BR40 in a BR30 fixture as long as the wattage is under the manufacturer recommended? It just fits nicer .
If the glass bulb size is the same so you get the same amount of free air circulation within the fixture, and the lamp base is in the same base-up or base-down configuration, I can't imagine a reason why you can't.
Of course, UL and the manuf. has the final word on this.
And their bias is in the direction of selling you more bulbs.Thanks. The guy at home depot says I can but what do those guys know
tony
I have been in the lighting market for 30+ yrsHello,
Can I use BR40 in a BR30 fixture as long as the wattage is under the manufacturer recommended? It just fits nicer .
tony
I have been in the lighting market for 30+ yrs
And their bias is in the direction of selling you more bulbs.
The 40 is 30% larger in diameter than the 30; how much room is left in the fixture?
I guess it'll work but if the bulb life is significantly shorter than expected you might try the smaller bulb.Good amount of room. They even have a display of the br40 on the same fixture
tony
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