2007-02-03 11:08:56 · 9 answers · asked by answersforyou 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Yes, you can easily do that. The socket outside has a maximum wattage rating because of heat buildup. You put a 100 watt bulb in a 65 watt socket, you will melt the socket. The other way around is ok though...
you can put a 1 watt bulb in a socket rated for 100 watts. It will only use 1 watt. the rest basicly stays in the wire and is not used nor wasted. (laymens description)
The only problem with using different bulbs is if it has a different type or size of base, it might not physically fit, and it could be dangerous to jury-rig something together. Oh yeah, make sure the voltage of the light is correct. as 12volt DC light should not be used in 110 or 220 house current sockets. as this could cause a problem.
2007-02-03 11:22:12 · answer #1 · answered by TheHangedFrog 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only problem will be when it rains. The outdoor light is made to not break when the cold water hits the hot bulb. A normal 60 Watt bulb needs protection from the water or it will break when the cold water hits it. The protection can be a light fixture with glass around the bulb.
2007-02-03 15:31:33 · answer #2 · answered by rscanner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it relies upon, I have a lamp that asserts now to not use over a 40 watt lightbulb. Does it say what number watts it is going to have? anywas i grow to be out of lightbulbs so i used a 60 watt mild bulb once and it worked do purely not leave it on to lengthy
2016-12-03 10:12:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From a power standpoint, if the bases fit, yes. One reason not to is that an ordinary 60 watt bulb isn't outdoor rated - if rain/dew/sprinkler drops hit the hot bulb, it's gone. Furthermore, when it's gone you have live electrical elements exposed. Very unsafe.
2007-02-03 15:38:43 · answer #4 · answered by virtualguy92107 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always install smaller wattage bulb in the socket. Larger on the other hand may generate to much heat and damage the socket or even start fire. Some of the new lamps have thermal protection build in. If you install bulb that is to big for its rating your light will turn off after some time and turn on after lamp cools off.
2007-02-03 11:18:21 · answer #5 · answered by StanleyB51 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No is the short answer. The long answer is still no, but I'll try to explain. If you have a 65 watt outlet and put a 60 watt bulb in it, the outlet will ultimately overpower the bulb, and your GFI (Ground Fault Intercepter) will kick in and shut down all power to that particular outlet. If you get lucky, it may work, but only for a while. You may get shocked in the process of putting the bulb in.
2007-02-03 11:16:22 · answer #6 · answered by isaacb5 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Yes
2007-02-03 11:51:55 · answer #7 · answered by Fawnice 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can.
you can change load lower than original.
but higher than origina you have to calculate the total load of your line.
2007-02-03 11:37:21 · answer #8 · answered by RAFAEL G 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, not much reduction in brightness.
2007-02-03 13:35:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋