Question about bulb wattage

[thealfa]

Outside the sunroom is a motion security light. I'm trying to install a bulb as it doesn't have one. I've attached a specification of the motion security light but not sure if the bulb bought is correct. The bulb is 325 watts, uses only 30 watts.

 

[Snoonyb]

Your spec. sheet says that you can use 1, in each lamp holder.

 

[tomtheelder2020]

The spec is for up to 30 watts per bulb holder. Your bulb is 30 watts. The bulb package is saying this LED bulb uses 30 watts but is as bright as a 325 watt incandescent bulb. Which may or may not be true but that is going to be one damned bright bulb.

 

[thealfa]

Your spec. sheet says that you can use 1, in each lamp holder.

Yup. I meant to say I'll be installing new bulbs as I do have a pair. Just checking if the wattage of the bulbs are suitable for the motion security light.

 

[Snoonyb]

Yes, as TTL said, the specs. say as much.

However, at that level of limens, were you contemplateing after sunset, tanning sessions?

 

[PJB12]

For what is worth, I have those lamps in the 5,000-K color temperature outside. One shoots at my garage, about 30 feet away. It's bright enough to play basketball at night, use a table saw safely and even read way over at the garage.

The lamp actually draws 26 watts at my house. (Was curious and checked once.) The base gets warm to the touch due to the rectifier, but the lamp holder does not.

A Tip:
For outside screw shell bulbs, it's wise to put a very little bit of anti-oxidation compound on the thread and on the tip, but don't let the compound bridge the gap between the two parts. (it is conductive.)
This will help keep the bulb base from corroding & sticking to the lamp holder.

Hardware stores often have Ideal Brand NoAlox in little squeeze tubes for a couple of dollars.
Don't use auto store dielectric grease. It's non-conductive.