Can I use a 130V bulb in a 120V socket?

Can I use a 130V bulb in a 120V socket?

For example 120V and 130V bulbs are interchangeable and the pros in using a 130 Volt bulb are: cooler burning bulb, less energy use, longer life and better handling of voltage surges. The cons are lower lumens output (not as bright) and lower color temperature.

What does CL mean on a light bulb?

40 = Wattage. G25 = Globe (25 eighths of an inch or 3.18” diameter) CL = Clear. 3 = Voltage (130V)

What is the difference between 120V and 130V light bulbs?

If a 120-volt socket surges to 125 volts, then a 120-volt lamp will burn out the bulb. On the other hand, the 130-volt lamp will not. Although 130-volt lamps may last more than twice as long as 120-volt bulbs, but they will produce about 10 percent less light than 120-volt bulbs of the same wattage.

How many watts should my light bulbs be?

As long as you don’t put a bulb that uses more than 60 watts in that socket you will be fine. The good news is the energy-saving bulbs that replace a 60-watt incandescent will only use 10 to 15 watts, depending on the actual bulb you buy, and give off the same amount of light.

Does Watts matter when replacing a bulb?

Watts do matter when it comes to paying your electric bill. That’s because a watt is a unit of power. Watts also matter when you’re choosing a light bulb to use in a fixture that has a maximum wattage limit or when you’re replacing one of the bulbs in a multi-bulb string, such as your Christmas tree lights.

What are light bulb socket sizes?

(For example, E12 has a diameter of 12 mm) There are 4 common sizes of screw-in sockets used for line-voltage lamps:

• Candelabra: E12 (diameter of 12 mm)
• Intermediate: E17 (diameter of 17 mm)
• Medium or Standard: E26 (diameter of 26 mm)
• Mogul: E39 (diameter of 39 mm)

How bright is 15 watts?

Lumens indicate the brightness, while watts indicate energy used to power the light bulb. For example, a standard 60-watt light bulb produces around 800 lumens of light. In comparison, a CFL light bulb that also produces 800 lumens only uses 15 watts to power it.