Is this light rated for use over a bathtub? I was told at a lighting store that only recessed lighting can be used
1607985
I'd ask a licensed electrician...For a sales person to say only recessed lighting they aren't very informed. I had an electrician install a bathroom fan/light fixture over my tub so I know you can do more than recessed. The recessed light they are talking about is in a shower stall.
1607986
My rating was for lighting in my dinning room. I think I would look really nice in a bathroom.
1607987
It is so beautiful you would not want to put it over a bathtub, l put it my living room it look so beautiful l am getting a lot of complement.
1607988
I'm not sure. I bought it for my mom and she put it in the center of her bathroom. However I have a chandelier over my tub. I didn't even know there were rules about that.
1607989
It's not up to electrical code where I live, but I plan to be here for a long time so if it was me I would do it anyway. Many electricians won't do the work, however, if the job doesn't meet code. My only concern would be whether or not the metal parts would rust from being in a more humid environment. It's not made to be exposed to moist air like outside or in a bathroom. Good luck to you.
614220
Mine is not going to be installed over the shower, however, there is nothing on the box or instructions that says it can not be installed over the shower. It says it is ideal for bathrooms, saunas and spas. It says that it can not have insulation within 3 inches of the fixture is all So ceiling insulation would have to be removed.
2258143
Yes. This light is wet rated and can be used safely above a shower. My husband and I recently built our house and have 20 of these lights installed throughout the house, including above the showers in the bathrooms.
706583
I have a LED bulb very similar to this in an enclosed fixture above my shower. No problems so far. Because it generates far less heat than an incandescent bulb, I think it's actually safer. Most shower light enclosures are relatively water tight, so this isn't an issue.
127233
I really don't know. I bought it for a rental property and I was not pleased with it. It was smaller in size than the previous similar one that I replaced. It seems to produce enough light for the bathroom. At first I would say it could be an inch or two smaller for the light portion.
2239377
I would not advise this light. It looks good, but over all it is cheep quality. It does not accept more than 25 watt chandelier light, so you can not expect much light from it. After searching long I found an energy sever light that barely fitted in and now the light works good. I still will not advise it. good luck
1735468
I was able to put it over an old chandelier that had 3 bulbs. I did have to put one piece of tape on it. But I had to go around a 1/4 inch rod. I hope this helps.
354934
I have this outside currently (and it gets wet in the rain) blocking insects from getting into the house through weep holes in the brick and it's holding up nicely. I would not think it would get in the way of bathtub fixtures, but really depends on how you install it!
773667
Not at all. We used it in a small 1/2 bath that measured approximately 3' x 8'. The dome tops on the fixture keep the ceiling fairly dark, but otherwise it a perfect amount of light for our room.
1300203
It is really not suitable for a bathtub. While the leg height is adjustable, I don't think it would be practicable in a tub. Maybe if it is a large two person tub it would work but it really is designed for a free standing shower. Hope this helps.
420299
The fixture looks great and yes it will work for bath tub. However the hose dimensions are foreign and no directions come in the box. Your local hardware stores do not carry the size plumbing you need to fit the fixtures. You will need a plumber or someone seasoned. Plan on getting really lucky or spending big...
1501119
Although we have had NO problems with this light (we actually have 2), we have them in our 1/2 bathrooms (no tub or shower) so I'm probably not qualified to answer properly. Sorry! They do look great.
1210664
Yes, I have one in my master bath and one in my bedroom and love them. They are fairly large, so you may want to double check dimensions. They would be great if you have a large space. They are very bright, which I love. I use one to light up my whole master bedroom.
790610
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.
1975102
This is not meant for use in a bathtub so I would suggest not using it in a bathtub. I would only use this for an aquarium type set up.
1547411
Codes of course vary. But you are asking is it going to cause problems, no. Absolutely not. Mine have been in two baths now for six month--only diff might be I've nine foot ceilings. I'm sure that does not matter, though. I recommend springing for LED replacements bulbs...the halogens burn hot.
1066511
I'm using it as recessed lighting behind cove molding in my ceiling, so don't know why you couldn't!