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    Jan 4, 2009, 07:16 PM
    When using a 3 way bulb in a standard light socket, which wattage lights up?
    When using a 3 way bulb in a standard light socket, which wattage lights up?

    Lets say you screw in a 50-100-150watt 3 way bulb in a standard on/off lamp, which wattage will turn on when you turn on the lamp. What happens if you put a 3 way bulb into a non-switched lamp, planning to use a foot dimmer. Will the dimmer cause it to dimm through it's
    50-100-150watt cycle, or will it not work at all?
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    Jan 4, 2009, 07:18 PM

    The 50 watt setting will be the one that lights up. The other 2 settings will not be activated at all. Don't know the answer to the second part though to be honest with you.
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    Jan 9, 2009, 03:38 PM

    Set the lamp for maximum level desired, then only dim by the foot switch.
    Be sure it can handle 150 watts.
    If using a dimmer, you could use a regular bulb.
    Sort of like a Belt AND suspenders.
    Switching is 50 watts, 100 watts, then both filiments(150 watts)
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