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Has anyone seen any new fixture warning labeling that takes into account the type of Bulb being used (Incandescent vs LED) ?
Or, any definitive Manufacturer statements on the subject?
Last edited by Bill Addiss; 06/02/25 08:48 AM.
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I always assumed watts is watts and this has to do with heat dissipation. I would worry more about the internal heating in the lamp circuitry than the luminaire being able to shed it.
Since LEDs are a small fraction of the number of watts per lumen I really don't see the issue as long as the actual watts is within the limit on the label.
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You are right, I agree with you. I always assumed watts is watts and this has to do with heat dissipation. I would worry more about the internal heating in the lamp circuitry than the luminaire being able to shed it.
Since LEDs are a small fraction of the number of watts per lumen I really don't see the issue as long as the actual watts is within the limit on the label.
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IKEA drastically reduced the rating of their fittings when incandescent lamps were phased out, I seem to remember a general 7.5 W limit on smaller table and desk lamps.
Back in the days of incandescent lamps I generally found it was wise to stay at least one size below the maximum if you wanted the light to last, otherwise the sockets and sometimes the entire fixtures were likely to suffer heat damage.
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I wonder if they reduced conductor size to save copper. Normally fixture wires are 18ga minimum.
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