Led bulbs need ventilation and a rubber gasket would prevent proper ventilation.
Can feit led bulbs be used in enclosed fixtures.
The other reason to buy enclosed fixture rated bulbs is to use them outside.
To use a bulb in an enclosed fixture it has to be designed to handle the heat of the enclosed space.
Yes just because a light bulb is rated for enclosed fixtures doesn t mean it requires an enclosed fixture.
Because totally enclosed fixtures do not allow air to circulate around the lamp it causes heat to build up which can lead to performance issues.
Or perhaps it is better to say that they should not be used.
Though cfls and led bulbs do not produce nearly as much heat as incandescents they are more sensitive to heat which can affect their performance.
Yes as long as the fixture does not have a rubber gasket.
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Unfortunately due to the heat entrapment of enclosed fixtures not all led light bulbs can be used.
Led bulbs need ventilation and a rubber gasket would prevent proper ventilation.
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.
It is not advisable because the main reason for choosing led lights over cfl or incandescent bulbs will be diluted.
In the open air that s not a concern.
Yes as long as the fixture does not have a rubber gasket.