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Home » DIY FAQs » Electrical » Lighting Fixtures » My new light fixture is rated for 60W bulbs. Is it OK to use 75W bulbs if I want the room to be brighter?

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No. This could cause a serious fire hazard, as the bulbs could get too hot and melt parts of the fixture and even catch on fire.

 

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