Will these work in a "base-up" orientation? I'm concerned that they may not cool well enough when inserted into a hanging globe chandelier.
1969246
I only am using them base down, but they are cool enough to touch (and even wrap my hand around and hold them) even after being on for an hour.
1969247
My bulbs are installed in a horizontal orientation under a metal dome that is only 4 inches deep. At the highest output setting I can still handle the lit bulbs. The base is the warmest area of the bulb, so 'base-up' is probably the best orientation.
1969248
I use them in fan lights base up without problems, to my knowledge. I also use them in outdoor fixtures with base down.
1969249
Yes. It works just fine in that orientation. I have three of them in a "base-up" orientation and don't have any problems with cooling or being too hot.
538036
I would say that they might not lay flat due to the wiring as they anoted sighed to be mounted under cabinets. Also if you do place them on to of a book case take care that other objects do not come into contact with the lamps as they do get rather hot and may cause a fire.
1390858
They will not work. They are exclusively made for smaller bulbs such as for chandelier's (window candle size). They are also pretty good quality for the price and fit quite snug to the bulbs on my chandelier, no bending room to even try for a larger fit.
1984899
Depending on how you plan on setting them up, on house facing down, underneath, shining from side? I used them for accent lighting, casting on my brick on my house mounted in the fascia. But, they do put out a fair amount of light.
100427
These can be mounted vertically (as I have a pair) or horizontally. May require removal of screws to position the mounting base properly. The screws that Danusia complains about will be oriented at the top and bottom edges (it sounds like she got a returned/repacked fixture - the glue would have been the sticker residue). You may consider the incandescent version (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002VB5696) with halogen bulbs. I am using 40-watters that throw more light than standard 60-watt T10s. CFLs aren't really suited for the short on/off cycles in a bath.
2074140
I asked my husband, who installed ours, he said they will not mount upside down. The fixture is held in by little screws and gravity. He feels the would fall off
1947167
I installed them in a low-voltage outdoor lighting system. They worked regardless of base orientation.
1951379
Should be fine as long as you mount them relatively straight in both directions. In the extreme case where they are mounted upright the manufacturer's vertical and horizontal mounting recommendations (level to the ground and within 10 degrees of head-on) would be flipped.
216778
Yes but they would be VERY dim. Night light replacements.Odd coincidence, because I just put in candelabra to medium base adapters in my overhead fan so I could get MORE light.
98668
Probably. There is a metal piece you screw on each light outlet after putting the globe on. 4 of 5 of them were well fitted however one did not tighten well but would probably hold or you could use electrical tape to make it tighter. Also if you use energy saving lights you have to get the compact ones. Even then the globe is barely tall enough to cover it. If mounting facing down you will see the light bulb.
2074141
I suppose you could just install them upside down. Doesn't seem like a good solution to what you're trying to accomplish though. They make fixtures designed to light stairways safely and properly.
841102
I have mine vertical with no problem, however I have a fan on it. The cooler you keep the bulb the longer it will last.
853608
They are great for reverse mounting. they are designed to project light out and will do a great job. actually LED'S may prefer to be upside down to allow the heat to rise from the base.
566318
These would be perfect. The globes are approx. 8 inch diameter they hold 60 watt bulbs. We purchased a dimmer switch for ours.
793693
I don't see why not. In our application (ceiling fan), they are installed in a horizontal position.
215062
I use them with enclosed fixtures so far without any issues. However the thing to remember is how they fit dimension wise. My ceiling lights are enclosed and are big enough to accomodate the extra length of the bulb. Also, I have noticed the heat factor is low compared to incandescent bulbs, so in my opinion these bulbs are just fine for enclosed fixtures. Hope this helps
793696
Yes - the bulbs can be upside down in the lamp without a problem. The lamps we have them in our sideways.