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My lamps socket says “60 Watts Maximum”. Can I use a Compact fluorescent bulb with an “equivalency” greater than 60 watts?

April 26, 2017bulb compact equivalency fluorescent greater lamp socket

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My lamps socket says “60 Watts Maximum”. Can I use a Compact fluorescent bulb with an “equivalency” greater than 60 watts?

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Yes. You should compare the actual wattage used by the compact fluorescent (CFL) bulb, not the “equivalence” to determine whether you can use a particular CFL bulb in a particular socket. For example, a CFL bulb that is equivalent to a 75 Watt Incandescent bulb, but uses an actual 20 Watts, can be used in a socket that says you should not exceed 60 Watts.