Can a lightbulb set paper on fire?

[Glaucus]

Paper ignition is 425-842F depending on type. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autoignition_temperature
Surface temp of a 60w bulb is around 260F

So it shouldn't, but there's a lot of variables

At least mark II isn't directly touching, reducing temps.

 

[panyan]

the combustion point of paper is above that of the light bulb's glass so i'd say no

 

[joxang]

I'm pretty happy with this one atm, the paper isn't getting warm. The bulb is an energy-saving one and in the Mark I model the paper felt hot as it was touching the bulb.

AS TO WHY I'M BEING A *****. I'm a student so I'm poor. I'm revising for finals so I'm bored. I'm not leaving my room except for food and to visit the loo. And I'm moving out in a few months so no point. Etc etc.

(Will update if it catches fire)

 

[~>Dg<~]

contest of who can make worst lampshade

 

[indyskyz]

that looks like an energy saving bulb


move on people nothing to see here

 

[Strife212]

It's an energy saving bulb, it won't catch fire, it would have done otherwise though.

 

[Jay794]

this. I don't have a light shade in my room.

.....so? lights not need shades anyway, its purely aesthetics

 

[Glaucus]

Who uses main lights anyway yuck. Mood lighting,

 

[Biohazard]

Who uses main lights anyway yuck. Mood lighting,

I set small fluffy animals on fire, really sets the mood that does...

 

[Glaucus]

I set small fluffy animals on fire, really sets the mood that does...

Self cooking as well, I like it. Light and food.

 

[loltim]

.....so? lights not need shades anyway, its purely aesthetics

so you're backing me up?

 

[Biohazard]

Self cooking as well, I like it. Light and food.

And if it's a feast you have knocked out three birds with the one stone as the room temperature increases..

 

[Deleted member 651465]

I doubt it would ever get hot enough to cause a fire.

 

[joxang]

I set small fluffy animals on fire, really sets the mood that does...

Is it cheaper to do it that way? Our electricity bills are a shocker.

 

[Scougar]

Why are you bothering with a paper light shade anyway?

If you are just revising, it sounds more like you are procrastinating.

 

[Jay794]

so you're backing me up?

I just don't see why the OP even bothered making one