Can these be used outdoors in an enclosed fixture?
1017977
Generally using LED bulbs in an enclosed fixture (indoors or outdoors) is not recommended as the bulb needs free air in order to keep itself cool. If the LEDs run at too high of a temperature they will give off less light and risk shortening the life of the components. If your fixture has one side open, such as the bottom side, then it should be fine.For example, Cree's warranty is void if their bulbs are used within an enclosed fixture.
1017978
I have used similar ones in an outside post light with good results. Will install these and update is there are any issues.
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.
2061693
I have used indoor bulbs outdoors. these have a tendency to need to warm up. if you are in a colder climate you may have issues.If warmer and out of the weather I do not think you would have problems
1004146
I have some outdoors currently, but they would probably not work if they got wet. I have one in an enclosed lantern so that water can't get in.
43491
Yes, they can be used outside provided they are installed in a weatherproof, waterproof enclosure. I use them as accent landscape lighting to light the peaks of my home and they look great. Not to bright but not too dark.
2056628
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.
1262721
There is no indication that these LED lights are either indoor or outdoor. They are low voltage/wattage and therefore should not be suseptible to outdoor temperatures. I am not sure if they are waterproof though, or what would happen if rain got into them. If they are sheltered from the elements I doubt it would be an issue.
1728277
They likely could be mounted there as long as water is not going to poor directly into the top of the fixture. The connections on the sides of the fixture top can be sealed adequately so blowing moisture or rain should be fine.
853503
Sure. That is how I have them installed. However mine are under a patio cover. I wouldn't use them in the weather.
952721
these bulbs are not intended for use in enclosed can light fixtures. a statement on this is included on the product packaging
322119
Make sure you follow the instructions that come with the bulb. Many CFLs are not suitable for enclosed fixtures (such as glass globes where there is no ventilation to dissipate heat). I've installed CFLs in an enclosed ceiling fixture and the CFLs failed in less than a year. But the CFLs that I installed in lamps with open-air lampshades are still working after several years.
2141583
I second what the others said. The problem with an enclosed fixture is the heat build up shortens the life of the bulb. This bulb produces only minimal heat.
2111584
I believe that it could be used outdoors, provided it did not get wet, and was in a open ceiling or wall socket, as its not really designed for an enclosed lamp, etc.
203566
The lamps are not specifically rated for outdoor use, but I have 2 of them in the ceiling outside my front door and don't expect any problems there. My opinion is that they will be fine as long as they are not getting rain-drenched. I plan to put them in my exterior flood fixtures that are kind of funnel shaped and the bulbs fit well inside them.
741447
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.
2200380
You can certainly use these connectors for outdoor fixtures if the socket and wires are protected from the elements within an approved fixture. Neither the socket nor the wires are weather protected. They cannot be exposed to water, and I suspect if they were exposed to sunlight the UV would deteriorate them relatively quickly.
956669
I use mine inside for decorative lights in a bay window. As far as outside use I would say no.
1371732
Yes. They're regular light bulbs and can be used in appropriate light fixtures. Just ensure that your fixture is rated for outdoor use.