[SML] Ratings of household lighting fixtures

[Bill Conner]

I suspect listing criteria is biggest factor in combination with listed
parts used.
On Sep 22, 2015 9:36 AM, "Jon Ares via Stagecraft" <
stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> This can be considered 'on-topic,' I believe.... does anyone know
> (more or less definitively) how manufacturers come up with the
> "ratings" for table lamps, desk lamps, pendant lights, etc... when
> they say "Max. 60w" and such....?  Are these based on presumed heat
> dissipation, or on any sort of amperage tolerance of the socket,
> or....?
>
> I was wondering about this, as we have several different choices
> beyond incandescent lamps now... each with different power draws, heat
> management systems, etc.... I wast thinking it would be nice to know
> how these ratings came about, when determining if it's OK to put a
> lamp with greater lumens than that A-style 60w bulb, but may only draw
> 13 watts or such....
>
> --
> Jon Ares
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