Can these be used in the ceiling where i have a frosted glass dome light fixture covering it or does it have to be in an open area.
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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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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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Either open or enclosed is fine; the bulb produces very little heat. Just insure your glass dome has enough space for this bulb; it is a bit tall
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I can't imagine why they would not work in an enclosed fixture... They are slightly larger in diameter than a traditional bulb, but they fit into my glass shades OK.
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I don't know about decorative, but they are frosted for use in a vanity or bathroom fixture. Meaning that the bulbs themselves do not need to be covered by a shade.However, please be aware that they are not "instant on." I am using these bulbs in the same fixture with non-LED bulbs. The LED bulbs light up half a second after the non-LED bulbs, which is disconcerting.
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I used them in my garage. I used them as a surface mount where porcelain fixtures once were. Not sure what you mean by an open tin ceiling. They do not have a place to use s hooks and jack chain if you want to hang them. They are thin gage steal and I would not screw into the side to mount. . If I needed to attach to a wall I would either use an angle bracket to attach the top of the fixture to the wall or build a shelf and attach to the bottom of it.
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I use them with enclosed fixtures so far without any issues. However the thing to remember is how they fit dimension wise. My ceiling lights are enclosed and are big enough to accomodate the extra length of the bulb. Also, I have noticed the heat factor is low compared to incandescent bulbs, so in my opinion these bulbs are just fine for enclosed fixtures.Hope this helps
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Not really a good choice for that application. A better choice would be a light fixture cover that goes over the fixture that allow the heat to escape but not air. The cover allows for insulation to blown over it while protecting the light fixture and allowing for the heat from the bulb to harmlessly escape. Amazon sells Tenmat Insulation fixture covers for different light styles. Once you put it on, you can seal it to the ceiling floor with foam, then cover it insulation to prevent any fire hazard.
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The packaging indicates you should not use these bulbs in a completely enclosed fixture. It doesn't say if there are safety concerns, or if the primary concern is decreased bulb life due to heat generation (which is minimal anyway).
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I have used them in all the fixtures in my house for months now, dropped my energy bill by 20%. I have several dome type ceiling fixture that are enclosed, i have also used them outside, exposed to the weather and as of yet, they all work great. I have had one bulb out of the 20+ that I purchased go bad. If by totally enclosed luminary you mean a sealed outside light fixture, I have not.
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They are not rated for outside. The vents would allow weather to get in to the socket. You could enclose them but the stock lamp burns very hot. I have replaced the lamp with an LED par 38 and they burn much cooler. Still not weather proof but could be containable.
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I used them as dome lights but I am sure as long as you Dont submerse them in water they should be good. Tiny amounts of moisture won't short or damage them. And they a SMD LEDs so you can always dry them without damaging them.
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Yes you can. We have it in a ceiling Tiffany glass fixture that is so dark most bulbs would not give enough light. The bulb is big, so it hangs down below the glass and does a good job of lighting the room. The bulb is very bright!
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I'm using it in a open ceiling fixture on the front porch. The porch is not enclosed but is protected from the rain.
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I see a lot of "I don't think so's". Has anybody actually tried these in a light fixture. Some say it needs direct like but others say they have the sensor pointed backward toward house and ambient light works fine. I would like to know if somebody actually tried these in a recessed can light. And I removed my diffuser glass covers because it caused too much heat and bulbs were blowing. The sensor would still be recessed into the can but only a few inches from the edge and not blocked by large trim ring and glass diffuser.
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Should be okay anywhere you would put a regular halogen flat light. The LED lights are sealed within a glass case.
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I just did it and it worked fine, so yes they can be. But they are wall mounted so I.m not sure about them being the only light in the room, they can be bent a small amount to give the bulb more light but I wouldn't use it as the only light source.
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I've been able to use these on my outdoor deck, but I would only do so if there is minimal moisture and the light fixture is covered.
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I have this installed in a fixture that is fully open to the elements but it is covered by my patio. As a CFL bulb, they are not recommended to be in completely enclosed fixtures so I would imagine it is okay as long as it is not open to rain and heavy wind.