when it calls for a 500 watts switch does that you can use it up to a 500 watt bulb.
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I just looked and my light is a 300 watt and it works just like the original switch.
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These lights put out a large amount of heat as matter of fact most older lights were recalled or was sent a cage to keep anything from catching fire if knocked over.but I have used mine many many yrs with no problems.These are great lights if used with caution.
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I would (not) use any larger wattage then the light label says and most are 300 watt
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I use it with one 75-watt incandescent bulb. I believe that as long that you don't pass the limited watts, you'll be fine.
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Once the wattage is the same on the ballast as the bulb. But you can have a 1000 watt ballast and it will work with a 600 watt bulb once the ballast is capable of being turned down to 600 watts. I hope this help
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I didn't know before I read the previous answers which I found very helpful; also, I am assuming that I can switch this cfl bulb with a 60 watt incandescent bulb. I found this very helpful.
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This uses a regular size light bulb, but no more than 40 watts. But since there are 5 bulbs, it gives off a lot of light.
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Yes. I use it in a lamp that is for 40 watt incandescent bulbs and it works perfect!
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first you have to check to make sure the lamp you are putting it in can handle the higher wattage
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It does for me, but remember, if you use CFL bulbs because they're phasing out tungsten bulbs, that 60 watt rating no longer matters. 60 Watt equivalent CFL bulbs only use about 13 watts of energy each, so if you find that's not enough light for you, you could easily go up to a 75 or 100 watt equivalent CFL bulb without issue. Since the top is open, there's no worry about heat build up. Hope that helps. Also keep in mind, the amount of light you get from any fixture will vary by how close it is placed to other reflective surfaces like ceilings and walls.
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Yes it can, i am running 2 500 watt light strands (total 1000 watts) with no problem.
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It has the requirements right on the fixture. Use A type bulb (this is just a "normal" sized light bulb and you can't exceed 60 watts. I used 40 watt bulbs and they are very bright. You don't buy dimmable bulbs - the dimmer is controlled by the switch you install in the wall - any bulb will dim if you have a dinner switch installed.
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It depends on the bulb you put into it. I think the recommended wattage is no more than 60 watts (ie, a 60 watt bulb).
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I use it with a bank of 6 - 40 watt equiv. LED globe type bulbs in the bathroom. Works well, after you adjust the low end threshold for the lowest sustainable light level.
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I would think that as long as you stayed within the design specifications, 250 watts for dimmable CFL/LED or 250 watts for incandescent / halogen bulbs, there shouldn't be any problem.
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im sure you could but then thats kind of a waste cause if your not using a 400w ballast then the red and the blues are not correct for the bulb
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If you have a three way switch in the line or lamp after this switch yes. If not your three way bulb will only work on one setting. I believe it will be full on.
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I use this switch in my workshop with cheap shop lights. Those lights have two 40 Watt fluorescent lights and an ordinary ballast. The switch always works.
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Count the number of bulbs you have connected to the circuit then multiply the bulb wattage to obtain the maximum load capacity of your future switch. For example, 10 bulbs of 60 watts each (all connected to the same switch circuit) would require the 600w lutron switch.