If 150 w. illumination is too bright, can one use a bulb of lesser wattage? I'm looking for a soft backlight for the living room.
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Of course you can. I'm actually only using a 40W equivalent LED Globe bulb. It's feels cozy and I love it. Also, I highly recommend this bulb for pleasing lighting and durability. Hope it helps! (Pack of 4) G25 LED Bulb 6W, Warm white, 3000K, 40W Globe Bulb Incandescent Replacement, clear Cover, Dimmable, UL Listed, Energy star certified,
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yes, you can always use a bulb of lesser wattage; but never exceed the maximum recommended wattage
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No. The 150W is the maximum. It is a safety issue as a 150W bulb gets very hot. A 40W bulb should be fine. I put a 9W LED bulb in mine and it works great.
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I don't really know. However, the lamp states that the bulbs must be 60 watts or less. I use ordinary bulbs or those newer energy-saving "curly-que" ones. I notice that in my closet I also have some that look like regular bulbs but says "modified" partial spectrum 60 watt that I wouldn't be afraid to try. I would probably feel the same about the lightbulbs you are referring to as along as they are equivalent to 60 watts or less with the standard size screw-in bottom.
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Try this link, as I have found it helpful: http://www.bulbamerica.com/wattage-lumens-brightness.html
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Not sure about that, I use a 60 watt bulb with a wall dimmer for a very nice warm effect. I have the fixture above my dining table.
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I am using a 60w bulb; I can't imagine you'd have any problem with 75-100w.
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You can use anything 40 W or below. Depends how bright you want it. Either way, you'll probably want to put it on a dimmer switch.
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Thanks. I have a power max 17w bulb I bought last week, and although it shows great blues and reds, it's not very bright.
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Yes you can. I have standard 60 watt bulbs in mine. They give off more mood lighting. They look great!
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The manual says not to use a bulb rated higher than 60 watts. The light dims the bulb so you would have to use an LED bulb that is dimmable (but some dimmable LED bulbs require a specific type of dimming circuit to work and may not be compatible with this one.)
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Definitely. Using 3 60W equivalent LED bulbs is really bright. This lamp is really pretty, and I highly recommend that you use these bulbs, it worked best for me in terms of lighting and the product quality. It really lasts longer compared to the previous bulbs I've used. I hope it helps! Triangle Bulbs T95123-6 (6pack) - LED Dimmable 60 Watt Equivalent Daylight A19 Light Bulbs, 6 pack
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Dear debbie 60 is the maximum wattage you can use. I've used florescent lamps anyway. Good luck
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Yes! There is never a problem going with lower wattage in a fixture, higher wattage would be a concern. I have this in the light over our kithchen table totally enclosed in a glass cover and no problem, just as bright if not brighter then the 75W incandesent it replaced.
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The label states that the maximum wattage is 100. But I use a 60 watt bulb, I like softer light, but it gives off plenty of light.
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I think 100W is too much light, I'm using only a 60W bulb with the dome about 30 inches above the table...
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I believe this bulb can be safely used in a 150 W fixture. Look for the watts used on the base of the bulb. The writing on the base of my bulb says that is actually draws 60 W which is only 40% of the rating for you fixture.
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The lamp was for my daughter's room and it's just a bedside accent lamp - not main lighting. If you wanted more light from it I would check at a home improvement store for a compact fluorescent or LED bulb that would give more light with less wattage and therefore less heat (you could probably get 75 to 100 watts worth of light for 45 watts). They have some now that give off a much warmer light than they used to.