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LIght bulb limitations/recommendations?

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

A couple areas in my 2009 MH would benefit from having brighter light bulbs in the ceiling fixtures, but the fixtures carry a "Max 60 watts" label.

Given the year of manufacture, I'm sure that label pertains to standard incandescent bulbs. I don't know if the concern is for overheating the fixture with a hotter bulb or overloading/overheating the wiring by drawing more than 60 watts to the bulbs but either way, I'm thinking I wouldn't have to worry about either issue with LED bulbs.

Would it be safe, do you think, to install 13-watt (75 watt equivalent), or even 16-watt (100 watt equivalent) LED bulbs in those fixtures?

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cathyyg
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
The 60 watt limit on the fixtures is due to 2 things: the electrical current draw and the heat produced. No 13 or 16 watt LED light will draw excessive current (quite the opposite!) nor will it produce as much heat as an incandescent light. Replace with LED with a clear conscience and no worry. I have LED spotlights in my recessed light fixtures in my kitchen and no problems - and much better visibility!
C. Mayo
Original Author
9 years ago
Great! Thank you, Cathyyg!
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