Can these be pointed up toward the ceiling? If so, do they create too bright of a spot when you do this (ie bright at light/dark between)?
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Looks like they can be pointed up toward the ceiling but since they are already pretty close to the ceiling they'll likely create a bright spot. We pointed a few across the room at art on walls, that works well, and the others are lighting a sitting area. There may be different patterned or more 'diffuse light' bulbs that fit these lamp holders, you'd have to do some research.
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You can change the angle of the light every 10 degrees or so. You really only need to aim them straight though. They are super bright
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Mine was not positioned for ceiling application, but in my opinion, they would be completely open if placed on the ceiling.
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There affordable fun lights. They can be tilted side to side if you prop them with something. They can also lay sideways. There a great light.
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Yes and you can adjust the brightness. It looks a lot blobbier on the ceiling than the picture would have you believe, though.
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Yes they r much brighter, would recommend if u gave the space .There a little taller as u can see.
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These are large lamps. I measured the one of mine that is the shortest distance to the ceiling and it is over 7 inches. The one facing at the most downward angle is over a foot to the ceiling. So if I understand what you are asking it would be to large.
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The lights can be adjusted to just about any angle so would not shine directly in the eyes. We have it above the kitchen island and have experienced no problems. I disagree with Stephanie. The lights are not "severe" unless you stare right into them.
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Yes, you can angle it to reflect on the ceiling. The flexible neck is very flexible. You might want to put the lamp up on a riser of some sort so that it is above eye level because that bulb is quite bright. Have fun!
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They point upwards. I think they have one LED in each light. They are very bright; don't worry about that part. The only issue I have with it is durability since one of my three lights was corroded by the battery. Although in my state it gets very cold. (Midwest)
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Not really. They are fairly bright, but directional, as with most LED bulbs. I would use their colored light to light a surface - ceiling, wall or table - but use additional small warm bulbs for decent peripheral illumination.
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The lights mount on a bracket that is adjustable. Not a problem at all. However make sure you have the clearance to move the lights where you are going to mount them. Very easy and they work great but get the brightest one you can and good luck. FYI wiring them is a snap!!
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I am using mine in a ceiling fan (the fixtures are not fully enclosed, they are the bell-shaped type that are open on one end) and they are fine. I also am using one in an open in-ceiling can fixture, for downlighting. They are great and very bright. The only annoyance I have noticed is that sometimes one of the bulbs emits a high pitched buzz. It doesn't happen all the time and I've not diagnosed the cause. Overall, I'm thrilled with these bulbs, though. They are VERY bright for 9 watts.I have had no problems with ghosting at all.
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While I think they could be mounted to a ceiling, I don't think that would be their optimum use. Mounted vertically their design gives a very wide dispersion.
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I have noticed the beam is narrow and tall when these lights are mounted in the normal way. These lights are very bright when looking at them head on, but if you move to the left/right by 10-20 degrees, the light output is much less. So if you mount them vertically, then their beam will be wide and short.
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Keith said spot. I think they have to much spread to be spot. They light up a pretty large area despite being mounted about 6' off the ground in my application.
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The ones we got can be directed. They tip back and forth in one axis only, so you can turn the fixture to point them exactly where you want them to shine. We like them alot!