This light is really dim, can I use a higher wattage and not damage it?
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Hello! The bulb is actually integrated into the glass, so it's not able to be switched out. However, we've actually had customers complain that the light is too bright, so brightness shouldn't be an issue. ; ) If there is anything else we can help with, please let us know!
1268952
If you hold the light button on the remote it will get extremely bright. It goes slowly so just keep holding it.
1268953
I can't say for sure, but with halogen that is probably a bad idea. The heat build up inside the fan housing could potentially damage the wiring and cause a fire. Imho, I wouldn't try it. I agree though, it is pretty dim.
380716
No, it's not dimmable and should not use with dimmers otherwise will damage the bulb.
769200
Yes you can however, do not exceed the wattage, the unit gets hot with prolong usage, and most importantly, only use "flood light" type bulbs. It's helps to keep the unit cooler and it projects the maximum amount of lighting on your target area.
327062
i'm sure you could if you find one small enough. i just used a clear christmas light bulb. you can only use up to 6 watts and the screw in part is really small.hope this helps..
1472493
I would be careful of the ceiling light wattage. I blew one of these modules with a desk lamp, but I had 40watt bulbs in it and it takes 3 bulbs. 120 was too much for it. It is rated 100 watt max.
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Any home improvement store. Another option would be to install led light bulbs with a high lumen count. This would allow for more light with less wattage
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Some LEDs are not dim-able. Some can be affected by heat such as might build up in a recessed location. Other than that I have no idea. OK, just checked the spec on the switch and this statement is there: "Compatible With 120V, 600 Watt Incandescent Fixture & Load Only (DOES NOT WORK LED LOAD / FIXTURE)". I think this may be your problem.
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Yes! There is never a problem going with lower wattage in a fixture, higher wattage would be a concern. I have this in the light over our kithchen table totally enclosed in a glass cover and no problem, just as bright if not brighter then the 75W incandesent it replaced.
806125
60 watts max. I don't think it would be safe with a hotter bulb due to non venting. You could use a brighter pigtail type lamp though.
1292858
It has the requirements right on the fixture. Use A type bulb (this is just a "normal" sized light bulb and you can't exceed 60 watts. I used 40 watt bulbs and they are very bright. You don't buy dimmable bulbs - the dimmer is controlled by the switch you install in the wall - any bulb will dim if you have a dinner switch installed.
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Unfortunately, you cannot. This power adapter is not dimmable. As Erik suggested, we typically use dimmers that install between your power adapter and LED strip.
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Not if that is the only light. The instructions say it cannot be used with a load less than 40 watts or more than 500. So you would either have to put in a bigger bulb or add another fixture somehow.
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Yes, & you will want to. You will need a credenza dimmer (from Amazon), because they are the only ones I found to handle the wattage. Get a 700 watt dimmer. You will love the effect, as the elements turn almost orange. I love mine.
2074285
You should be able to use up to a 60 W incandescent bulb. The limit is imposed by a thermal overload built into the fixture housing. If you need more light, I suggest you use a compact fluorescent or LED.
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The dimmer has a way of lowering the minimum brightness setting. If you read the instructions, it is under the "Setting Minimum Light Level (Programming mode)" in the "Operation" section. That said, when I tried doing it, it didn't bring the brightness level down below the default setting. So, maybe you can bring it up, but not down further than the default. We ended up putting lower lumen bulbs in one room where I wanted the minimum brightness to be lower.
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I personally would not try anything different w the electricity. Note that this lamp takes only 15 watt bulbs! Try anything more, and it melts. My advice: buy a different lamp.
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Actually, they can be dimmed. In the positive line, use a 10 watt power resistor of about 12 to 15 ohms with a toggle switch bypassing the resistor for high power. This is the arrangement that I use.