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Light bulb safety

Lisa Miles
Hi all


Asking for a friend who needs to change a light bulb in their new home.


The current light bulb in the ceiling pendant is a 40w (28w halogen) bulb but they find it too dim.

Can they safely swap that out for a 60w (42w halogen)?


There's no rating stickers or information of any on the light fitting itself so they don't want to put in a higher rated bulb if it may overheat and cause a fire.


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    Hi Lisa tell your friend if they swap out the bulb  just be wary when using the new one sniff the air for burning or scorching and if possible touch the shade or bulb holder to make sure it's not too hot hope this helps
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    Hi Lisa tell your friend if they swap out the bulb  just be wary when using the new one sniff the air for burning or scorching and if possible touch the shade or bulb holder to make sure it's not too hot hope this helps
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