What happens if I try to put a 65w light bulb into an anglepoise lamp that says "60w max"? Will it be OK?

Question

Full spectrum 65w bulb

Answer 1

You can NOT put a 65 watt lamp (bulb) in a luminaire (light) that is rated for 60 watts max. This will eventually start a fire.

This is one of the biggest mistakes homeowners consistently make. The higher wattage lamp will also put out more heat. This additional heat causes the insulation on the wire to break down and become very brittle. After a while, the insulation falls off and the conductors (wires) short together.

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Answer 2

The lamp socket fixture is designed to work with a max @ 60W. When you exceeded the rated listing you run the risk of a fire. As the lamp was not designed to handle the extra wattage, Sure you can run a larger bulb in a lamp in a pinch. But I would not keep it in long term.

Answer 3

I'd like to make a suggestion; instead of a regular incandescent bulb, put in one that's got better illumination at less wattage use and less heat..they're called a "CFL" or Compact Flourescent Lamp. You can see an example of one at the below link, and read about the advantages of them.

Answer 4

hmmm.. i think the 65w bulb wouldn't light up in a 60w bulb slot
if you put something lower than 60w, then that bulb would definitely fry up

Answer 5

all's it might do is get alittle Warmer an give you about 2.5 Watt's more Light but if you do it alot you might end up Burning up the Light socket or melting the Shield behind the Lamp

Answer 6

I think you'll be fine; they just don't want you putting in something that will be a LOT bigger and thus generate a LOT more heat - like 100 or 150 watts.

Answer 7

Worst case scenario it will explode and/or cause a fire, but usually they just blow really easily and you'll have to replace it within a week or so anyway.

Answer 8

yer, just brighter, and if its onli 5 more watts, i dont see y not. probably the worst thing that would happed is the globe might blow. (not a expolsion)