Hi I got a 11 watt T2 Helix Energy Saver bulb with specs stating equivalent output is 40 watts.
My lamp says CFL Max 9 watts. Can I safely use this bulb in this lamp or is it a def. no no?
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Hi I got a 11 watt T2 Helix Energy Saver bulb with specs stating equivalent output is 40 watts.
My lamp says CFL Max 9 watts. Can I safely use this bulb in this lamp or is it a def. no no?
Best Answer
The power consumption permitted by the fixture is 9 watts; the bulb that you've selected is 11 watts. You've exceeded the permitted wattage, even if it is by a very small margin.
Is it safe? Most of the max wattage specifications by manufacturers are conservative, so you would probably be fine. But why exceed a stated limit? I would suggest considering a smaller wattage bulb for that fixture, or a fixture that supports the bulb wattage that you've selected.