Do these bulbs put out a lot more heat than a 25w? I need it for a candle warmer and the 25w is not easy to find.
1366783
If you compare them with regular light bulbs, then yes they do - like most if not all halogen light bulbs.
1366784
They do put out a lot of heat. I use them in an IKEA fixture and I an feel the heat when I am under them...It says something like that on box how many degrees it gives off
1366785
These bulbs transmit a lot of heat. We use them for under counter lighting.
1413200
We like the lighting system very much but the extreme heat of the bulbs has become problematic. I'm going to take the spare replacement bulb that came with the lighting unit to my local hardware store and have them look at the bulb and advise me. If you or anyone else can come up with a more definitive answer, please let me know also. Thanks.
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The issue is not the amount of heat in the box but the power getting to it. I don't see a rating on the 4-way light socket. However, the bulbs that came with them are 30 watts (120 for 4) and the power cord is pretty skinny. I would be reluctant to go a whole lot higher (say 50%)without confirmation either from a rating somewhere or the mfg.'s suggestion.
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I use 60 watt Clear (incandescent) light bulbs. I prefer those because of the way the light is cast. I have never seen them with flourescent bulbs or standard opaque bulbs, I just know that the light (to me) cast off all of my lamps is better and more crisp with a clear, incandescent bulb. I am not at home to check at this momennt, but I am fairly certain 60W is the maximum/recommended wattage. It sends out lots of light. In addition, I get so many compliments on these lamps, I wish I had more of them!!!
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The reason I got this bulb is it's LED and will take less power. LEDs do not waste power as heat. I also believe LEDs also last longer, in part because it is not as fragile as filament type bulbs. I cannot compare as to brightness [lumens] between this bulb and the xenon bulb. Hope this helps.
777263
Yes. LED bulbs produce very little heat and that is why the are so energy efficient.
1208631
The reason fixtures have a wattage limitation is because of heat. Energy saving bulbs produce less heat and more light. So you can use energy saving bulbs with even more lumens than the traditional tungsten bulbs. Look at the actual wattage used, not the tungsten equivalents. One caution though - even though LED bulbs produce less heat, they are more sensitive to the heat they DO produce. Thus the warning on some packages not to use them in totally enclosed fixtures. Since this fixture is totally open though, you can safely make it REALLY bright with the energy saving bulbs.
1924267
Not a lot, normal for this type of bulb, but more heat than the spiral (fluorescent) bulbs.
1342698
Though I didn't actually measure the watts draw I would estimate they draw considerable less power than a normal bulb and puts out plenty of light and also very little heat. Led,s use so little power anyway, it's just a matter of just finding one that is a decent price while performing about as well as a standard incandescent bulb. Color, light output, price, and heat output, would be the most important things to look for.
1527694
If I needed a light to always be on I would get one with an LED bulb. I have never noticed this light getting hot. I use a 20 watt bulb in mine, so its on the low side of energy usage, compared to incandescent bulbs.
522308
I purchased Cree LED light bulbs at Home Depot which seemed to solve the problem. Apparently these bulbs are more efficient (lumens per watt), which implies to me less heat is being generated. These bulbs are also cast a more diffused light that other LED bulbs. Note that LED can lights are designed for the can enclosure, which is not true for LED light bulbs. Someone mentioned dimmers not working. I have found out that the dimmer needs to specify that it will work with LED lights to work properly.
875655
I use these in a lamp that specifies 25 watt max per bulb and they work well and put out more light. As long as your fan used bulbs with the same size base as these they should work.
1581464
I am useing the flat lightbulb shaped LED bulbs in mine and have had no issues. They are cooler and brighter and it is noticable. The other bulbs were very hot, expensive and delicate.
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.
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Hello Patricia. I have an overhead kitchen light fixture that used to eat regular incandescent bulbs in a matter of a few months, then compact fluorescent bulbs also in a matter on a few months. I have two of these LED bulbs and they run much cooler. Be aware that they are not as bright but the glass enclosure does not get hot. I barely even gets warm. My answer is Yes.
1227062
Be sure the bulb is pushed all the way into the socket, and it is a 27 watt bulb. Mine gets very hot, but there are no signs of burning or melting around the bulb holder.
122505
I wouldn't go much higher than a 60 watt just due to the heat that regular bulbs put off. I have no complaints about mine, it has worked well for nearly a year with daily use, but the components are not the most heavy duty I have seen.