CrashedOutAndBurned Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 This is something I'm having trouble getting an answer to from Googling. It seems that most lampshades are rated for 60w equivalent light bulbs and one or two for 100w. I want to use my powerful 30w (150watt equiv.) energy saver daylight bulbs. These don't actually seem to run any hotter than many bulbs and I will be looking for a large probably metal-style lampshade with plenty of air around the bulb. Is anything bad going to happen if I use a 150w bulb in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveinHope Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 This is something I'm having trouble getting an answer to from Googling. It seems that most lampshades are rated for 60w equivalent light bulbs and one or two for 100w. I want to use my powerful 30w (150watt equiv.) energy saver daylight bulbs. These don't actually seem to run any hotter than many bulbs and I will be looking for a large probably metal-style lampshade with plenty of air around the bulb. Is anything bad going to happen if I use a 150w bulb in there? I take it that when you wrote that you were crashed out and burned. (you sound like my father) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecrashingisles Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 The most efficient thing is to get a really powerful 200w bulb and a completely opaque shade so that no light gets out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habeas Domus Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 The rating is based on the heat given out by incandescent bulbs. The 150 W equivalent is for light not heat. A 30 W low energy bulb gives out less heat, than a 30 W incandescent so it should be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveinHope Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 The most efficient thing is to get a really powerful 200w bulb and a completely opaque shade so that no light gets out. Surely, the most efficient is to not turn the light on ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 It's the heat! If you use a low energy CFL, you will be fine! I still use Tilley lamps, for extra heat and waste! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveinHope Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 It's the heat! If you use a low energy CFL, you will be fine! I still use Tilley lamps, for extra heat and waste! I bet you keep that under your mantle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I bet you keep that under your mantle I think Tilley lamps are wonderful! What a beautiful invention! Yes I have spare bits! Wonderful for camping, but dont put it in your tent! It's an outside thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LiveinHope Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I think Tilley lamps are wonderful! What a beautiful invention! Yes I have spare bits! Wonderful for camping, but dont put it in your tent! It's an outside thing! Many a happy childhood night spent on Dungeness beach with a Tilley lamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTMark Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 What's the worst that could happen. Go for it. That said, I wouldn't leave it unattended at first, for example by going out for several hours, just in case the house is reduced to smouldering remains by the time you return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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