Can this bulb be used in an open air and downward facing orientation, such as a desk lamp or reading light?
1290395
It could be used that way. Just be forewarned that it is a large bulb at 5" in length, not including the screw in base. It's about 2 1/2 in diameter and a bit heavy. It's also very very bright. I have it in an upright lamp with a shade. It's great for reading, sewing and close up work. Keep in mind that is a quite bright white light.
1290396
I believe it will work in any orientation. But be warned, the higher wattage bulbs are BRIGHT!
1290397
Yes you can. We have it in a ceiling Tiffany glass fixture that is so dark most bulbs would not give enough light. The bulb is big, so it hangs down below the glass and does a good job of lighting the room. The bulb is very bright!
1290398
It is incredibly bright, so if you're not going to make eye contact with it, go for it. If you will keep making eye contact with the bulb, I'd avoid it.
1353126
This lamp is made to tilt. My spouse uses it to knit and it works great. The bulb itself would not lend itself to being upright.
913758
Yes. I have two mounted in the same exact type of fixtures and they work excellent. In fact, in my opinion, they work better upside down than in a conventional lamp due to the design of the bulb. The lower part has no light output so there are "dark" areas that you can clearly see through a lamp shade.
1595639
Vertical placement seems to work best, but if horizontal, aim the sensor end of the bulb toward where outside visitors approach from, is my guess.
1048790
They have changed this bulb and the sensor no longer rotates. So, it is possible if you screw it in, it may face the back of the fixture. Not good.
1761247
Sorry RickyDarts this lamp is more for task lighting. I use mine on a computer desk with the light downward. Sounds like you need more of a spotlight.
1834726
Yes, it can. I use a regular light bulb and one side and a CFL in the other.... I would just be careful about the size of the CFL.
1318352
I have this lamp in a fixture in a laundry room, it has a radius of about 180 degrees so the back side of the bulb is dark.
1223530
NO! In an enclosed space, it will overheat & burn out almost immediately. The 75-watt & lower bulbs will work, however.
684099
Yes, you can. The neck is very flexible, you can angle any degree you want. I purchased 4 lamps already. You won't regret.
1332314
yes you could, but the lamp has three individual "bulbs" if your not high enough they may not light the whole work area evenly...
2182655
Its a light like any other. I am not sure about its performance upside down but with proper ventilation it should be ok. I love this light. Have you emailed the manufacturer?
1970267
Yes, to both questions. It's a big bulb, though, and it might be too big for a ceiling fan. Also, it's not a "pretty" bulb, so if the light fixture is downward-facing, it might not look good. Regarding mixing bulbs, that's no problem at all. I do that all the time in my fixtures.
1012457
Sure. Give yourself clearance. The cap into the ceiling will be at an angle but the light will hang straight with gravity. Its a good lamp - the longer we live with it, the more I like it.
1965687
It can but you won't be happy. It is designed like a spotlight so very little is transmitted sideways. I had it in a fixture and only a small amount of light reflected out so it was more of a glow than a real light.
853607
You can mount the bulb in any direction. The light output is typical of a regular incandescent light bulb. So the light comes out of the bulb evenly all around it. You will be very happy with the LED bulb.
1919763
The swivel does move the bulb. I would say you can move it about 7 degrees or so.