What size LED bulb can I use in a 25 watt fixture?
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What size LED bulb can I use in a 25 watt fixture?
So in this case, your 7W LED bulb is well under the 25W maximum rating of your fixture, so it will be fine to use.
WHAT LED bulb is equivalent to a 25 watt bulb?
Compare wattage
| Traditional bulb1 | Halogen2 | LED |
|---|---|---|
| 25 watts | 15 watts | 2 watts |
| 40 watts | 25 watts | 5 watts |
| 60 watts | 40 watts | 7 watts |
| 75 watts | 45 watts | 9 watts |
How do I know what size LED bulb I need?
The light bulb size is determined by the maximum overall diameter (MOD) of the bulb’s shell. It is represented in eighths of an inch (1/8″).
Can I use a 40 watt LED in a 25 watt lamp?
One of the most common questions, people ask is: “Is it Okay to use LED bulbs with higher wattage equivalents than my fixtures allow?” The answer is YES. You can use an LED bulb having a higher wattage equivalent than your fixture allows — provided the LED bulb consumes less wattage than the fixture.
How bright is 25 watts?
Energy Star Bulbs
| Watts (energy usage) | Lumens (light output) |
|---|---|
| 25 | 200 |
| 35 | 325 |
| 40 | 450 |
| 60 | 800 |
What is A15 bulb size?
Another common A-series light bulb type is the A15 bulb which is commonly used in the US for appliances and ceiling fans. The A15 bulb is 15⁄8 in (17⁄8 in; 48 mm) wide at its widest point and 3.39 inches tall.
How do I know what size light bulb base?
To know the base of a light bulb, identify if it is a screw type that has threads around the base, or a pin type that has 2 points of contact on the base. After that, measure the diameter of the screw base, or the distance between the two pins, in millimeters.
How bright is a 25 watt light bulb?
Can I use a 7 watt LED bulb in a 25W fixture?
Yes, that’s fine. The ‘maximum wattage’ rating listed on a light fixture is actual watts, not incandescent-equivalent-watts. So in this case, your 7W LED bulb is well under the 25W maximum rating of your fixture, so it will be fine to use.
What are the different sizes of LED bulbs?
These LED bulbs can be found in almost any size and shape from small CA10 bent-tip and B10 blunt-tip candelabra bulbs to larger G80 globe bulbs with E26/E27 bases.
How much heat does a 7 watt light bulb put out?
So 7 watts will put out less than 1/3 the heat than a 25 watt bulb. Some concern needs to be considered that the heat is dissipated differently from an LED than an incandescent element, so generally it is a good rule to not use an LED that uses more than half the watts an incandescent socket is rated for.
Will a 7 watt light bulb work in a 60 watt socket?
A 7 watt lamp should be fine in a 60 watt socket. Watts are heat, 3.4 btu’s per watt/hour. So 7 watts will put out less than 1/3 the heat than a 25 watt bulb.