Hi guys,
Is it ok to use a 10w bulb on a lamp socket that has a label "LED 9W"?
https://imgur.com/a/BCaOKLR
Recently started purchasing Smart home products. :)
10W Yeelight Bulb on a 9W Rated Lamp
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Here is what it looks like..
I plan to use a b22 to e27 adapter to fit the 10w yeelight bulb.I am concerned if it would break the bulb or overheat it causing fire? :(
You can read the label as well as us.
It says 9w max.
It seems absurd to me that any lamp would be so lowly rated, but that is what the label says.
If you believe the label, a 10w bulb is too much power.I can’t imagine a lamp that couldn’t handle what is basically flashlight levels of power, but the warning is unambiguous.
I honestly don't know. I would have thought it is the Max wattage it provides the bulb but I could be wrong.
Since the bulb is dimmable. I will avoid going above 90% brightness I guess to be safe.
@Oauiii: The lamp has a dimmer? That may explain it. The dimmer could be only rated for 9w.
I doubt it would matter but recommending someone exceed a rating also doesn't sound like a great idea.
@Duff5000: Lamp doesn't have a dimmer but the smart bulb is capable.
https://m.banggood.com/Yeelight-YLDP06YL-E26-E27-10W-RGBW-Sm…
Yes, that's perfectly safe.
Remember, 5V at 2 amps (i.e. a USB charger) is supplying 10W of power. It's not much, and certainly not like sticking in a 60W incandescent bulb.
I've never been able to colour-in within the lines so I would run the 10w bulb but I'm not saying you should.
Problem solved guys, I received an 8.5w bulb instead (the latest model) so it should be OK now. :) thank you for all the comments.
Lamps i have seen normally say something like "30w max". Maybe yours is just stating what it came with?
Is it a mains voltage globe or low voltage and there is a power adapter going to the lamp?