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Every lamp and lighting fixture should
have a label displaying the recommended bulb wattage, but the label may be
hard to see. To prevent a fire, never exceed this wattage recommendation.
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Although the practice is frequently
displayed in movies and on TV, never place scarves or any other cloth on top
of a lamp to create mood lighting. Light bulbs get very hot and could ignite
the cloth.
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Metal torchiere lights with 300-watt
bulbs are dangerous and should be replaced with safer lighting.
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(Bridge) Next we’ll look
at electrical problems for specific rooms in the home, starting with the
kitchen.
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