Can you put a 100w bulb in this? I want enough light to read by.
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Hi. I think that its possible because the lamp is real glass with metal. But you can use a fluorescent bulb, with enough "light ammount" and less risk. If you are dissapointed with the white light, you can select fluorescent yellow one according to the Kelvin temperature of the bulb. Ask about the fluorescent advantages without loosing light intensity and color temperature. The other problem is the bakelite porcelain bulb socket with 100 w incandescent, the temperature can damage it.
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the max is 60 watts for an incandescent light, but i have a compact florescent that is well under that actual wattage but equivalent to the brightness of a higher incandescent bulb. keep in mind, the light is directed up to the ceiling by the shade, it doesnt spill light outward much. i read by it a lot.
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No matter what wattage of bulb that you use, all of the light is directed upwards. So if you want a soft light to read by then this would be a good light. If you need direct light then this would not be the light for you. The lamp shade is made of plastic, not glass as it appears. I think 100 watts is ok, but I can not say for sure, I use a 60 watt bulb because I like the soft light.
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the lamp only allows a max of 15watt bulb. i'm using a 5watt. its more like a dimmed night light; however, if you used a 15watt bulb, i'm sure it'd be bright enough to read under.
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You can use LED BULBS however I'm not sure that there are 75w or 100w LED's on the market. You can definitely use the 60w LED's that are readily available but they might not provide enough light.
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I would only use the maximum the lamps states. You might risk overheating and causing an electric short. The lamp is very reflective and should not need a 100 watt bulb.
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Sure. I have 2 in a similar capacity w/ 95W LED's and a dimmer. Plenty of light.
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If I remember correctly, the top bulb can be 120Wand the side reading lamp is 60W
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I use more than this light to illuminate the room, so it's fine. You can read y just this light, if it's more than 100 watts
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It's at the high end of wattage, but yes. However, 100 Watt Incandescent bulbs are being phased out in favor of flourescent bulbs and may be hard to find. More typically, a regular bulb would be 75 watts or even 60 watts.
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The label states that the maximum wattage is 100. But I use a 60 watt bulb, I like softer light, but it gives off plenty of light.
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Yes that can be done depends on wattage of the bulb . I used three hundred watt bulbs worked good
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You should be able to use up to a 60 W incandescent bulb. The limit is imposed by a thermal overload built into the fixture housing. If you need more light, I suggest you use a compact fluorescent or LED.
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Should be fine... But it is only 100 watts so can drive two 50 watt bulbs maximum.
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Hope this will help- I saved assembly directions . It says to use maximum 3 100 watt incandescent bulbs. Probably can be purchased at Walmart / Home Depot @ others.
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I put it in overhead light fixture in my barn . I replaced 300w bulb and going to buy more.
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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.
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I don't know why you couldn't. One uses about the same energy as a 100 watt light bulb. You'll want to make sure you set them on something solid like a sheet of plywood not directly on the insulation as they do get warm.
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Yes, but I think that would give you so much light. Just a suggestion, tho. I'd really recommend that you use these fluorescent tubes. It worked best for me in terms of lighting (that is, if you want your light to be bright but also very pleasing for the eyes) and this bulb, specifically, is really durable and energy efficient. Hope it helps! (Case of 10) F32T8/SP41 Linear Fluorescent 32-Watt T8 FO32 741 Light Bulb 48"