Are these bulbs suitable for an outside lamp post with dusk to dawn sensor?
794017
We use ours inside so not sure. If rather bulb is in an in closed fixture and/or under the house' serves, it should be ok.
794018
Probably could be used outside, although we used them in an inside light fixture. We ended up replacing them with brighter fluorescent bulbs in order to better illuminate the area, but the bulbs (brightness-wise) are great for somewhere were a softer light was desired. If you're looking for a white/daylight bulb, this one is not for you, though -- it's a bit yellow.
157985
If the outdoor fixture has a photo-sensor (only comes on in the dark), you will want a dimmable bulb. A non-dimmable bulb, whether CFL or LED, is likely to buzz, flicker, and/or burn out very quickly in any fixture with a photo-sensor.
1868471
As long as the fixture is rated for a 100 Watt Incandescent, you'll be just fine.These instantly emit a brilliant 1700 Lumens - perfect for outdoor. Bad part is the relatively short 750 hour life. "Double life" bulbs last longer, but you lose a few hundred lumens.
735775
Yes they will fit, but they will be brighter than a 4w regular bulb. On a deck post light, you may want to make sure that the housing is not of a clear glass/plastic, so the light is diffused.
950488
I think what you are trying to do will work. The sensor and the lamps are adjustable in multi direction. You just need to be sure to shield the sensor from the lights and you will be ok.
2068433
If you are using them for an exterior light monitored by the computer the answer is most likely not, unless you add a load resistor kit like this one:
1232301
It's doesn't say anywhere I can find that they are made for outdoor use. But I have been using them in an enclosed lamp fixture outdoors successfully for two months now.
2187051
These are meant for open use in a chandelier, which is how I have been using them. If they were protected there should be no problem with using them outdoors. They are good bulbs.
1961659
From what I've learned from GE, they are for table lamps and enclosed fixtures. HOPEFULLY (?), they can be used outside as long as they are covered, tightly with a glass globe. Good luck!
1109416
Yes, it will work fine. I have mine in an outdoor fixture that turns off and on with a dusk to dawn switch (just like a timer) and it works great.
2187120
I agree with PAUL BAKER on outdoor use. Since they are equivalent to a 200 watt incandescent bulb at full brightness and it doesn't take them too long to warm up, I will use them as security lights when I need to replace my current ones.
1207364
i am currently using these in almost that exact fixture without any problems. you might find however (unless you set the motion timer to stay on a reasonable time when it is tripped) that the bulbs will not last as long as they would in a fixture that is turned on for a reasonable period of lighting time and then off. in my case the lamp is lit from approximately dusk to dawn continuously and they have lasted an extremely long period of time.
1264702
It shouldnt be a problem. If you can tell night from day where the sensor is mounted, it should work fine. Just make sure the sensor is pointed in the direction of the open daylight area.
1958685
No. With most post lantern installations the light sensor is a separate item. The one I have is the Greenfield DPPS Weatherproof Dusk-to-Dawn Photosensor. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002X78UVO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
641142
The bulbs are made of pretty thick glass. I don't see any reason they wouldn't work outdoors.
1230290
Yes, I use them for outdoor lighting. Takes about 2-5 minutes to get to full brightness depending on the outside temp.
2138004
Yes. However, I use this on an outside security light, and it works well. As suggested, for an inside sensor, I would go with a switch sensor. I use one of these in my house, and it works well also.