Using an led bulb in an enclosed fixture when it isn t designed for that may cause the bulb to overheat potentially causing damage to the light bulb and fixture.
Can ge led bulbs be used in enclosed fixtures.
Unlike regular leds they can also endure the built up heat that results in a fully enclosed fixture.
It may still be possible to use your regular led bulb in the enclosed fixture but with a shortened life span and the potential for premature dimming.
However this doesn t mean there is no solution.
It is widely known now that led bulbs provide a very high lumens watt output.
If an led bulb can be used in an enclosed fixture it can definitely function within semi closed or open fixtures too.
Led a21 fully enclosed fixture rated lamps.
The above statement does not mean that cfl and incandescent bulbs can be used in place of led lights in case of enclosed light fixtures.
This is because there is a high chance of explosion of bulbs when these bulbs are fixed n enclosed light fixtures.
Now ge offers dimmable led a line lamps as an excellent option for energy savings in your fully enclosed fixtures like jelly jars and ceiling mount fixtures.
This is the case for most home fixtures but industrial lighting will be different and may raise other safety problems.
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These bulbs are as tough as they are efficient.