It says 60W on the description but has anyone tried to use a 100W? Or a different bulb such as a CFL?
140481
I would strongly suggest the bulb strength advised. The notice is there for a reason. Unfortunately, I find that most lamps, pendants etc. have insufficient lighting for my 40+ old eyes!
140482
I use a cfl and it works fine. I think the "traditional" bulb for this lamp is more indirect, but the socket is a standard size, so you should be able to screw anything into it.
2059402
It says 3 60 watt but I used 3 CFL that equal 100 watt each output but utilize a lot less wattage.
1415577
I used a 150 watt bulb without a issue. By the way, you can get this at Mennards for a lot less.
966591
100 watts is 100 watts. It's the amount of power the lamp is rated to sustain safely. The type of bulb doesn't matter at all. This bulb can be used, assuming that it physically fits. Many larger CFL bulbs are bigger than standard incandescents and will not fit in all lamps.They say "300 watt equivalent" to let you know much LIGHT it produces in terms of the incandescent bulbs you are used to, but it has nothing to do with the power rating of the lamp.
467978
It's at the high end of wattage, but yes. However, 100 Watt Incandescent bulbs are being phased out in favor of flourescent bulbs and may be hard to find. More typically, a regular bulb would be 75 watts or even 60 watts.
650532
someone else answered that the manufacturers spec says 660w. I use a 250w heat lamp in mine without real issue. what I take issue with is the switch mechanism. it does not hold up the way the fixture does as it is made of cheap plastic and does not seem to be replaceable in itself. my last fixture I used for about a year and a half without a switch, just loosening or tightening the bulb to turn on/off.
1105437
I would use 100W light bulbs at the least if no other light source is available. Also, the light you use must NOT be of the flourescent type. You only really need the required light around the Chrony ;^)
1613002
I just checked the actual bulb and it says 60w. Although it seems like its 40w because it's not as bright as a "regular" bulb. So if you want one that looks 40w then it's the right one.
1961651
I wouldn't recommend, this is an 85 w bulb, a great product though, I have bought several
966589
In simplistic terms a watt is a Watt, basically voltage (120V) times Amp draw (.833A) would equal 100watts. There are other factors involved because of AC voltage and the CF electronics but the numbers are basically true for a light bulb. The rating you are talking about most likely applies to the socket it screws into. These CF bulbs draw less current than incandescent bulbs but are still rated by their overall wattage (power draw). These are 85 watt CF's which means they pull 85W=V120 X (.71A), So yes they will work fine in a 100W socket. I have not measured the actual current draw on mine but am reasonably sure the .71A is very close to actual. The big question is the lamp you are using. These are typically for Photo work. I use them with diffusion umbrellas and they work fine...if you intend to put these in a regular light with a shade you will likely have problems because of the size and possibly heat. If you are using them for SAD then make sure to use the appropriate shading that allows 5500K (daylight white) to pass through AND for heat and size. Also just a note that the large bases of these bulbs become quite hot to the touch and there are vents to allow the heat out of the electronics in the base...so let them cool down before removing them. Hope this wasn't TMI but thought it deserved proper explanations based on your "Crazy question".
457489
It takes three 60W bulbs. It says that right on the front page. Nothing higher. You can use 60Watt equivalent LEDs or 60Watt incandescents.
1600184
I believe this bulb can be safely used in a 150 W fixture. Look for the watts used on the base of the bulb. The writing on the base of my bulb says that is actually draws 60 W which is only 40% of the rating for you fixture.
2074236
what watts are the bulbs used for this lamp? Is it 60 watts a shade, 100 watts ...?
883421
As I read the package 60 wattts is the energy required by the buld to give the light equivalent of a regular 100 watt bulb.
1508896
I ordered 2 of these, one was dead on arrival, which I returned. The other worked well in response to your question. It is a bit bright though, being 60W equivalent (40 would be better)
882535
I believe that has to be a misprint. A 100 watt bulb would be too bright as well as too hot. I have a 13 watt fluorescent bulb in mine that is equivalent to the light output of a 60 watt incandescent bulb. If you chose to go with an incandescent bulb. I would not go higher that 40 watts.
810559
Hi Brad, sure should work seamless for the 60 W LED. In general, I would always stay ca. 30% below the max. Watts given by the manufacturers of such devices because of temperature issues. Other than that, I use this one for one year now without any problem. Hope this helps.Best regardsPatric