How do I know what light bulb to buy?
How to Buy the Right Light Bulb
- Check your bulb base size and bulb shape.
- Determine much light you need.
- Select the right color of white for your light bulb.
- Find out if you need to dim your light.
- Find out if your light bulb will be used in an enclosed fixture or recessed can.
- Choose the right type of light bulb.
How do I know what size light bulb base?
The first letter designates the shape or form of the base, and the number represents the width of the base (normally in millimeters). For example, our 11S14 bulb has an E26 base — the “E” refers to the style which is an Edison screw-in, and the 26 means it has a 26 mm base width.
How do I know what watt bulb to use?
Find Wattage Rating of Light Bulbs
All light bulbs, whether they are traditional incandescent bulbs, fluorescent bulbs (CFUs) or LED (light-emitting diode) bulbs will have a wattage rating printed somewhere on the glass or on the metal collar of the bulb.
Is it OK to put a 60 watt bulb in a 40 watt socket?
A 60 watt equivalent uses 9 watts so yes you can use this in a socket rated for a 40 watt incandescent. The 60w incandescent bulb is equivalent to ~9W LED. But LED will produce less heat than incandescent. So you will not have any problem with the fixture.
Can I put a 40w bulb in a 60W socket?
Yes, nowadays you can replace a 60 watt light bulb with a 40 or even 35 watts LED or CFL and even will get more light than before. go ahead for LED bulbs of 30 watts.