Can you put a lower wattage bulb in a higher wattage socket 2024?
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So a socket rated at 60W may have a 60W or lower incandescent bulb in it. However, this is rated at the actual power, not equivalent light. So you might get away with putting a CFL or LED bulb in that is higher than 60W equivalent in light output, as long as the actual power is 60W or less.
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So a socket rated at 60W may have a 60W or lower incandescent bulb in it. However, this is rated at the actual power, not equivalent light. So you might get away with putting a CFL or LED bulb in that is higher than 60W equivalent in light output, as long as the actual power is 60W or less.