can I use a high power (say 400 W) lamp on it?
848178
Unfortunately no, 60 watts max. is recommended, but I have been using a 100 watt bulb without any problems.
848179
The description of the lamp says 60 W bulb, so it seems that 400 W would be an electrical hazard.
848180
Not 400 W incandescent! However, an LED or CFL bulb with an *equivalent luminance of 400W* is probably OK.
848181
This lamp is very nice, but I wanted it to clip on my headboard and it is too tight to fit.
724183
no i wouldn't do that if i were you. each socket is basically a completely separate lamp with it's own plug. they don't share any components. having one side on or off does not effect the other side either way. don't do more than 100 watt per side, it could be a fire hazard. i have also read that you shouldn't use ceramic heat emitters with this lamp, only regular heat bulbs and uv bulbs.
1328195
Doesn't work that way buddy. You should do some research before you burn your place down. Don't try to use a lower than recommended wattage bulb because the power flow will not be consistent on this unit. Even if you reduce the ballast output of say, a 1000 watt ballast to 50%, you still shouldn't use a 600 watt bulb there. It will fire up, but your bulb could eventually explode. Just because it doesn't happen immediately doesn't mean it wont happen eventually. You could use a higher watt bulb with a lower power ballast in a pinch, but it is a waste of money and resources.
461957
Yes! But you use the one same wattage that the lamp is rated for safe usage!
327062
i'm sure you could if you find one small enough. i just used a clear christmas light bulb. you can only use up to 6 watts and the screw in part is really small.hope this helps..
2156128
i use a 400 watt converter which is the max i believe without adding panels...
165964
Check the product specs for this item at Amazon; this lamp takes a 100w 3 way bulb. So you can't exceed 100W. I'm using only a single 6w bulb in mine and it's fine.
1328194
I believe the best recommended practice is to use 1000watt bulbs, regardless of power settings. I have not tried with lower wattage bulbs.
674608
To answer your question, no. The 400 watt ballast will only operate a 400 watt lamp. If you want to use a 1000 watt lamp you need to purchase a 1000 watt ballast.
496696
You should use the 11 watts as the instructions say. If you use a higher watt, you could damage the light
1653971
It would work, it is only 100W which is less than some light bulbs. Just letting you know it does get very hot so keep it away from anything that could be a potential danger of melting. And you don't want to leave it on all day like previously mentioned,I use it with a temperature controller that will shut it off when it reaches a certain temperature.
686966
Dear debbie 60 is the maximum wattage you can use. I've used florescent lamps anyway. Good luck
935722
Surely you can. Any labled wattage (actual wattage) under 150W can be used.
1186207
I think the lamp is rated for 190 watts. Therefore, please be aware of fire danger.
1752758
I should imagine so. It is rated at 300w, so you can probably cope with 200 watts sustained. But I would call the manufacturer or search online for more detailed specs. You don't want to cause a fire. If in doubt get a higher rated one.
2057088
`I don't think using a 300w bulb is a good idea. I think if the lamp were made for a 300w bulb it would come with one. In my research shopping for a new lamp I was trying to replace a 17 year old 300w lamp and discovered no one makes a 300w lamp anymore. Apparently they were deemed a fire hazard. I had 2 of them and never had a problem. I would not buy this lamp if you can purchase one locally. I could not find an inexpensive one locally as Home Depot & Lowes no longer sell them. The 2 I had were from Home Depot.
689882
Yes you can, I use 85 watt CFL which is the same as a 450 watt standard, you must take in consideration of the extra heat, and adjust distance for umbrella use so as not to create a fire hazard. Cowboy studio has a standard medium based socket, so as long as your bulb has a medium base it will work.