Can these bulbs be used in pendant lights without a cover? Previous bulbs we ordered said in fine print the had to be in a fixture with a cover.
1677073
I don't know but I will assume not as these end up burning out very quickly covered can't imagine they will last uncoved esp if outside !!!
1677074
They are awfully bright. I can't imagine not covering them. In my landscape lights outside they burn out every four to eight weeks, and are very hot. Hope this helps.
287177
No, an outside fixture that exposes the light bulbs to the weather should not have "regular" bulbs... such bulbs are intended to used inside, protected from the weather. You must use an exterior bulb, easy to find in a flood lamp, also in energy efficient flood/spot bulbs. Be careful to check that the bulb is able to stand up to rain and snow hitting it, even when it is hot. Of course if you put the fixture inside a "box" and shine the light out a window, regular bulbs can be successfully used LOL.
1962642
No you can leave the covers on. It adds to the coolness of these lights. Did you know that KC has a 25 year warranty on every component, even burnt bulbs ? I had a problem with one of my lights not working, they sent me a brand new replacement.
995859
Not a good idea if the ceiling fan has an enclosed cover. These bulbs are halogen and get hot and have a small candelabra base. I don't think your ceiling fan has a candelabra base.
1494122
What do you mean by an enclosed fixture? Though i don't see why not. I've been replacing the bulbs in my house and others because of the lower power use/heat generation. Low energy bulbs are saving me tons of money. Since there is far less heat generation I don't see why this would be an issue.
902754
Good question but I have not needed a bulb yet . If you trouble try lowes or Home Depot they usually have a good selection of bulbs .
988988
These bulbs are not sealed like the standard bulb (having a glass cover all around). If you use these LED's, they will need to be in a protective lens cover that is water tight. Also, you may want to use dielectric grease on the socket area to prevent corrosion.
263466
Where did you see they were suitable for totally enclosed luminaries? I don't see that anywhere. The heatsinks on them get too hot to touch. These are my first LED bulbs, and from what I've read some get hot and some don't. So I don't know if that is going to affect them; being on all the time, or being totally enclosed. I don't see how the plastic globe part of them doesn't melt unless it's some kind of high-temp plastic.
1152170
The top and bottom are open so the bulbs would be exposed. I don't think they should be used outdoors but technically they can
731216
Uses standard bulb, but does not have a filter cover...You will want to use a soft white standard or soft LED bulb with this fixture.
322119
Make sure you follow the instructions that come with the bulb. Many CFLs are not suitable for enclosed fixtures (such as glass globes where there is no ventilation to dissipate heat). I've installed CFLs in an enclosed ceiling fixture and the CFLs failed in less than a year. But the CFLs that I installed in lamps with open-air lampshades are still working after several years.
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I have not used these bulbs in a light stand. I have them in my garages and barns and I "really" like them. I know that I get a really long life when I use them in an overhead light socket. Sorry that I am not much help with your question.
1111037
no cover, it is open at the bottom. the bulb sits rather high into the fixture so it is not hanging out of the bottom though.
1031202
I do not own any LED bulbs yet so I am unable to answer this question. I do use an have put in a spiral CFL bulb with no problems. Thanks.
429629
I have this installed in a fixture that is fully open to the elements but it is covered by my patio. As a CFL bulb, they are not recommended to be in completely enclosed fixtures so I would imagine it is okay as long as it is not open to rain and heavy wind.
1810347
You would use very low watt, the candle type bulb. I ordered these and they were too small for my lighting fixture and I'm looking to sell them, they are brand new.
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I just called CREE and the customer service rep told me that the 40, 60, and 70W replacement bulbs are ok for an enclosed fixture. The 100W bulb is not.