A label that reads "60-watt LED equivalent" does not always signify that the LED bulb uses 60 watts. It really implies that the light the bulb generates is equivalent to that of a 60-watt incandescent bulb.
As a result, installing a 100-watt equivalent LED light bulb into a socket that specifies "not to exceed 60-watts" would be safe. A high wattage LED might not be appropriate for enclosed installations, though, so bear that in mind. For instance, if you put a 14W LED bulb, which has an equivalent power of 100W, in a 40W fixture, the light bulb is extremely likely to burn out quickly.
The spectrum of radiation produced by an incandescent light bulb in general is much broader. That is so because the source of illumination is heated metal. In addition to visible light, incandescent bulbs can create non-visible radiation including infrared and ultraviolet light. They need a lot more energy as a result. In contrast, LED bulbs only emit visible light and have a much narrower range of emission. They become much more energy-efficient as a result.
Think about Lumens rather than Watts when you are buying for LEDs. In general, an LED light bulb with 800 lumens will generate the same amount of light as a typical 60-watt incandescent bulb.
What happens if you wish to utilize something more vibrant? Since all of them utilize less than 60 watts, you may use a 100 watt, 125 watt, or even 150 watt LED equivalent without any problems. For instance, a 150 watt LED equivalent produces around 2,600 lumens while only using 30 watts. In essence, this implies that you can use a 150 watt LED equivalent bulb in a socket designed for a 60 watt bulb and get illumination that is more than three times as bright.
Compared to the conventional incandescent bulb, LED bulbs produce more even lighting. However, not every LED bulb offers the same level of illumination. Only LED lights with a CRI90 plus rating produce high-quality light. When you shop for LEDs in the future, keep this information in mind.
