the fixture. Never use a larger wattage than what is stated on this label.
Where can one find out how to rewire a standard lamp?
eHow is a great resource for topics like this, with articles like "How to Re-Wire a Lamp," "How to Rewire a Lamp with a Rotary Switch," "How to Rewire an Old Lamp," and "How to Wire a Floor Lamp."
Can you put a lower 13 watt bulb in a 15 watt lamp?
Yes. Lower wattage would be safe for the lamp wires and components.
Can you use a 70 watt high pressure sodium bulb in a 100 watt ballast?
No. The bulb has to match the ballast wattage exactly. And you can't interchange different lamps (like metal halide) either. The ballast is specific to that wattage and lamp type. The bulb will either burn out quickly or just not work properly at all
Which has a higher resistance a 5w lamp bulb or a 25w lamp bulb and how many times?
As per the formula for power (Power (Watt) = Voltage (V) x Current (i) & Resistance (R) = V / i), 25w lamp bulb would have higher resistance compared to that of 5w lamp bulb.
How hot can a incandescent light bulb get to?
Depends on the wattage of the bulb. It will definitely get hot enough to burn your hand. <<>> Like an electric heater the higher the wattage rating the hotter the unit becomes. A ten watt lamp can be turned out by hand when it is operating, a hundred watt lamp you can not hold onto it long enough to even start turning the lamp out of its socket.
