Can these lights be installed in an insulated ceiling, where wool insulation would be in close contact with the housing?
794571
Not without an additional enclosure or can. The wiring and LED driver would remain exposed.
1938608
No, I wouldn't think so. It is similar to the material that a child's Little Tike's Playhouse is made of - it snaps together. I don't see how you would add insulation. I suggest the igloo style dog houses if you need something heavier and more durable.
451851
I'll say yes, with this caveat: Like any halogen bulb these things get hot and they really should not be used in an enclosed fixture with no airflow or very bad airflow. I put these in a chandelier in my parent's house that really did not have good airflow, just a small opening at the top; and in that situation the lifetime of the bulbs is shortened.
1594360
I believe the lamps and housing are a sealed system. The housing acts as a heat sink for the leds, so even if you were successful in separating the components you would need to address the heat disapation issue.
2014230
I don't know why not. It is totally insulated. That's just my take on it, not an official electrician opinion.
1953605
That would depend on the outside temperature, height of the ceiling and thickness of home insulation. I turn on air-conditioning when it's 84F outside, so I haven't experimented with heating any room to that temperature, however I can get my similar-sized room with a 12-ft. ceiling (at the peak) up to 70F on a chilly day. I wouldn't want to use these heaters as a main heat source under extreme conditions--at least not for long, and use mine as back-up assistance to our LP gas furnace in winter as well as for taking the chill off on cold spring or fall mornings.
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Christine,Yes..First, you can go to Home depot and get some 1 inch rigid insulation. Fabricate a box to cover the light housing. Then set it over the light can & apply a thin bead of yhis foam around the edges. Remember, interior walls where electrical and plumbing penetrations are at the top of the wall plate as well.Insulating without "air-sealing" is a waste of your money. This product works very well. Amazon also has the tool yoy need to use with this insulation foam. And remember, if the material in the tip becomes hard, just spray some WD-40 in it and it will be good to go.~Kevin Christine,Yes..First, you can go to Home depot and get some 1 inch rigid insulation. Fabricate a box to cover the light housing. Then set it over the light can & apply a thin bead of yhis foam around the edges. Remember, interior walls where electrical and plumbing penetrations are at the top of the wall plate as well.Insulating without "air-sealing" is a waste of your money. This product works very well. Amazon also has the tool yoy need to use with this insulation foam. And remember, if the material in the tip becomes hard, just spray some WD-40 in it and it will be... » Read More Christine,Yes..First, you can go to Home depot and get some 1 inch rigid insulation. Fabricate a box to cover the light housing. Then set it over the light can & apply a thin bead of yhis foam around the edges. Remember, interior walls where electrical and plumbing penetrations are at the top of the wall plate as well.Insulating without "air-sealing" is a waste of your money. This product works very well. Amazon also has the tool yoy need to use with this insulation foam. And remember, if the material in the tip becomes hard, just spray some WD-40 in it and it will be good to go.~Kevin « Show Less
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No. The packaging that is with the bulb states "Do not use in enclosed fixtures", under "CAUTIONS & WARNINGS". LED lights fail if they become too hot, that's why it has cooling fins at the base of the bulb. An enclosed fixture would trap the heat.
777265
It says right on the neck of the fixture NOT FOR USE IN ENCLOSED LUMINARY. Many commentators stress how little heat comes from these bulbs. That is true on the lighted side. The backside or the side in the enclosed can is another matter. If you feel the backside cooling fins you'll soon realize that plenty of heat is generated, so much so that inside an enclosed can they'd be too hot to touch. That is undoubtedly the reason for the disclosure stated in the first sentence. What is at issue is the build up of heat. Will it trip the cutout? Will it affect the electronics that make the LED function? I have these same lights in enclosed cans in my house. For years I had halogen in the same cans. The cans are rated for insulation coverage. At the very least I'd expect a drop in life expectancy. It'd be nice to have a little vent in the can to vent the heat.
1615367
Yes. I have several cree bulbs in enclosed fixtures and have had no problems with them.
1260392
I believe these lights are for interiors only. Maybe your local electrical/building inspector could tell you. I am just not sure if that would be up to code.
1200490
We doubled up the strings and used them outdoors in a cabana against a light pine wall. They cast a warm, not-too-bright light in that setting. I can't answer for how they would light an interior space.
2233751
LEDs generate very little heat compared to cfl or incandescent bulbs. If your can had either of these type of bulbs you should be okay. Insulated ceiling type cans are fairly standard in newer construction. Hope this helps
709151
It is listed as an indoor light so you wouldn't want it exposed I don't think, but if you used an incandescent bulb before, like in an enclosed porch ceiling fixture, it would probably be ok. You don't have to worry about the bulb producing heat. Not sure how the cold May affect it.
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I have 200 space. Totally uninsulated high ceiling no insulation on exposed roof or walls. I have 2 of the heaters 1 at each end of building. Depending on out side temp the heaters keep the bld. above freezing. We have temps in single digits. I have 4 black ones 1 white one. Recommend black, white has burn off smell.heaters work well
621012
yes but you should make sure that the hole that you cut inthe ceiling is up against a joist so you can secure the housing of the fixture
1340747
My husband, who is an electrician, says that he doesn't think it is a good idea. He thinks that in such an enclosed area, the steam will build up and burn out the lights. From a size standpoint, it would fit as long as the ceilings are at least 8 feet tall.