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Can a compact fluorescent lamp get wood on fire?

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Hi, I just joined the forum and I have a couple of questions. What is the minimum temperature for wood to ignite and will a screw-in compact fluorescent lamp less than 50 watts reach that temperature?

The reason I'm asking is because I mounting 2 15 watts CFL's to a wooden hood I made myself with 1/4" plywood and I'm scared it might catch fire.



I made a hood like this:

 
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WHY on this earth did you make it out of WOOD?!?!?!!!!!

I don't care what lamp you are using in that thing. Take it apart and make a shelf out of it.
DO NOT USE IT!

Doesn't the mere fact that you made this statement:
......and I'm scared it might catch fire.
even clue you in to whether or not you should be doing this???
 
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