Can these be installed in existing incandescent canned lights without using an LED retrofit kit?
1560261
Yes but at Jemar noted the beam spread is very tight. I tried this and a retrofit kit from Costco. That one was rated for 35,000 hrs compared to this at 25k. It was much more efficient at 67 lumens/watt , uses only 18w vs 23, 1200 lumens vs 1035 and was much more diffuse. The retro kit installs just about as fast but also prevents heat escaping to the attic and keeps dust an insects out. Two completely different looks so you should try both.
1560262
Yes, you can use them like regular PAR38s. Good product. We use them in the kitchen over island as well as kitchen sink.
902413
they have an edison base adapter that screws into your existing can lights and then plugs into these LEDS.
966683
Yes as jett G. stated.Although these aren't actuall bulbs so to speak. LED bulbs for recessed cans are coming down in price and lowes/home-depo have been running some specials. so you might want to try an led bulb that will fit your recessed can. Just buy one only and see if you like it.
552897
Yes. These take a medium base bulb which is basically the standard screw in. You may also upgrade to a led setup which threads in the same way as a bulb. This comes with a ring also. Either of these are dimmable. Some fluorescents are NOT dimmable. Check the bulbs. The fixture will accept all
1334812
You must rewire your fixture to use LED lamps in place of fluorescent lamps. If you're handy with electrical installations, this is a pretty simple task. You remove the existing ballasts and run 120v directly to the end or ends of the LEDs. The quick connect fittings in my old fluorescent fixtures made this especially easy since the 'tombstones' which provide mounting and power for the lamps had quick connect fittings. Note that the lamps I received required the hot (black) wire to one end and the neutral (white) wire to the other end of each lamp. I was able to do this easily using existing wires in my fixture with a wire cutter/stripper. I'm VERY happy with the results and would certainly do it again. You don't have to physically remove the ballasts but I did and recycled them
579173
There is no reason why you couldn't. The directional lights will make it easy for you to illuminate exactly what you want. You can even do the simple Velcro installation in lieu of screwing it in, since you don't have gravity working against you.
2013129
sorry i do not know. mine are in lamps which i dont have that option. i love the glow of these lights tho.
2188655
Nope. The LED's require a special driver that is built into the base. You might be able to find LED style replacements for the halogens though.
1413202
I am not sure that LED bulbs are interchangeable with Halogen - best check with manufacturer
1569746
Direct replacement. No conversion kit needed. But you may want to be careful completely enclosing LEDs. The heat buildup will shorten their lives. Not a concern in a recessed light can.
750207
Sure, I hung mine using thin stainless steel cable. No worries, you just need to be creative on attaching them. BTW, these lights failed after about 6 months.
1332205
NO CANS REQUIRED for these lights. You don't have to use a dimmer but I would recommend it. These lights are very bright. If you do decide to get a dimmer make sure it is a(led) COMPATABLE dimmer.
153693
You should not need anything else to install the lights. I created a fuse able link during my installation just as a preventive measure, but that option is up to you.
321569
Yes and no, respectively. Use non-LED is the only solution. I tried another LED fixture, different manufacturer, same issue. I'm going back to incandescent.
1949422
I do not believe it would be easy, as 10 screws would have to be removed, but if you wanted to spend the effort and knew how to soder,you could. But If your previous light was a circular fluorescent bulb, then don't worry, as these LED's should last 5 to 10 times as long, asin many years.o
401494
Yes, I just finished a bath remodel using thes together. The cans are specifically made for these LED trim kits since they have no srew in socket, only the orange quick connect
2181329
It sounds like you're asking if there is a way to rewire the bulbs for CK configuration. I've seen some things online that indicate it's do-able, but it looks like a hassle. There are however other retailers like SB LEDs that sell pre-wired CK bulbs. Or you can search online for "rewire bulb for ck socket." Here's a forum discussion I came across where they had some success with switchback bulbs: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/321201-convert-non-ck-3157-led-bulbs-3157ck.html