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    Apr 30, 2008, 05:48 AM
    Amount of wattage in ceiling light fan
    I have a Hampton Fan with 4 lights, 60 watt bulbs. I would like to increase the wattage in two of the bulbs. Can I use a haolgen light? What is the maximum wattage I can use in a conventional bulb? Thanks- bipsie
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    Apr 30, 2008, 06:15 AM
    Most ceiling fans have a 60 max bulb rating, unless otherwise noted. Some light kits are rated for and have halogens.
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    Apr 30, 2008, 10:02 AM
    Your only option, if the fan does not have dimmers/a remote, is to use CFL bulbs that are less than 60 watts but put out the equivalent of more than 60 watts of light.

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