Are these oven lights bright enough for my oven?

[AntaresArms]

I picked up a new double oven yesterday for $20 that was missing the front panels. I am going to be using the glass and lights as well as some wiring. Each oven has (2) 25W lights and they are about 1.5" diameter - smallest I have seen. I plan on using all 4 lights one in each corner of the ceiling. My oven is 60"x42"x42" horizontally longer. Will 4 of these lights be bright enough for an oven this size? I am not sure if I can get some 40W bulbs to replace these, but thought I would ask. The body of the lights say 25w 250v. Anyone's advice and experience would be appreciated.

[AntaresArms]

[BigJayDee]

I personally dont think they are brght enough for my oven, they have a 15w bulb in them and looks like it will withstand a 25w one.

[AntaresArms]

I took the bulbs out and you were right - 15W. I am trying to find some 25W ones but they seem to be an E14 bulb which takes me to a bunch of UK websites. The guy that emailed back said this is not a US bulb and would not work here. ??
Perhaps they are not. The T25 also looks similar, but same thing - takes me to UK sights.

[AntaresArms]

OK these bulbs are T300 120V 15W. I am looking for some 25W bulbs and so far no luck. I thought I would post this to help people out on their builds. I am not getting any help so having to do research. This oven build has take ALOT longer than I thought.

[BigJayDee]

Since those are Whirlpool Light fixtures contact a Whirlpool parts department and ask them if they have a 25w replacement for that fixture or if they have one that will work

[AntaresArms]

Whirlpool wants $25 a bulb and they only had 15W. I found some 120V 25W the same size with the E-14 threads (European threads). They were $6 each. I forget the place I found them, but if anyone is using Whirlpool lights let me know. After looking at this oven, I might turn 1 of the ovens into a smaller one for coating smaller parts. It is interesting to see how these are constructed. There isn't much to these kitchen ovens really. The fan and vent are interesting. I might integrate some of the parts into my large oven. If you can find a nice double oven even non working for $20 or less, you will come out way ahead by using those lights, glass, and even wire in your build. There are lots of nice wires inside and even a nice terminal block.

[BigJayDee]

If you can find the link to where you found those bulbs and PM me it I would appriciate it.

Thanks, Jason

[AntaresArms]

LITE SOURCE INC. - BFM - 120V/25W BULB, E-14 BASE

Hopefully these work.