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rp@llex.ll.mit.edu ( Richard Pavelle) writes:


>I purchased a ceiling fixture that uses a 300W halogen. 
>I would like to use a 500W halogen instead. The fixture
>is glass and brass and is about a foot from the ceiling
>with lots of air flow. Is there any reason for not testing
>the 500W and monitoring the resulting heat or am I foolish
>to not follow the manufacturers guidlines?

>In general what advice do you give about installing higher
>power illumination than the manufacturer suggests?

The main (only) problem with this is excessive heat.  I had a kitchen fixture
expode once when I had replaced 60 watt bults with 100's.  Since yours is
constructed with glass, I'd be a little wary.  I have a 500 watt halogen
floor torchaire now and it raises the temperature of the entire room signif-
icantly when it is operating.  12 inches from drywall and wood may not be
enough for absolute safety here.

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