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If the fitting says 150w that is the most powerful bulb you can use without it overheating. 250w is too much.

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It is not recommended to use a 250 watt bulb in a lamp designed for a maximum wattage of 150 watts. Doing so can potentially cause overheating, damage the lamp socket or wiring, and create a fire hazard. Always use the correct wattage bulb recommended for your lamp to ensure safety.

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Yes, but the bulb will only operate at 60 watts and only in one of the switch positions. To shut the bulb off you will have to switch through the other two positions.

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Yes, no problem at all. Only one of the three way switch positions will turn the lamp on. Just keep turning the switch until the lamp comes on.

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4y ago

RE: 250 WATT BULB IN 150 WATT LAMP

MIGHT IT BE SAFE USING INTERMITTENTLY AND WITH A COOLING FAN?

I'M USING THE LIGHT WITH A GLASS TOP DRAFT TABLE.

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yeah, the light is just going to be dim

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