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    Nov 2, 2010, 08:38 AM
    Maximum wattage for a lamp
    I have a lamp with two sockets. Labeled on one of the sockets states "lamp 60 watts max". Does this mean for the lamp or for each socket?
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    Nov 2, 2010, 08:41 AM

    Each socket can handle the maximum of a 60 watt lamp, 120 watts total for the fixture.
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    Nov 2, 2010, 03:56 PM
    60 watts per bulb. Otherwise it would say 30 watts.
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    Nov 6, 2010, 02:51 PM
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    Thank you, I appreciate your response. However, wouldn't it be less confusing if they said "60 watts per socket", instead of "Lamp 60 watts MAX"? Thanks again.
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    Nov 6, 2010, 02:53 PM
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    Thank you. I do not want to start a fire. Not being electrically inclined, it would have been clearer for me if they said "Lamp 120 watts MAX" or "60 watt max per socket". Thanks again.
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