Will anything bad happen (fire)?
2006-12-01 13:12:55 · 13 answers · asked by TJ L 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
You'll get more light, and your electric bill will be higher.
2006-12-01 13:20:18 · answer #1 · answered by Jim C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100W bulb will draw more current than the 60W used to draw. If the socket is rated for 60W, it is not advisable to use 100w bulb (You can use one for short time, b'cos, if the socket and bulb contacts are OK, no excess heat will get generated there.) The heat generated by the 100W bulb will be higher. But that should have no effect on standard sockets.
2006-12-02 17:17:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends-
100W bulbs draw more electricty and generate more heat. If the bulb socket or fixture is rated for 100W no problem. however, if its only rated for 60 or 75- you will overheat it and could be risking a fire. the fixture may have a sticker or other identifcation markings which may state the rated capacity or allow you to do further research from the manufracturer to see what it is rated for. most overhead lights are rated for 100W but many chandelier type lights have lower ratings but more bulbs.
2006-12-01 13:20:09 · answer #3 · answered by MrWiz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes in an enclosed fixture the extra wattage will cause too much heat. With that you can get premature bulb failure or heat warping or a fire in extreme cases. If your ceiling fixture is open to air movement a 100 watt bulb is not excessive.
2006-12-01 13:21:16 · answer #4 · answered by steve-o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your light socket assembly should have a label stating the maximum wattage of light bulb you can use. DO NOT exceed this rating. Higher rated bulb generates more heat. If the socket assembly is not rated for it, fire hazard is a real possibility.
2006-12-01 13:21:04 · answer #5 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be safe, switch to a fluorescent type bulb. This way you can get the light output (lumens) equivalent to a 100watt bulb without the excess heat or power consumption. And you likely will never have to change it again!
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2006-12-01 13:24:40 · answer #6 · answered by MikeC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mostly the light will get brighter... it can cause a fire if the fixture is not rated for a 100 watt bulb
2006-12-01 14:15:15 · answer #7 · answered by luckily77777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be OK as long as its not enclosed. A 100 watt bulb is pretty bright though.
2006-12-01 13:21:27 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont think so. maybe unless it specifically says to put only a 60W bulb.
it's probably just going to be brighter
2006-12-01 13:21:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 20:07:29 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uhh yea that would be very stupid of you if you do that it will be too much enegery for the socket and it would start a fire
2006-12-01 13:41:57 · answer #11 · answered by Tiffany z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋