infrared heat lamp

[treenybean]

does anyone know if it is possible and safe to put an infrared heat bulb into a desk lamp (the type on a metal arm that you can re-position to suit)?

[zimzam]

Whats the wattage of one? My desk lamp says max 40W bulbs and I am sure an infrared bulb would be more than that.

[CSG2306]

Hi Treenybean,

As previously mentioned, check the lamp for maximum wattage. If your Infrared lamp is on or below that, then it is ok to use.

Regards

[Clanad]

I would suggest, however, that any heat lamp will reach temperatures on its surface that can cause severe burns. Any heat lamp bulb should only be used in a device that provides a guard of some sort over and around the bulb...

[treenybean]

thanks for all your comments, I don't have an infrared bulb at the moment but I just thought it might be a cheaper option than buying an infrared lamp (always trying to get a bargain)! but I don't want to do anything thats not completely safe.