I am thinking about installing this bulb in a lamp post outside. Do you think this will make a nice lamp post bulb for the front yard??
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The bulb is not an exterior bulb. However, if it is protected with a cover it might suit your purpose other than that I'm truly not sure
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Personally I wouldn't as I prefer an amber light for asthetics. This is a very bright white, full-spectrum (think sun) bulb. Depending on your fixture it may not be suitable for variable weather and temperature fluctuations.
600113
I would have no problem using this bulb as you describe. I have NOT, however, used it in a base-up position. i would do more research before I tried that.
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you are ok w/ respect to wattage; however, plse bear in mind that this is a very large bulb and bulb needs wide fixture & room "to breathe" for best function; also make sure that shade is wide enough for this bulb's dimensions with extra room "to breathe"......
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I'm no bulb expert but, I would assume a 75 watt outdoor bulb would be good. Ask someone at your local hardware store. I'm sure you can find one for under $10.
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Dear Kay, Yes, you may use this outdoors and it comes with with a glass protective cover for the bulb. I hope this information is helpful for you. -Cory, Plow & Hearth Customer Service
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it depends on what you mean by good. Is it durable enough? yes. would I use it outside? if I had an extra one sure. it depends how bright you want you light post. if you actually want to see rather than for aesthetics then, yes use it
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Yes, I'd this lamp is good enough for that. Just a suggestion, tho. Use this bulb, it works a lot better than the others I've tried in terms of lighting and quality. It also makes this lamp prettier! Hope it helps: Triangle Bulbs T95035-6 5W E12 LED Candelabra Equivalent to 40W Incandescent Bulb, Chandelier Led Light Bulbs (6 Pack)
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I purchased this bulb for our light post by the street about 3 months ago. It's still working perfectly. Our light post has enclosed glass around the light bulb though so I'm not certain how much rain, if any, actually gets in there.
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It's pretty similar to a regular old light bulb, probably covers about 270 degree arc, with some fall-off outside of that range. I would think it would work fine for your use, although don't know how your lampost looks.
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Maybe, but check the label, it will indicate whether the bulb is designed for outdoor use. I believe this is NOT their outdoor flood model.
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sure it would be a good choice it is full spectrum but runs cool if you need some warmth then hps, or metal halide. I have a plant 4 foot tall 3 foot wide so i added a 4 foot shop light on its end next to it. the 2 work well together.
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I just put it on our's and it does light ip well. The shade gets hot with the bulbs that are made for them.
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You would have to have a shroud big enough to fit the light. Other than that, I can see no reason why this wouldn't work as a recessed light. That being said you would have to have a pretty substantial sized shroud. I know in my backyard, they are not recessed.
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Twiggy, I am sorry I can't directly answer that question as I installed the lamp on an existing mount. I removed the old fixture and replaced it with this one as a front porch light. Our house has a typical stucco textured wall. Wish I could put a link to their manual but their website (http://designersedge.com) is not there yet :o). But all in all, I don't see why you couldn't install this on horizontal lap siding as long the area this needs to installed on, is flat. There's not much "cavity" / space at the back of the unit so the wall opening would have to have space for the junction wires etc. Sorry couldn't help more. But I love the light. It's basically trouble-free (for the lazy amongst us!). You never have to turn it on or off! The light is really bright white though it "stands out" odd in my community - all the other houses have those yellowish dull lights that are there more for name sake than for lighting! Best, Kenny
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The lamps are not specifically rated for outdoor use, but I have 2 of them in the ceiling outside my front door and don't expect any problems there. My opinion is that they will be fine as long as they are not getting rain-drenched. I plan to put them in my exterior flood fixtures that are kind of funnel shaped and the bulbs fit well inside them.
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This bulb is a direct replacement for an incandescent version and the color is very comparable. I have not used outside but would imagine it would work just fine as long as it is in an enclosure as all the LEDs are Surface Mount Technology. So using the same enclosure of the original lighting would be fine...and there is no heat from these replacements as in a normal high output bulb. Hope this answers the question.
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Hi Becky, I have not used for outdoor use so I am not sure. Follow the maximum wattage and maximum voltage for your fixture, it should work unless it is exposed to the elements, rain, etc. or go back to your fixture company customer service, ask them for help.