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Question For Electricians - Exceeding Halogen Wattage On A Bathroom Fixture
Hi Gang - I decided to upgrade the bathroom light fixtures this weekend. The new fixtures hold 3 x 50watt Halogen (G9 bulbs) and I find that they are dimmer than I would like. It clearly states in the instructions that installing any bulbs greater than 50W will be a fire hazard. Is this the case? I know Halogens produce alot of heat, I was thinking of upgrading these bulbs to 65watt units? What is the verdict guys, safe to upgrade to 65Watts or leave them alone (at 50Watts)?
Many Thanks - Yasin
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I'm not a pro, but I agree those suckers are HOT HOT HOT. I wouldn't do it, personally.
And, when your house burns down, the insurance investigator will find those 65W bulbs in that 50W fixture, and you're toast.
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Get higher wattage fixtures or add 3 more 50 watts , total six.
If you know this already (sorry) but don't touch the bulbs when installing grease from hands diminishes the life of the bulb..
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No go on the 65's. Some fixtures have an auto cut off if they overheat.
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Ok cool thanks for the replies guys! I figured the 65W would be a bad idea.
Yasin
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doing what the lable says not to, bad idea could be a hot idea-
could burn your house up.
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