Is this fixture rated for indoor only, or can it be mounted outside?
578851
I purchased this light fixture and mine is mounted outside in my entry way. Works nicely! I would not mount it somewhere that it could get wet.
578852
I mounted on my covered front porch. Works great and with the daylight sensor, we never turn off the switch.
1375674
This light is an outdoor, waterproof model. Your electrical box should also be rated outdoor; available at Amazon, Lowes, Home Depot, etc.
1764354
The box doesn't say it's damp rated anywhere, so I would say no. A chandelier with uplights is especially vulnerable to moisture since water can drip down into the sockets. Most damp rated/wet rated fixtures for outdoor use will have down lights with a weather resistant top or if their uplights, they'll be enclosed in something weather resistant. Even if this was set back on a porch, where rain won't reach it, I'd worry about the metal corroding with time.
1612819
It is supposed to be indoor or outdoor. But I wonder, especially with the connector, if it's good to have it exposed to direct rain. We have ours mounted on a covered porch. I'd wrap the connector in electrical tape or heat-shrink tubing and mount it under the eaves.
1687279
yes, the fixture is designed for outdoor installation. I installed mine in December and its works great. I would have liked to have a motion sensor on it along with the photo cell.
646411
Can this be used outdoors in a mostly enclosed (bottom is slightly open) post fixture?
2136226
The glass is very loose, and I don't think it would take a high wind. You could put a dab of epoxy in the corners if you can get your hand up there to change the bulbs. My electrician is here installing mine so I asked him about being outdoors. He said as long as the electrical box where the wiring come from is weather tight you are ok. The fixture itself should be fine outside.
1893637
Don't think it's because your using outdoors, it's labeled for indoor or out door use. I use two of them in my outdoor security lights, and have not had any problems. My lights are protected by the roof overhang, but even if they weren't the fixture is sealed well enough to keep the weather out. it sound like others have mentioned, a loose bulb, or a loose electrical wire connection
932266
i don't believe so; i would never use outside.... it is a beautiful fixture though
149118
The fixture certainly is not weather proof but could be used in a protected area
1431677
Yes, it's designed to mount outdoors. There are two holes in the base that you can use to secure it to something.
1856170
I know this is an old question, but I've had one in our pole light which is inside a fixture of course, but still completely outside. It's worked for over 2 years in -25ºF weather and 100ºF+ weather so I would have NO problem suggesting these for use outside as long as they're not open to the elements. Best 10 bucks I've spent! I now have 5 of these and not one failure.
577439
They are rated for indoor/outdoor use. And enjoy! They are fantastic bulbs.
1431681
In the description it says it is safe for outdoor installation, we never installed it outside. The base shown in the image has screw holes in it and is what you would use to mount it outside. It comes with screws to be able to mount it to a wall or some type of support.
1076654
I have mine outside, they are not a water tight fixture but they are well protected from the elements. I have not had any problems, they have been up for about 3 months. So far so good!!
1341920
I use it indoors as a fixture for fluorescent lights for my reptiles. I agree with Carolyn L that it would be ok outside away from water.
802057
This product is for outside wall mounting only and not meant for recessed areas. You may however drill new holes provided the recessed area will accept the new fixture.