250 watt heat lamp bulb in a 150 watt clip on light?

[Greg Stanford]

I'd put 250 watt heat lights in some clip on lights that I had in the shop which seemed to be working fine. I was going to get a couple more. Stopped by lowes & picked up a couple more of the fixtures & when I got them home I read that they are "not for use w/ over 150 watt bulbs". The ones I had seemed fine, what might happen? I'm guessing they draw too much current?

[Dan Hintz]

The wire is not rated for that amperage, and the socket may not be rated for the heat produced by such a bulb. Very dangerous combination there, you're running at nearly 70% over capacity... remove it now before you start a fire.

[Greg Stanford]

ok this one says its rated to 300 watt incondescent bulbs, would it be ok for the 250 watt heat light?
Bayco 10-1/2" Brooder Clamp Light