2007-02-21 10:50:48 · 10 answers · asked by mirandalcomstock 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The formula is:
300 Watts divided by 120 Volts (which I assume is coming from the box), giving just under 3 Amps.
The best way to determine if it will work without problems is to determine what else is drawing from the breaker to which the outlet box is hooked up, add up your Amps and go from there.
2007-02-21 11:01:33 · answer #1 · answered by yankgonebrit 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely and without a problem, as long as it is hooked up correctly, the overheating problems that some mentioned are only a problem if improperly installed and you point the light at the house! I don't think that anyone is that .....well you know. The porch light is on a 15 amp circuit minimum, and that will usually be shared with a lighting circuit in the hose that draws very little. if your breaker starts to trip after you install it make a note of it and call an electrician. But the chance of that happening are next to none. The breakers are there for a reason, and that is to protect the wiring from an overdraw of current: otherwise known as excessive heat. That lamp is perfectly safe to put up there, you could if you wanted, put up a 500 W fixture.
2007-02-25 08:47:22 · answer #2 · answered by J B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. The 300 watt is the maximum wattage the unit will work for. Normally you will not use more than a 100 watt bulb in the porch light and it will work fine.
2007-02-21 10:57:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO...if you're talking about using a 300 watt bulbs..........your wiring and your fixture are only rated for a certain number of amps and watts. Your light fixture should have this listed somewhere on it. If you use a larger bulb, then it can either over heat the fixture, over heat the wiring in the fixture, or over heat the house wiring. This can all lead to a fire. Best of luck to you.
2007-02-23 12:10:45 · answer #4 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some motion lights can be "reset" by turning off the switch its hooked to for a minute...If that doesnt work check under the light itself and look for a dial or a panel you can open...This is where you can also set the settings based on when you want the light on or off as well as the sensitivity level...
2016-05-24 04:39:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can as stated it only draws just under 3 amps.But one thing to consider is the heat given off by the bulb,will it melt or ruin your fixture?Will it heat the base up enough to damage your house?I doubt it but it is something to look at as it will be three times hotter.
2007-02-23 05:40:35 · answer #6 · answered by mr. mr. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. I've done it. Make sure to switch off the breaker first. Wire the new fixture in the same as what you replacing. White to white, black to black, bare/ green to bare/ green or grounding screw.
2007-02-21 22:39:15 · answer #7 · answered by bugs280 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. You will wire it the same way you would wire any light. You'll have no problems with it at all.
2007-02-21 10:54:22 · answer #8 · answered by jepa8196 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Go for it. All of the above answers are correct.
2007-02-22 03:39:01 · answer #9 · answered by billy brite 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically yes you can...but don't expect it to work well or for too long
2007-02-21 10:53:53 · answer #10 · answered by Naib Link 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋