Characteristic Values of Light Bulbs

Every electrical element has its characteristic values, so do light bulbs. These values are manufacturer information on the properties of the light bulbs the correct use of them. If light bulbs or other electrical elements are not used according to the imprinted characteristic values, they can be damaged and in worst case might even become a danger. If, for example, a light bulb is used at wrong values, it can get very hot and cause a fire.

The most important characteristic values of light bulbs are the power, the amperage and the voltage for which the bulb has been made, and one will also find the brightness the bulb will produce.
In the picture you can see a light bulb which is manufactured for the German supply voltage of 230 V. You can read about its characteristic values in the table:

Characteristic Value household light bulb

resulting power if laying on the designated voltage 60 W

necessary voltage to reach the designated power 230 V

resulting amperage if laying on the designated voltage 0,26 A

resulting amount of light at the designated power about 750 lumen

Characteristic Value	household light bulb
resulting power if laying on the designated voltage	60 W
necessary voltage to reach the designated power	230 V
resulting amperage if laying on the designated voltage	0,26 A
resulting amount of light at the designated power	about 750 lumen