Is this light rated for a damp environment? Thanks in advance.
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.
1501120
I bought two of these lights for two bathrooms in my house. They seem to work well so far and they are nice quality. I found that some of the fan lights at Home Depot or lowes looked cheap to me so I bought these and I am very happy with them.
280831
As far as I know it's not rated for outside use. There is a small cooling fan inside the light that may break if it gets wet. Great light for inside use if you don't mind hearing the built in cooling fan ( not that loud)
1220235
I have used it exclusively outdoors. I installed about 5 of them. 1 of them went out almost immediately. The others have worked well for about a year now. My lights are under the eaves of the house, and therefore not exposed directly to rain.
1076654
I have mine outside, they are not a water tight fixture but they are well protected from the elements. I have not had any problems, they have been up for about 3 months. So far so good!!
2280733
The spec sheet says it is suitable for damp locations. Take a look here http://www.feit.com/documents/pdf/BR30_DM_LED_SpecSheet.pdf
59790
There is a motor and LED light in this unit, its not made for outdoor but if it makes any difference, I had 2 that were left out for Christmas and they got wet. I dried them out and they work perfect. One larger problem with using it outdoor if the condensation is high, the lens will fog. They make outdoor projection housings made for putting items like this outdoors but the environmental housing costs more than this light.
1624562
No. Printed on the bulb itself is the text: "Caution not for use in totally enclosed luminaries suitable for damp locations" (two separate lines split between luminaries & suitable. It is not clear to me if this means it can be used in damp locations or not, but definitely not in enclosed lamps.)
1223885
should work well in damp areas, but not outside when not cleanable (bugs like the light fixture), the bulb is a little bigger than standard bulb so may not fit well in fan lighting. seems to be about as bright as cft bulb (23 watt) but does take a second to turn on.
309960
I think the problem is the definition of "wet" and "dry". This fixture is in our bathroom, and we have not had any issues.
1624563
No. Printed on the bulb itself is the text: "Caution not for use in totally enclosed luminaries suitable for damp locations"(two separate lines split between luminaries & suitable. It is not clear to me if this means it can be used in damp locations or not, but definitely not in enclosed lamps.)
229930
Where I live it hasn't dropped below 28 degrees but the light works just fine -- mine is under a covered doorway so I'm not sure how it would work out in the elements. I bought Command strips based on other reviews and they worked well -- the Command strips are removable without leaving damage -- I've used them inside my home.
1609360
Yes - I use this light in my unheated garage and attic. Never had an issue.
2021422
It is not waterproof. There are no gaskets to seal the battery compartment and the telescoping lamp it metal to metal with no gasket. It is 5w and 300lm. For the $3.60, it is a very bright light for the money, but I wouldn't wear it in a downpour.
1237829
I assume it is damp rated - we have two of these fixtures in our master bathroom.
2061689
Indoor or outdoor use primarily depends upon moisture resistance, and Philips has indicated that this packaging cannot resist moisture incursions. My (in-expert) thought is, if you use non-rated electronics outdoors, you are obliged to assure yourself that it will not be exposed to moisture. That can be achieved through packaging (eg external rated enclosures) or a protected location. As always, buyer assumes all risks for non-rated usage. One other observation -- I use a standard indoor-rated incandescent 100w light bulb in an outdoor fixture, and for whatever reason these bulbs have about 1/2 the life of the same bulbs used indoors. Given the expense of an LED lamp, this might be a consideration. I note that weatherproof rated par30 led bulbs can carry a premium, as here http://www.amazon.com/Lifetime-Lights-PAR30-Waterproof-Replacement/dp/B00D4YUABI. On the other hand, this PAR38 weatherproof appears affordable, as here http://www.amazon.com/Feit-Electric-Dimmable-Weatherproof-Outdoor/dp/B00ARKIP5U. Hope this is helpful.
1223881
I'm not sure about dampness. It is larger and heavier than a regular light bulb,but I think it would be okay in a ceiling fan, though I just put a smaller 75 watt equiv in my fan, and 2 60 watt equivalents in the bathroom. I'm using this bulb as a task light where I need the extra lumens. I should add that it does occasionally flicker now, a minor annoyance, but still happy with the bulb
2005833
The manufacturer specifies for indoor use only. However, I have had 12 of them outdoors for over a year now. They are under an eve so they are out of direct rain, but they are out in the ocean mist and cold air. They appear to be very well sealed. There are two reasons I can think of why it is labeled for indoor use only. 1) The big metal heatsink on the back could give you a big electric shock if the bulb is wet to the base and you try to handle it. 2) it is not as well sealed as I think it is. But if you're careful and willing to take the risk, they light up the yard around my house extremely well.