When you use this, does the bulb still fit inside the fixture? My outdoor fixtures are all enclosed lantern-looking lights.
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It's gonna depend on how deep your unit is. If you think you have atleast four inches clearance above the bulb, it will probably fit. Unless, the screw on cap retainer hangs down low.
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I installed the Westek inside a plastic 8inch globe. I used the shortest compact fluorescent bulb since adding the Westek adds height when screwing into the light socket. Depends how large are you lantern lights. Hope this helps. Best Regards, Dave Shively
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The bulb sits about an inch further with the light control installed. For example, I used mine in a recessed floodlight fixture...after installing, the bulb protruded out of the fixture.
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I would say yes IF it is a post lantern light, maybe for a very old lantern type with large glass flat sides but no for the enclosed with bulb base at the top type. It adds about 2 inches to the bulb height, it base in in the black part, if it is frosted the eye is in the center and unless it get full sun it will not work.
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I used this for an enclosed outside light fixture which required a bulb roughly the size of an incandescent light bulb. I had no issues with this bulb. However, I have a couple of ceiling fans that require bulbs with similar bases, but the prongs are closer together and they are more like little flood lights, so i would recommend verifying that this truly is the appropriate size bulb you need.
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Don't think it's because your using outdoors, it's labeled for indoor or out door use. I use two of them in my outdoor security lights, and have not had any problems. My lights are protected by the roof overhang, but even if they weren't the fixture is sealed well enough to keep the weather out. it sound like others have mentioned, a loose bulb, or a loose electrical wire connection
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I have the bulb in a Amerlite housing. I don't know about your bulb though.
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Thomas, these have a standard lightbulb socket. Therefore, any lightbulb will fit and work. I use them outdoors with the proper outdoor reflector flood. They are designed so that when I use the correct reflector flood lamp a nice tight waterproof seal is formed. They sit outdoors in the driving rain, and I never have a problem with them.
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The tube bulb in mine fits inside the holder and does not stick out at all. We like the light it gives out.
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This question has come to someone who has purchased this lantern in the past. For me, it works fine. I would ask Amazon for a replacement ASAP.
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It fits into the inside of the socket, just like a lightbulb. If the socket allows for a regular lightbulb to fit in, it should also fit. Whether or not it should be used in a recessed bulb is perhaps something that you should ask the manufacturer. There may be some heat allowances that prohibit its use in a recessed light fixture. If you are using large bulbs in the recessed fixture, I'm not sure how much clearance you will have from side to side as you swivel - be sure to check your side clearance as swiveling the bulb brings it closer to the edge.
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Hi I think it would work the bulb gives off little heat. But check to make sure it would fit in the fixture your planning to use
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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.
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What do you mean by an enclosed fixture? Though i don't see why not. I've been replacing the bulbs in my house and others because of the lower power use/heat generation. Low energy bulbs are saving me tons of money. Since there is far less heat generation I don't see why this would be an issue.
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It takes a small bulb to fit, so would check and see if there are any such bulbs made bright enough.
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The back of the box says it is not suitable for completely enclosed fixtures. Due to heat, most LED bulbs will have reduced lifetimes if they don't have some ventilation.
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It works great in mine - here's a tip though.....for some reason my bulb would turn itself off every few hours when it was dark out, perhaps being triggered by some reflection of its own light. I put some pieces of masking tape over the light sensor to make it less sensitive and that fixed it, now it's on all night long but still off during the day.
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This light is normally used in an RV interior and is a standard size for a two bulb set up. I suppose the presumption is that if you are replacing one then this will fit in its place. Without more explanation, I don't really understand your question.
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The bulb fits in a standard socket. The bulb itself is wider than a normal bulb but not too bulky. I have it placed in my ceiling fan fixture and it works great.
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On most ceiling fixtures where the light bulb screws into the electrical socket there will be 3 set screws used to hold the light bulb cover. Screws are loosened to remove the cover to replace the light bulb if it breaks or goes bad. The lantern has a metal ring around the top. Using needle and thread I would sew threads onto the metal ring in 3 locations matching the screws on the light bulb fixture. Loop the thread around the metal ring then, using the loose ends of the thread carefully wrap the thread around the screws on the fixture. Then tighten the screws and cut off the excess thread. I would use a low wattage bulb so as not to create too much heat. I have my lanterns hanging on regular black wrought iron outdoor plant hangers. I found an black electrical extension cord with light bulb fixture at the end then inserted light bulb into the lantern. Using electrical tape I taped the extension cord to the wire in the lantern to secure it from movement. The extension cord also has an on/off switch. I hope this works for you.