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22-06-2004, 22:56

Pardon me for piggy-backing on this thread, but this reminds me of something I'd like to check.

I like my rooms well lit, so I use 150 Watt bulbs which get used a fair amount especially when I'm working. I'd like to use low energy bulbs instead, but they aren't available with that sort of effective output.

So is it possible/ safe to use eg two 13 Watt (75 Watt equivalent) or three 11 Watt (60 Watt equivalent) in a standard ceiling fitting?

Logically I can't see a problem, but I'd prefer to find out before I stick them in and stand back hoping the whole thing won't go bang!!

22-06-2004, 22:56	#15
Graham Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any electrician out there ? Pardon me for piggy-backing on this thread, but this reminds me of something I'd like to check. I like my rooms well lit, so I use 150 Watt bulbs which get used a fair amount especially when I'm working. I'd like to use low energy bulbs instead, but they aren't available with that sort of effective output. So is it possible/ safe to use eg two 13 Watt (75 Watt equivalent) or three 11 Watt (60 Watt equivalent) in a standard ceiling fitting? Logically I can't see a problem, but I'd prefer to find out before I stick them in and stand back hoping the whole thing won't go bang!!