Can you use a smaller watt bulb in a bigger fixture will it run at bulb watt or fixture watt?

Answer 1

Yes, because the "higher" watt energy saver bulb (cfl) is actually a lower watt bulb than a standard (incandescent). Always look at the actual watts, not the 'light equivalent watts'. 11 watt low energy tube = 60 watts of old-fashioned light. More light, less heat!

Answer 2

It is recommended to use a bulb with wattage that is compatible with the fixture to ensure proper functioning and safety. Using a smaller wattage bulb in a bigger fixture may not provide sufficient illumination or could overload the fixture.

Answer 3

Yes, I have been running a 400w MH in a 1000w ballast for 3 months no problem. The bulb will only draw what is need to power the bulb. (A 400w bulb draws ONLY 400w from the ballast) people try to scare others by saying your house will burn down or your bulb will blow up. Just keep the bulb cool and it will be fine OR buy a Dimmable ballast.

Answer 4

A halogen bulb produces about 30% more light than an incandescent of the same power rating. So an incandescent can be replaced by a halogen of 30% less power.

However CFLs and LEDs use significantly less power to produce an equal amount of light.

Answer 5

Yes, but never the other way around. Never go above the fixture rating wattage the manufacturer assigns to their fixture.

Answer 6

The fixture recommended wattage is a maximum limit. Using a smaller wattage bulb is fine.

Answer 7

Smaller watt bulb will prevail-

The bulb may last longer but may not be as bright

as a higher number wattage bulb.

Answer 8

Yes, the reason for watt rating lamp fixtures is to prevent oversizing the lamp with a higher wattage bulb than the manufacturer recommends. Lower wattage bulbs are fine.

Answer 9

yes