Can this bulb be used in an enclosed fixture with a thermal cutout? I can find nothing saying one way or the other anywhere.
777263
Yes. LED bulbs produce very little heat and that is why the are so energy efficient.
777264
I'm just a homeowner and not an expert. It sounds though like you're concerned about heat build-up from the bulb. It's my understanding that these bulbs create negligible heat. and a cut-out would be more than enough.
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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.
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Here is a quote from http://www.bulbs.com/learning/ledfaq.aspx#anchorenclosedShould LEDs be used in enclosed fixtures?Not if they are completely enclosed. In order for an LED to function correctly, they must be in a non-enclosed fixture to allow for heat to dissipate from the heat sink. Otherwise, they can overheat and may fail early.That pretty much mirrors my thought.
777267
I am not sure, I use this led in an open track head I would suggest calling the manufacture or distributor of this product before you buy.
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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As Stair Climber said, the package says not to put it in any enclosed fixture. I have mine enclosed in an outdoor lamp post but it does have vent holes at the top. It would probably be too bright for indoor use anyways.
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I have this installed in a fixture that is fully open to the elements but it is covered by my patio. As a CFL bulb, they are not recommended to be in completely enclosed fixtures so I would imagine it is okay as long as it is not open to rain and heavy wind.
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The packaging indicates you should not use these bulbs in a completely enclosed fixture. It doesn't say if there are safety concerns, or if the primary concern is decreased bulb life due to heat generation (which is minimal anyway).
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For liability purposes, I doubt if any manufacturer would recommend any bulbs for enclosed fixtures. I have tried 13w (60w replacement) bulbs in enclosed fixtures, without noticeable heat buildups). I wouldn't even think about it in locations that were "on" continuously.
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Ordinary affordable LEDs cannot be put in a fully-enclosed fixture, like those old style globes that took incandescents. The reason is that heat is the enemy of LEDs; fully enclosed, an LED bulb will not last its claimed 22 years. One company, Switch Lighting makes a more expensive bulb that is supposed to deal with the excess heat issue. They are sold here at Amazon.
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I can't say for sure. Does the bathroom fixture cause more heat to be retained? If the bulb gets hotter the extra heat may cause bulb failure.
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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.
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Be careful. I have seen some specifications on these types of bulbs that state they should not be used in a fully enclosed fixture. For your safety, I would double check that this one could.
600662
I don't see why not. If you can use a normal incandescent bulb in your fixture, you should be able to use this one as well.
1004532
I'm an engineer who designs buildings. Our lighting designers say that LEDs should not be used in enclosed fixtures, but that does not match my experience. I have 5 Besa Bobbi ( http://www.amazon.com/Besa-Lighting-911052C-Collection-2-Light/dp/B000TF9OTE ) ceiling fixtures (which I love) with two of these per fixture, and I have had no failures. I think it is a heat transfer issue. If the fixture were only rated for a 20 W incandescent there might be overheating, but I think that any fixture rated for 60 W lamps will not overheat with 9 W LEDs. I even have one marine light using these on a porch.
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these bulbs are not intended for use in enclosed can light fixtures. a statement on this is included on the product packaging
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I'm using them as vanity light, but there's no reason they couldn't be mounted in any orientation or even in an enclosure. On the contrary, I would actually say these bulbs are preferable for enclosures since they are only 6 watts and generate much less heat than a standard bulb...
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The Cree 18-Watt (100 Watt equivalent) bulbs will NOT work in ANY fully-enclosed fixture. They will overheat & burn out very quickly. They generate more heat than they can withstand when enclosed. I have spoken with Cree, & they said that their 75-Watt equivalent bulb (and below) CAN be used in fully-enclosed fixtures, but the 100-Watt cannot.
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This fixture is at my customers sink so I can't look at it. However since there is an LED bulb made for every base that I know of, I would be certain that there is some form of LED bulb you can use in this. It is open at the top so it is not considered an enclosed fixture. If you will find out the base required once you receive this you can Google or eBay that base and the word LED and you will find your bulb. It is truly an incredibly beautiful fixture.
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Most led bulbs are not designed for enclosed fixtures. Try Home Depot they have a display showing what look like a led ceiling conversion. I have 12 volt ceiling fixtures and I replaced 50 watt halogen bulbs with Philips EnduraLed 10 Watt MR16 and they work great.