Can I safely use a 27w bulb in a 60w lamp, or am I missing something?
Asked by Christina Taylor 
6 months ago
Last Updated: May 9, 2024
Hey, this might sound silly, but can I put this bulb in a lamp that’s rated for 60 watts, even though the bulb only uses 27 watts? Just want to double-check that I’ve got it right. Thanks!
Yeah, the wattage rating on fixtures is typically from the heat produced by old incandescent bulbs, not any electrical limitations. It’s generally a good idea to use LED or CFL bulbs at a lower wattage instead, since they don’t generate as much heat as incandescent bulbs but still provide the same amount of light, if not better.
The way wattage functions is different. A 60w lamp is the maximum wattage a bulb should use without causing the fitting to overheat. You can connect anything that is less than 60w. Just like how you can charge your phone, which draws 6watts, with a 30watt phone charger plugged into a wall socket that can handle 2000watts. The device only uses what it requires.
The label on the box will indicate something similar to 60w (incandescent) equals x wLED or CFL (the only thing that confuses me sometimes is the brightness level of an LED compared to an incandescent. I personally prefer the GE led bulbs as they give off a light that’s almost like it’s coated
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Sure, you can do that, but keep in mind it will result in a really bright bulb if that’s what you’re aiming for