How hot does it get. Some LED are really hot. Going to use it in a enclosed fixture.
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In my experience, the heatsink gets too hot to touch, so I would be wary of improper airflow.
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The ceiling fixture that this is inside is NOT enclosed, so heat is somewhat contained. I turned the light on for 1/2 hour. It reached 132. I'm using a Fluke 62 IR thermometer (one of my reviews from a few years ago). I compared it against an equivalent compact fluorescent. The CF reached 168 in the same time. I do have a few LED ceiling lights by Commercial Electric T67 from Home Depot that max out on their top (I pulled one down) at 116, in the same amount of time. I don't have any standard bulbs around anymore for further comparison. I hope this helps.The only incandescent bulb I have is the one under the vent hood, lighting over my stove. The little 40 watt bulb. 230 degrees after 5 minutes!! The ceiling fixture that this is inside is NOT enclosed, so heat is somewhat contained. I turned the light on for 1/2 hour. It reached 132. I'm using a Fluke 62 IR thermometer (one of my reviews from a few years ago). I compared it against an equivalent compact fluorescent. The CF reached 168 in the same time. I do have a few LED ceiling lights by Commercial Electric T67 from Home Depot that max out on their top (I pulled one down) at 116, in the same amount of time. I don't have any standard bulbs around anymore for further comparison. I hope this helps.The only incandescent... » Read More The ceiling fixture that this is inside is NOT enclosed, so heat is somewhat contained. I turned the light on for 1/2 hour. It reached 132. I'm using a Fluke 62 IR thermometer (one of my reviews from a few years ago). I compared it against an equivalent compact fluorescent. The CF reached 168 in the same time. I do have a few LED ceiling lights by Commercial Electric T67 from Home Depot that max out on their top (I pulled one down) at 116, in the same amount of time. I don't have any standard bulbs around anymore for further comparison. I hope this helps.The only incandescent bulb I have is the one under the vent hood, lighting over my stove. The little 40 watt bulb. 230 degrees after 5 minutes!! « Show Less
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I am almost certain it will not last long. Cooling is still a big problem with LEDs, most of them quickly overheat in enclosed space and die.
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The light it self (led) will not create heat at all. You will not feel any energy heat come from the light at all.
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If you look at a lot of these on Amazon you will find some that say "for indoor use only" or "not for use in closed fixture". Some apparently do produce enough heat that a closed fixture will cause them to overheat.
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Being that these are very very bright led lights they really don't get hot.the glass housing are warm to the touch but the metal is not. I hope this answers your question.
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This fixture is only designed for fixed installations. It is a halogen bulb and consequently runs very hot. I have put it on an occupancy switch to insure it turns off when not in use. If you use a separate power cord, I would recommend insulation rated at at least 140 degrees C.
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I put a thermal probe on the glass face of a 50W GU10 incandescent and it went over 200F, but reads around 110F on the plastic face of this LED one. It may be a bit hotter in back, but not much. You can easily touch and change a lit LED bulb, but don't mess with a 50W.
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Due to it's 600 lumens it does get pretty hot. Usually I do not leave it on long or keep hand around the bezel. Only to temporarily subdue the intensity do I have hand there.
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It is a CREE XM-L U2 led temperature about 6000. It is running at 500 lumens.
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Yes, it doesn't require high heat, but you should use extreme cautious due to the mixture of led depending what you are melting
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Switch brand LED bulbs are the only ones I've found that are rated for enclosed fixtures because they have a different way of dealing with the heat generated. I don't believe most LEDs will fail quickly when running too hot, just have a reduced lifespan. As I understand LED end of life failure is a gradual decrease in brightness, so it may not be quickly noticeable as they "fail."
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The one enemy of light emitting diodes ( led ) is heat. Thus, the high lumen out put led's need to be cooled. This particular unit has a small fan located inside the base under the emitter ( notice the little slots under the translucent area of the light? ). If water would get in, the light would short out.
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If I needed a light to always be on I would get one with an LED bulb. I have never noticed this light getting hot. I use a 20 watt bulb in mine, so its on the low side of energy usage, compared to incandescent bulbs.
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the fixture gets warm, but not hot. I have noticed it raises the temp of the water by a degree or two. and it's an awesome light though
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the entire fixture will need to be replaced. LEDs will last longer than any other type of bulb and they do not get hot so they will last a long time...
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It is EXTREMELY hot! See Todd's answer below which covers very well the caution to use. Do NOT leave this light Unattended and use Extreme Caution!!! The safety wire on the front will fry a bare hand in seconds if accidentally touched. Best used as a work light.
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Not at all, Ive had mine for a while and it stays cool. its just a lil led in there so it doesnt get hot.