light bulb query

[goofy gorilla]

ive got a bathroom ceiling globe light....it says max 60w e27 type of bulb for this fitting.....can i up it to 100w as its a bit brighter or is there an alternative type of e27 60w bulb which is brighter..?...ta

 

[dynomo]

i wouldnt up it to 100w. The fitting has been designed to take a 60w bulb and by going any higher, you risk damaging or even burning out the components that lie within. A 100watt bulb will project alot more heat than a 60watt remember.

 

[goofy gorilla]

i wouldnt up it to 100w. The fitting has been designed to take a 60w bulb and by going any higher, you risk damaging or even burning out the components that lie within. A 100watt bulb will project alot more heat than a 60watt remember.

thanks mate....i think its time for a new light fitting which will enable me to put in a 100w light bulb...cheers for the advise..

 

[dynomo]

thats quite alrite geeeza!!

 

[breezer]

stick a cfl in it (if you can find one that'l fit)

 

[big-all]

can you not fit a 22w low energy bulb in that would be within heat limits