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Specialty Chemistry Forums => Other Sciences Question Forum => Topic started by: opera on July 19, 2021, 05:42:11 AM

Title: Is it safe to cover a floor lamp, with an Aluminum metal pie plate?
Post by: opera on July 19, 2021, 05:42:11 AM

Please see the image below. I'm trying to convert my IKEA NYFORS floor lamp into a reading light, by covering the top with an Aluminium pie plate.

Will this be a fire or electrical hazard? Does anyone foresee any dangers or risks?

As I have 3 of these floor lamps in my attic, I don't want to waste money buying a reading light. I'm unemployed because of COVID.

(https://i.imgur.com/2rUl2PX.jpg)

Title: Re: Is it safe to cover a floor lamp, with an Aluminum metal pie plate?
Post by: billnotgatez on July 19, 2021, 09:39:50 AM

heat from the old incandescent light bulb might be a problem depending on what the lamp shade is made of

Title: Re: Is it safe to cover a floor lamp, with an Aluminum metal pie plate?
Post by: Babcock_Hall on July 19, 2021, 07:29:52 PM

I would not leave it unattended, and I would check to see whether or not the pan gets warmer.