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higher watt

grimreaper Jan 15, 2004 10:16 AM

if i put a higher watt bulb in my dome lamp will it increase the temp??

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chris_harper2 Jan 15, 2004 11:56 AM

Yes, provided it's the same general type of bulb (halogen, standard incadescent, etc.).

The relationship in not linear, though, so a 200 watt bulb is not twice as hot as a 100 watt bulb.

grimreaper Jan 15, 2004 12:46 PM

cool thanx alot

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