Why is there a 40 watt minimum?
318324
the circuity just demands that a load, a minimum load 40w must be present for it to work. Found out the hard way. Strange, even if it is in the off position the load must be present.
371533
Hi Judith! I use a clear 25watt bulb in mine, and it puts out plenty of light. I dont think I would try a 40watt bulb. Where ever you decide to put the lamp, 25watts will be plenty. I have two in my bedroom. But in the other one I have a 15watt bulb. I hope I helped you out a little bit. :)
2232210
No. The 150W is the maximum. It is a safety issue as a 150W bulb gets very hot. A 40W bulb should be fine. I put a 9W LED bulb in mine and it works great.
654041
one big concern is, a minimum wattage is required for proper operation - Lutron customer service puts there number right on the box and can get specific with you
947966
Hello, I just bought a standard 40 watt bulb. It says you can use 40 watts or less on the inside of the lamp. Hope this helps :).
1259903
I want to say 40 watts per bulb, but I have it on a dimmer an never use that much light.
1119374
My understanding is these are maximum wattage and minimum operating voltage and current.
2232209
I use mine with a 100 watt purelight for my makeup light. I didn't have a 40 watt but I tried a 60 watt bulb and that works.
605572
You can use it for a resistive load such as a halogen light bulb. Minimum load is 20 Watts. Will not run with zero load or less than 20 Watts. Unit I have works perfectly on a 40 Watt load. It is used every day.
799993
IT TAKES NORMAL 40 OR 60W BUBLS. IVE NEVER HEARD OF THE kind you mention...BUT ITS A GOOD LAMP..
482961
It requires a 40 watt bulb. I bought it for my husbands desk it gives off very good light and it looks very nice great price for a great product.
311843
This lamp is too small for even a 60 watt bulb. I use a 40 wall and believe that is what is listed for max usage by the manufacturer
912660
the electrical wattage is a regular 110, but for the bulbs it says that you can only use a 40 watt bulb maximum.
2213065
Its a 1500 watt but there is a low option so you dont have to put it on full strength.
1525543
Note the minimum wattage (60w). If you are trying to switch a single LED light it is almost certainly lower than this figure. I tried this with a "60 watt equivalent" LED which actually consumes 9 watts and it was unreliable and sometimes flickered when "off".
953513
I agree that the 40 watt is very bright in this fsn... I had to unscrew a couple for they were too bright...
1047692
I believe that the low end is between 36 and 40. I am using the heater in the same way that you are planning to so if I'm wrong we are both in trouble.