Can these bulbs be used in recessed lights?
2009346
It's unlikely to fit. This bulb is a good 50% larger than a standard light bulb (if you see the little white logo on the side? A normal light bulb comes up to just the middle of this logo) if you were to put it next to this bulb). It is also *substantially* heavier than a normal bulb. So unless you have a good 1.5 or 2 inches of extra room in your fixture in front of a traditional bulb, this one will not fit. It also runs very hot, so you cannot put it in an enclosed space, it needs airflow or it will overheat.
2009347
Yes, they can, and what's nice is the top inch will hang out and light up the whole room. (Unless you use your recessed as spot lights then they will not work that way.)
2009348
Yes the bulb can be used in recessed fixtures where the fixture allows for sufficient heat dissipation and airflow (just the same as for a standard 60W incandescent bulb), and is rated for an A21 bulb size. See http://store.lifx.co/pages/e26-27-edison-a21-info-sheet for the exact dimensions.
2009349
It depends. The bulbs are rather large and quite heavy. I received 8 yesterday as a reward for backing the Kickstarter campaign. One of mine is recessed in the ceiling but the hole was rather large. These get quite hot so you'll want to make sure there's plenty of room for heat dissipation.
2009350
Can you install one of these under a normal tabletop lamp with a shade? Or is it too hot to have a shade on it?
731259
yes, they are great in a recess fixtures! the best is they develop no heat at all. we have 10 small recessed and two are directly over our kitchen eating area, so with no heat you don't feel anyting.
101205
In fact these bulbs will work great in a can (recessed) light fixture. Most of the light is emitted from the round end of the bulb.
2027966
I think yes. I used them in a regular 110 volt fixture I bought from lowes. But you MUST wire the fixture to 12 volt only! Do not use regular 110volt house electric. These bulbs are pretty bright.
1668655
Our 19W Recessed Lighting fixtures are made to work with high voltage lighting system (110-120V). We do not recommend customers to modify the lights in any shape or form because it might cause damage to the light. However, if customer insists on trying, we would need to let customers know any lights that have been modified will not be covered by the 1-year product warranty.
1017979
I'm not am expert, but I don't see why not. Especially if it will be enclosed. Led lights are not affected by temperature swings like CFL bulbs.
952721
these bulbs are not intended for use in enclosed can light fixtures. a statement on this is included on the product packaging
156626
Yes as long as they fit your lamps. I use them in my kitchen ceiling, recessed, work well.
166144
This would be a problem. The adapter with the bulb measure about 7" and probably would not be recessed. Anothr problem would be the control cord sticking out of the side of the adapter. You would have to modify the recessed can to accept this.
790610
You would have to have a shroud big enough to fit the light. Other than that, I can see no reason why this wouldn't work as a recessed light. That being said you would have to have a pretty substantial sized shroud. I know in my backyard, they are not recessed.
493839
Yes these LED lights will fit into a standard recessed can. I put two in my aunt's rather dark kitchen and the results were literally light and day (pun intended). These are the brightest LED lights I could find anywhere and well worth the price.
2099318
Our 12W 4" Recessed Lighting fixture is not compatible with any housing, it is made to be installed directly to the dry wall. However, if you are looking for a recessed light that needs to be used with the cans, please refer to ASIN: B00JUO51QU
966064
They work with incandescent recessed fixtures and bulbs fine, but they don't work well with most LED recessed fixtures or bulbs. Use the non-dimmer ones instead. Works on LED if there are 3 or 4 LED lights on one switch. I think a minimum load of 40 watts is required for the switch to work correctly. Most LED lights are around 10 watts each.
187999
These bulbs maybe used in table and floor lamps, open pendant fixtures and ceiling fixtures including surface mounts but not usually in a recessed fixture. If a standard size incandescent A-shape lamps fit this should as well. Hope this was of some help.
1868473
Yes they can , They can be used any place any other light bulb can be used , They are no different than any other light bulb!
441772
Yes essentially, the only difference I can tell when installed, is the area that emits light is a slightly smaller diameter than the standard bulb. This is barely noticeable differencein my recessed light.
1213424
I'm using them pointing down in recessed canned light fixtures now. They work great. Actually I believe that is what these are made for. Dimming works well too. They do throw a slightly white light compared to incandescent bulbs, but its not garish.