2007-01-15 02:23:13 · 11 answers · asked by techno_beauty 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Well, first you change the lightbulb socket from one rated for 60 watts to one rated for 5000 watts. Then you replace the wiring and cord with wiring and cord rated for that kind of heat. After that, you'll probably need to replace the 110 plug with a 220 plug, and replace the wall socket.
By this time, you will have nothing on the lamp but the original body and shade.
After that, you will need to replace the shade itself with one made of wire mesh, glass plates, or a funky cermaic/glass type globe to handle the heat.
Once you've changed the shade, you'll want to replace the original body with one that has a wider base to handle the heavier weight of the new shade. This new base should also be made of metal, glass, or ceramics, so that the high heat of the bulb will not damage it.
You've no successfully rewired a lamp to handle the needed wattage, and you can throw away all the old parts... which will include every single component of the original lamp... Hmm, it's probably possible for you to find all the components you need to do the job ready made into a whole 1000-5000 watt lamp. Indeed, if youi can find a package deal, that might be cheaper.
2007-01-15 05:59:02 · answer #1 · answered by ye_river_xiv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than the wiring must change. Bulbs in that power range will generate substantially more heat, requiring ceramic receptacles. Such a lamp can only be powered from a circuit designed to provide that many watts. A toaster runs about 1675-1800 watts on a kitchen outlet. Once the wattage exceeds that of a toaster, a new circuit to the circuit breaker box will be required.\
At 5000 watts, this is a 240 volt 30 amp circuit, for EACH bulb. You should consider different lighting technology at this power level, such as halogen or metal halide.
Fire is a high risk if all you do is increase the wire size.
2007-01-15 02:34:03 · answer #2 · answered by Thomas K 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Remove the old bulb base, the thingy that the bulb screws into, and install the new base. Be warned that the wiring behind the new base will probably not support the additional amperage for long AND the old lamp components will probably not tolerate the higher temperatures of the new bulb either.
In a nut shell, get a lamp that is designed for the larger bulbs.
2007-01-15 02:30:40 · answer #3 · answered by MT C 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
you need to disassemble the lamp and replace the wire with on rated for that amount of wattage and the receptacle that holds the bulb also may need to be changed. Best to buy a heavy duty lamp rated to hold that amount of wattage.
If you just replace the bulb the wire will get hot and can start a fire Its not worth the danger.
2007-01-15 02:29:18 · answer #4 · answered by Bob B 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The 20w bulb is such as the 100w bulb in gentle output(lumens), yet has the warmth and electric utilization of a known 20w bulb. it is probable what you're maximum in touch approximately. maximum instruments that state 60w max. is by way of fact the warmth output will soften the plastic if excedded.
2016-12-16 05:10:10 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont. The electric unit is designed and regulatored by the Underwriters Lab that tells u the it runs safely with the wattage blub on the unit. Dont take a chance of fire in you house.
2007-01-15 02:28:27 · answer #6 · answered by john t 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You don't want to do that. First of all, you would have to rewire the whole thing, from plug to socket. You would have to use a very heavy guage wire to handle the heat that it will need to operate. Secondly, it is very dangerous anyways. Last but not least, get halogen. They are brighter and use less energy.
2007-01-15 02:27:52 · answer #7 · answered by protruckdriver71 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Do you have home insurance? Does it cover fire due to electricals? If Yes, then follow the instructions given by others. (I won't repeat it, all of them are valid).
If no, then just don't do it. Time to dust that insurance policy and read the fine prints first.
Let all the kids out. Let your pets out. Let your wife out (may be you want to keep her in). Attempt the work, turn on the switch and you run out like hell grabbing your wife's hand and dragging her out.
2007-01-15 03:07:52 · answer #8 · answered by Nightrider 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should not try it because the lamp socket and wiring are not rated for that type of wattage also see the UL rating on old lamp
2007-01-15 02:31:30 · answer #9 · answered by fred flintstone 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Where the heck are you going to get light bulbs in that range? They certainly will not work in a normal light fixture.
2007-01-15 02:44:22 · answer #10 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋