Lighting & Lamps

If lamp bulbs of too high wattage are used and cause overheating of the lamp insulation, turn off the light fixture. Do not use it until a qualified electrician has corrected the problem. In other light fixtures, check the bulbs that you are using. Do they have the correct power ratings (watts) called for on the lighting fixtures? Older fixtures may not state what the number of watts should be. Sixty watt bulbs are usually used with older fixtures.

Arcing, buzzing, odors or discoloration of lamp parts signal overheating caused by filling the space over the fixture with heat insulation such as fiberglass or cellulose. Most lighting fixtures are designed and rated to operate safely in open spaces. Turn off the light fixture immediately and have a qualified electrician determine if heat insulation has been added around the recessed light fixture after it was installed. The electrician may advise you that some insulation around the original fixture needs to be removed or that a fixture that can be used with insulation needs to be installed. Recessed light fixtures are now provided with a device that interrupts electrical power to the fixture when it overheats for any reason.

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