![]() ![]() Using the right wattage will ensure that you are getting the most efficiency and are not going to end up burning the place down. All lamps and home fixtures usually come with a suggested range or level of wattage that it can withstand. The biggest reason for using the right wattage for your desk lamp involves a major safety concern - fire. That is all well and good you say, but why does that matter? After all, if the light bulb fits it works, right? The Importance of Using Right Wattage Whereas if you are using the light bulb style, we all have come accustomed to you will be using anywhere from 45-60 watts. Now that means that the answer to this question is dependent on the model you have purchased.įor instance, take a lamp that is set to use a CFL (compact fluorescent light bulb) is designed to use less power and give a maximum lumen of 800 which equates out to only 13-15 watts. In the end, anything in the construction of the lamp that has to do with the current of electricity as it runs through it, or heat dissipation, dictates what is the appropriate wattage for that specific home appliance. Many factors like construction, size, the temperature rating of the wiring, the socket assembly’s insulation and shade design play a part in deciding the lamp's wattage rating. But is it really the most effective or truly safe just because it fits? In this article, we will answer this question by discussing what affects the wattage and how you can tell what wattage to use in your desk lamp to minimize the dangers. The better question is what wattage is safe for me to use in a desk lamp? In truth, any light bulb that can be screwed into the socket is safe.
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