use lower wattage bulb instead of 250W infrared?

Jan 11, 2005 2 Replies

I have a bathroom fan/light that says "250W R-40 infrared only". Is it safe to use a lower wattage non-infrared bulb (incandescent or compact flourescent) instead?



It should be safe, but it will not warm the room much.

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