Thinking about adding these to a pinball machine. Is it safe to leave them on for long periods of time? Do they heat up?
1599030
They do heat up, if you wamted to put them behind glass or something that would probably still be safe
1322061
They seem to get hot enough to prevent the build up. Although they don't get as hot as halogen or hid lights. One thing I have noticed when they get dirty they seem to effect the been pattern more than with other lights. Not a complaint just an observation.
1755272
They don't burn hot. They get hot like any other bulb sold out there. There isn't any torture on the wiring. I have had them for quite sometimes now. They've been great.
1981495
They paint up very nicely, however I don't have experience with the heat possibly changing paint color over long periods of time. Also allow 1-2 days of them being on for the paint fumes to go away. Otherwise they're already primed and everything! :) Latex worked fine for me.
2109941
I'm not too sure what you mean by let it stay lit. With this setup you would probably be better off using a speed light and they ll will go off as you trigger them.
717113
Absolutely ... and they are spectacular looking!!! They last a REALLY long time too! I have yet to see them go out before the sun comes up. As a side note, if they stop working, open up the controller box. We had trouble with most of our strings and found glue in the way of the contacts inside - easy free fix and it just took minutes. They truly are beautiful lights!
1532813
I have had them turn mushy and stick in the heat in the car on a summer vaca trip and then I was afraid to give them to my kids. If it is in your house you could keep them in the fridge if you don't have a/c. But I would worry about shipping like the other person mentioned. I love them for my kids though. They sell them at lots of places and you can watch for them to go on sale.
1774285
Hello Tim,The LED lights put off no heat or temperature unlike the halogen lights. They can literally be left on for 24 hours and have no heat put off from them. And they also do have the working life up to 50,000 hours.Thanks for inquiring about this product. And feel free to ask anymore questions.
190757
I do not. I cook them and once the timer goes off leave them set for 2 to 5 min in the machine still covered. Come out perfect.
2141580
I haven't seen anything regarding this but I would not hesitate to use them in an enclosed fixture. If memory serves they only draw about 1/2 watt so any heat buildup should be minimal.
2223439
They go off after 5 minutes. I think the timer just effects the sounds. Those stay on until you turn the machine off. I wish the lights stayed on longer but now my babe is asleep by the time they shut off anyways.
1416993
I think that depends slightly on the level of heat that you're using. I use them on an electric range, and if you crank it up to full, they can get a bit uncomfortable to handle. They don't burn you just by touching them, but you'd grab a towel or mitt before picking it up. Otherwise they don't get particularly hot, and I pick up the pan to stir things without any problems (even at about 3/4 heat, which is the highest I usually ever go).
2206479
Mine have not shut off since I installed them. i would also recommend switching to LED bulbs, as they throw off MUCH less heat compared to standard spot lights.
399943
The bulb does get hot, and would burn a child's finger if they touched it after it has been on for a few minutes. I use them in recessed ceiling light fixtures in my RV.
1790589
I've mostly seen these used on stage lighting, which is hot. Generally they hold up well, but they can warp and melt if they are pressed directly against or too close to a hot light. If they have a bit of airspace between them and the light they seem to do pretty well. But I suspect there is variability across manufacturers, and the darker gels will get hotter than the light ones. My impression is that you will see warping before they up and actually melt on you.
2150987
You should remove them from the appliance when not in use it will cut down on slow leakage through the appliance even when turned off. But they should last a few months with occasional use. I use mine in an old B&D; soldering iron.
246681
Absolutely OK. They emit close to zero heat. You can grab the bulb with your bare hands even after it has been on and not get burned.