would these bulbs be appropriate in an outdoor light post with glass sides?
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We placed them all in fixtures with lampshades or opaque/frosted glass covers. I can't comment about clear glass since we didn't use them in such a fixture, and that choice is a personal aesthetic value. We used them for outside lighting of a covered, well-protected patio (very deep and walled on 3 sides). In the decorated-glass outdoor fixtures, we love how it looks and lights up the patio space. Fwiw, our old outdoor wall sconces fully enclosed the bulb and the prior homeowner used standard vanity bulbs, so, if your fixture has 4 sides and a "roof" enclosing the bulb, it seems that any bulb will suffice. If exposed to elements, an outdoor-rated bulb is probably best. hth We placed them all in fixtures with lampshades or opaque/frosted glass covers. I can't comment about clear glass since we didn't use them in such a fixture, and that choice is a personal aesthetic value. We used them for outside lighting of a covered, well-protected patio (very deep and walled on 3 sides). In the decorated-glass outdoor fixtures, we love how it looks and lights up the patio space. Fwiw, our old outdoor wall sconces fully enclosed the bulb and the prior homeowner used standard vanity bulbs, so, if your fixture has 4 sides and a "roof" enclosing the bulb, it seems... » Read More We placed them all in fixtures with lampshades or opaque/frosted glass covers. I can't comment about clear glass since we didn't use them in such a fixture, and that choice is a personal aesthetic value. We used them for outside lighting of a covered, well-protected patio (very deep and walled on 3 sides). In the decorated-glass outdoor fixtures, we love how it looks and lights up the patio space. Fwiw, our old outdoor wall sconces fully enclosed the bulb and the prior homeowner used standard vanity bulbs, so, if your fixture has 4 sides and a "roof" enclosing the bulb, it seems that any bulb will suffice. If exposed to elements, an outdoor-rated bulb is probably best. hth « Show Less
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I am not sure if I would chance it... they are built exceptionally well, I would venture to say even better than the big box retail versions they mimic, but I don't know how they would fare in the different climates... if you are in a temperate climate without extreme temperatures, I would say go for it.
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The bulbs are made of pretty thick glass. I don't see any reason they wouldn't work outdoors.
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I really don't see why not. I have mostly used them indoors, but I do have one in my garage now where it gets quite cold. They run very cool, but LED's have been used for years outdoors in Christmas decorations, so unlike the CFL's they can withstand cold temperatures.
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I have never seen or heard of a (gu-10) outdor light fixture yet, this doesnt mean they don't exist or if it can't be made. If the fixture is listed for outdoor use and is UL approved go for it, I don't know why you would use these bulbs for outdoor use, because they're are bigger and better stuff out there. I have a big led spotlight instead of those 100 watt incandescent spot light, it does its job.
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Not sure where this question is coming from, and although I'm not an electrician, will provide some feedback. The bulbs are fully sealed with the two posts exposed. Thats a normal configuration for this type bulb and should be fine in landscape lighting especially with GFI. My use of these in outdoor lighting has not been an issue.
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I use these bulbs indoors. But their construction seems rugged enough for outdoor use.
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I used them outdoors, no problem. They were however, inside a light fixture.
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Yes, they will work outside with little to no problems at all. I use them to light up my land scape in the backyard. I have been using them for about six months on. The only problem I had was that two of them burned out within two months of installing them, so they had to be replaced, as for the other 5 they have been working great. Hope that this helps.
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I have only used them as chandelier bulbs..they have small fittings similar to Christmas lights. My answer to you is they are not described as OUTDOOR LIGHTS.
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Yes, they can be used outside provided they are installed in a weatherproof, waterproof enclosure. I use them as accent landscape lighting to light the peaks of my home and they look great. Not to bright but not too dark.
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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.
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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.
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I would say yes if you can keep the profile similar. There's not a ton of extra space between the glass and bulb possibly enough.
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Yes, I used mine as outdoor Christmas lights. Part of a strand did not work, but the rest worked well in cold/snowy weather for the few weeks while they were up.
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I also use these in my post lamps outside, along with the exterior light at the door.
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Yes, I would definitely think so. The light given off these bulbs is a pretty soft amber glow and should light your outdoor space great!
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you should be able to. I leave identical bulbs outside and on 24 hrs per day everyday. They last summer and winter outdoors for years.
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These lights are not meant for outdoor use, as they are not sealed to keep moisture out. You may be able to use them under an overhang where they are protected from the weather but they wouldn't last long where I live in New England.
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I believe these bulbs need to be in an open fixture...They can be placed in a dome fixture if it's not full enclosed.