Question about bulbs

[Openmind559]

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.

Openmind559 Reviewed by Openmind559 on 04-12-2006. Question about bulbs 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. Rating: 5

[Psycho4Bud]

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:

[Openmind559]

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[the image reaper]

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:

[seattle420]

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