Are these rated for outside use in landscape ground lamps used to uplight monuments? The concern is for possible moisture and temperature extremes.
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They are completely sealed. I use them outside for dock lighting. But, keep in mind if you are using then for up lighting you might be better served to get a bulb with a 30 or 60 degree beam spread. These lights are unidirectional.
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I don't know the answer to that, but I can tell you that I use them in the hood range above my stove. Boiling water for a long time tends to temporarily short them. I'd say you'll need to have a good seal around them. I believe the issue is moisture and not heat.
1026437
I use them outdoors, they have a clear gel coating on them so I'd say they are weather resistant. Power supply voltage and regulation is critical with these they won't last long with a non regulated supply. I run the ones I have at 12.8 volts and they've lasted for six months all night every night. I've run some of these bulbs with a power supply which stated 12vdc but was actually putting over 16volts needless to say these bulbs lasted about 2 weeks before flickering and burning out. They will last a long time with proper power supply.
1026438
I have been using mine in my low voltage outdoor lighting and only one has failed in 6 months. the others shine bright. I think my original halogen bulbs would fail in about 3 months. I live in Arizona though, we don't get much rain.
837389
Yes I think they stated they were ok for outdoor. We have used them outdoors for lighting a lawn area but take them in after the event
1211241
I used them outdoors and had no problem, but not for an extended time. I viewed them like Christmas lights, but I'm not sure what they are rated for. I tossed the boxes last year.
1213549
NOHowever, they are not water proof and with exposed contacts, could short out. Note that the center for a connection is supposed to be positive but often is not. The lamps will not work unless polarity is correct, they are diodes after all.
785706
I use them in outdoor motion lights and they work fine. The lights are mounted up under the eaves a bit so they don't get direct rain.
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.
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The box doesn't say it's damp rated anywhere, so I would say no. A chandelier with uplights is especially vulnerable to moisture since water can drip down into the sockets. Most damp rated/wet rated fixtures for outdoor use will have down lights with a weather resistant top or if their uplights, they'll be enclosed in something weather resistant. Even if this was set back on a porch, where rain won't reach it, I'd worry about the metal corroding with time.
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I doubt it. We had to replace these lights where we had them because they were on too long and seemed to overheat. I doubt they could be used outside. They're pretty sensitive lights.
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Hi Judi, excuse me if I answer this twice, I hit the send button by mistake. I have not used these in the rain but use them in glass housings outside. If exposure to rain is not a factor then I would not hesitate to use in sensor lamps. Do not use these with dimmer switches. When outside in freezing temps they require a minute to warm up to full brightness. You might check out G.E.'s website for their recommendation for outside exposer to the elements . ...Now that you mention it I am going to install one of these in my lamp outside that is exposed to the weather. We'll see how they work. Hope this helped....Kem Hi Judi, excuse me if I answer this twice, I hit the send button by mistake. I have not used these in the rain but use them in glass housings outside. If exposure to rain is not a factor then I would not hesitate to use in sensor lamps. Do not use these with dimmer switches. When outside in freezing temps they require a minute to warm up to full brightness. You might check out G.E.'s website for their recommendation for outside exposer to the elements . ...Now that you mention it I am going to install one of these in my lamp outside that is exposed to the weather. We'll see how they work.... » Read More Hi Judi, excuse me if I answer this twice, I hit the send button by mistake. I have not used these in the rain but use them in glass housings outside. If exposure to rain is not a factor then I would not hesitate to use in sensor lamps. Do not use these with dimmer switches. When outside in freezing temps they require a minute to warm up to full brightness. You might check out G.E.'s website for their recommendation for outside exposer to the elements . ...Now that you mention it I am going to install one of these in my lamp outside that is exposed to the weather. We'll see how they work. Hope this helped....Kem « Show Less
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It is designed for use in dry areas, and non-enclosed, non-dimmable fixtures. So outdoor use is not recommended.
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The short answer is NO! I bought these to use with my landscape lighting as Christmas decoration and they began to melt immediately. I am using 75W halogen.
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!!
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I know this is an old question, but I've had one in our pole light which is inside a fixture of course, but still completely outside. It's worked for over 2 years in -25ºF weather and 100ºF+ weather so I would have NO problem suggesting these for use outside as long as they're not open to the elements. Best 10 bucks I've spent! I now have 5 of these and not one failure.
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These are meant for open use in a chandelier, which is how I have been using them. If they were protected there should be no problem with using them outdoors. They are good bulbs.
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The light output is roughly that of a 30 to 40 watt bulb so it would not be bright. That said, I bet these would work great for landscaping. I used one for the balcony light and it works wonderfully - another lights up a silk tree in the corner and the effect is very cool. Too much exposure to the weather might not be too friendly for the bulb so keep that in mind. My first bulb, btw, has lasted over a year now.
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I can't honestly answer. I used the lights around my flower beds and used the stakes. They seem to be good lights though well made. Care must be taken handling the bulbs so you don't get oil from your hands on the bulbs. It's been long enough ago that they were installed I don't know. Sorry.
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Don't know--I use them outside in our landscape lights. These are not screw-in lights--they have two prongs on them.