Is the light fixture sealed so bugs won't get in?
1476963
Yes it is sealed. It's a very nice fixture. Does not wobble. Good lighting and good fan speed
448768
I honestly never had this problem. What I made sure to do is that when I put up the lights I made sure that it was low humidity. Seems to me that the failure has to do w/ humidity if using it outdoors. If inside #1 that A-shouldn't be a problem and B-regardless of using it indoors or outdoors if you go slowly it shouldn't be a problem. I haven't lost a light yet and I've been using these a bit over 2 months now. Also I believe if you bring it to an electronics store like Best Buy and buy some double sided electrical tape that's thin and about the same width that should take care of the problem safely. Don't buy masking or regular shipping tape as that is unsafe. If you have other concerns I'd contact Tao Electronics directly as they're very helpful and their email support is open 24/7. Hope this helps you out.
619658
The screws that hold the light bulbs are already on the fixtures. You have to unscrew them to put the light bulbs in.
539773
Yes, it's a complete sealed light with a 50' wire attached. It shouldn't be too hard to install although nothing is ever totally easy it seems. Be sure it is on a GFCI circuit. Be sure to use some soft putty to seal the conduit opening where the wire enters the junction box that powers the light. Otherwise chlorine vapors from the pool will corrode any switches, screws or connections in that junction box over time.
1672284
Yes, bottom of the light is sealed. We've had fan in an outdoor gazebo for nearly 5 years and it has performed well and still looks good.
895391
it is waterproof as I am using it. It inserts (sits flush) in the socket intended for it. The rubber seal that surrounds the light is very snug. when I pulled out the old light fixture to replace it with the new one, there was no evidence of water leaks. I am using it on a horse trailer as the brake light.
2126903
I don't have any experience with these lights in outdoors fixtures, but they look pretty well sealed and I wouldn't expect a problem in an enclosed fixture.
1143011
l don't know for certain, but this light set does not appear to be weatherproof. It seems like any exposure to moisture would, at minimum, ruin the butterflies.
980798
No. It's sealed. But the bulb lasts effectively forever, so there isn't a reason to change them.
1252267
For my unit I didn't have to take out the screen to install it. So, never had a problem with bugs. However, I just double checked my unit, and from what I can tell there are no gaps or cracks large enough for bugs to come through, unless they're ants maybe.
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.
1672281
The bottom is sealed (the only opening is at the top -- you drop the globe down via hand-tightened screws to get to the bulb). Bugs can't get in easily, but about once a year I have to take off the globe and clean it because tiny bugs (gnats) somehow make it inside.
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.
1849716
The light inside this is very dim, so no insect came inside. That is what my experience.
1026435
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.
1229939
I think the fixture would need to be enclosed as the light has vents. Also with the sensor being on the bottom it wouldn't register movement it can't see.
880562
It will work in a fully enclosed fixture but does not have to be fully enclosed