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Ok i have a desk lamp and it says 60W max light bulb. Ok so heres my question i have a 120W plant grow light and im thinking of puting it there on my desk lamp that i listed above. is it ok will it cause a fire if i leave it over night while im asleep? Or will the bulb just blow up and thats it? if anyone knows plez reply to this thread thanks a lot.
Bad idea unfortunately. Watts=amps x voltage
They rate the fixture for watts because thats what the bulb rating is (something we can understand when selecting a bulb). Really it's stating that the wiring and fixture can handle "x" amount of amps. Never overload a fixture beyond it's rating...asking for BIG trouble.
Good luck!:thumbsup:
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as Psycho said, it's not safe to exceed the limits set by the manufacturer ... overload will cause fires ... a cheap fixture to hold a large CFL will only set you back a very few dollars ... wallyworld, my man ... :smokin:
if you wann go cheapo go to a thrifts store and buy a florescent light.
any kind will work
shop lights,
or those circular bulbs used as a reading light. (the kind with a magnifying glass are cool for begginers!
you can adjust the light to the plant and really watch it grow.
or you could spend a few bucks and go with COMPACT FLORECENTS!
but you'll soon want a HID light. good luck