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Max Wattage and Bulb Types Can I use a CFL or LED bulb with a higher lumen output as long as I stay under the maximum wattage listed on the fixture?

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Max Wattage and BlubBulb Types

I have a light fixture that list'slists the maxmaximum bulb wattage as 60W. Right now, I have a standard incandescent bulb in place. Since there is only one light in the room, a single bulb is not bright enough. Can I safely switch to CFL'sCFLs or LED'sLEDs with a greater Lumen output than the standard 60 incandescent as long as I dontdon't go over the 60W draw?

Max Wattage and Blub Types

I have a light fixture that list's the max bulb wattage as 60W. Right now I have a standard incandescent bulb in place. Since there is only one light in the room, a single bulb is not bright enough. Can I safely switch to CFL's or LED's with a greater Lumen output than the standard 60 incandescent as long as I dont go over the 60W draw?

Max Wattage and Bulb Types

I have a light fixture that lists the maximum bulb wattage as 60W. Right now, I have a standard incandescent bulb in place. Since there is only one light in the room, a single bulb is not bright enough. Can I safely switch to CFLs or LEDs with a greater Lumen output than the standard 60 incandescent as long as I don't go over the 60W draw?

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Max Wattage and Blub Types

I have a light fixture that list's the max bulb wattage as 60W. Right now I have a standard incandescent bulb in place. Since there is only one light in the room, a single bulb is not bright enough. Can I safely switch to CFL's or LED's with a greater Lumen output than the standard 60 incandescent as long as I dont go over the 60W draw?