Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    paretz's Avatar
    paretz Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Jan 31, 2010, 08:53 PM
    3 way lamp socket
    If you replace a single lamp socket with a 3 way lamp socket, what size bulb do you use, 50-100-150 or 50-200-250? Existing single lamp socket says to use maximum 100 watt bulb.
    hkstroud's Avatar
    hkstroud Posts: 11,929, Reputation: 899
    Home Improvement & Construction Expert
    		  
    #2

    Jan 31, 2010, 09:22 PM

    If the existing socket says 100 watts that the maximum. Its not the socket that is the determining factor, its heat dissipation and the shade/globe.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

3 way lamp socket [ 5 Answers ]

I have just replaced an old 3 way (knob style) lamp socket with a new 3 way pull chain lamp socket. The bulb is good, but the lamp only lights on 1 stage. What did I do wrong?

Convert A15 intermediate socket to A19 standard socket [ 10 Answers ]

I need more light from my Hampton Bay ceiling fan light. It has the new A15 Intermediate base bulb and does not put out enough light. Is there a fluorescent bulb available for the Intermediate base socket? Is there an adapter available for the socket that would allow me to use a Standard size...

Using a twin bulb adapter in a 3-way lamp socket [ 3 Answers ]

In order to increase the light output from a lamp, I've purchased a twin socket adapter (shaped like a Y) that screws into the existing socket. The lamp has a 3-way socket that works fine with a 1-way compact screw-in fluorescent bulb. However, when I screw in the adapter with two compact...

Three terminal lamp socket [ 1 Answers ]

I need a wiring diagram for a three terminal lamp socket. It will light a night light in the lamp base or light the main lamp or light both the top and the bottom.

View more questions Search