Can I put a 60-Watt bulb into a 25-Watt socket?

Answer by  pallaturck (153)

No. The socket is not meant to handle the heat and power that the 60 watt bulb will draw. Excess power will heat up the internal metal parts of the fixture and could cause a fire. Also the fixture may not be able to deal with the heat put out by a 60 Watt bulb under normal operation.

Answer by  Jdog37 (592)

You could, but I highly recommend not doing it. Sockets rated with their wattage for a reason. If it says not to put higher then a 25 watt then you should only put in a 25 watt or less. Putting in a higher wattage may actually cause a fire. I have seen people do this with poor results.