Can I Put a Higher Wattage Bulb in a Lamp? LED, CFL, and Incandescent Options
Can I put a higher wattage bulb in a lamp? Using a higher wattage bulb than recommended can cause overheating and fire hazards, and may exceed the fixture’s electrical capacity. Always use the recommended wattage for safety. However, using an LED bulb with a higher wattage equivalent is safe as long as its actual wattage […]