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alanbjames · 14-03-2018, 20:26

Im looking for advice on lightbulbs.

Lastnight the LED bulb in my bedroom decided to pack in, it was a 43watt bulb.

Today to replace it thinking the lampshade was max of 100watt where its 60watt i bought some halogen classic bulbs to replace it which are 100watt = 129watt.

Now i know the reason they put the max wattage on lampshades is because of heat, my question is will it be ok to put a new bulb with existing lampshade? The new bulbs dont give out nearly as much heat as the old bulbs this is where im confused and asking.

Thanks.

14-03-2018, 20:26	#1
alanbjames R.I.P. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Swansea, South Wales UK. Age: 72 Services: XL Phone, XXXL Gig1 BB SH4 (wired). Posts: 2,753	Lightbulb help. Im looking for advice on lightbulbs. Lastnight the LED bulb in my bedroom decided to pack in, it was a 43watt bulb. Today to replace it thinking the lampshade was max of 100watt where its 60watt i bought some halogen classic bulbs to replace it which are 100watt = 129watt. Now i know the reason they put the max wattage on lampshades is because of heat, my question is will it be ok to put a new bulb with existing lampshade? The new bulbs dont give out nearly as much heat as the old bulbs this is where im confused and asking. Thanks.