Any idea if this grease would help indoor incandescent bulbs from burning out prematurely? Since it's conductive it couldn't hurt could it?
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I don't think you would see any improved reliability in the life cycle of an incandescent bulb by using conductive dielectric grease. The filament of an incandescent bulb is enclosed in a glass housing, therefore, it's longevity would likely depend on the quality systems and materials that go into the manufacturing process. Dielectric grease helps in automotive settings because forms a barrier that helps to keep out moisture from wire harness connections, switches and electrical interfaces. Incandescent bulbs can be purchased on the cheap, since the introduction of compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs. CFLs and LEDs are also last longer and are more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs. Good luck.
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I use dimmable bulbs and they work great. Not sure on the insulation where I have them it is not insulated.
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It will do fine with a cfl. Make sure you are using cfls in rooms that typically are lit for 30 minutes at a time and not areas that are quick on and off like a bathroom. Otherwise you will shorten life of bulb and receive no energy savings.
128706
Because it uses LED and not a conventional incandescent bulb, you won't feel any heat. However, I don't know how efficient this lamp is and how leaving it on for hours and hours at a time will affect the longevity of this lamp.
1146488
CF bulbs will not provide heat like incandescent bulbs. If you are counting on heat from you overhead lighting then stay away from the CF.
1694588
I wouldn't if there is any chance for it to get greasy. You would have to hand clean the crystals on it and then I'm not too sure what you would clean the shade with. It's a beautiful light but to be around grease...would not recommend.
1032324
You can't leave the light on for any length of time with a conventional incandescent light (the old-fashioned light bulbs) because of the heat generated--it will blister the shade. I guess you could try one of the CFL or LED bulbs which generate way less heat. Why don't you buy one of the banker's lamps with the glass shades, they are about the same price, come in green and amber shades, and you can run any type of bulb--that is what I finally had to do, get a replacement shade for my old lamp and send this normandie one back because it blistered--it was a fire hazard.
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I know from my own use that the "bulb" doesn't get too hot to touch, but the ceramic base of it does get hot. Personally, I wouldn't put one in a fully enclosed lighting fixture for that reason. It IS a great light bulb, however. Wonderful lighting in my desk lamp.
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It is not recommended to use the light in enclosed fixture not due to safety but due to the impact on lifetime of the lamp. LEDs do not like heat and depending on the heat generated in the application, the hours of usage, the life of the lamp may be shortened. The lamp features over temperature protection. In the event the ambient temperature of the application gets too warm (exceeds 45C) the lamp will dim down to allow it to cool off. Replace and forget!
1009093
It shouldn't - what shortens the life of a CFL is putting it in an enclosed fixture where the heat can build up
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I have installed LED bulbs in my refrigerator in place of the 40W incandescent. They work fine. In theory, the ambient temperature should not affect a LED from functioning, unlike CFLs that take a while to warm up so the mercury can vaporize. In fact, the power supply in the LED bulb should operate more efficiently and last longer the colder it is
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Yes, you should never touch any halogen light bulb with your bare skin because your body oil reacts to the heat generate by the bulb and it literally quick fries and burns out. I use a tissue or several pieces of toilet paper, perhaps a pair of latex gloves would work also.
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My experience was not good using them on 500W par 64 cans, they melted within minutes, so 100 W - if they are far away from the light they MAY be OK but I would not guarantee it. My smaller cans with 75W get pretty hot and warp the more expensive gels because the bulbs are about 1 inch away, so these would likely melt too. The PAR 64 cans held the gels about 10 inches away and as I noted they melted in minutes. These would work well for LED or fluorescent lights, but incandescent lights were a no-go for me.
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Use rubber, latex or neoprene gloves . . . or clean cotton ones. The object is not to leave any dirt or especially oil (from your skin or anything else) on the bulb. It will extend the life of the bulb. By the way, I use a dimmer (Lutron Maestro) with these and, not only is indirect lighting nice for mood, it saves electricity and allows the bulbs to last longer (not as hot). Bright when I need it, otherwise not. Best wishes.
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This item works great in any regular lamp - it's output and heat are very low and should be fine in most household outlets - HOWEVER** make sure your fixture is BIG ENOUGH to FIT THE GIANT BULB :) hope this helps but they are a great product !!!
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I believe it could be used in an enclosed fixture. I have my 18 watt Cree bulb in a table lamp, and there is no heat generated as would be typical with a 100 watt incandescent light bulb.
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I've been using flourescent bulbs in mine without any problem. Hope that helps!