They therefore don t react well when there s heat build up and the led bulb lifespan can be reduced if they re used within an enclosed light fixtures.
Can philips led bulbs be used in enclosed fixtures.
If the value is no the bulb should not be used in enclosed fixtures.
This is because leds dissipate their own waste heat and are designed to do so in very small surface area i e.
Using led lights in light fixtures is not fatal or lethal.
It is not advisable because the main reason for choosing led lights over cfl or incandescent bulbs will be diluted.
If the value for enclosed fixture rated is yes that means the light bulb can be used in enclosed fixtures.
Edit answer for another 8 minutes generally speaking almost all led and cfl bulbs and most other ones too are not rated for enclosed fixture use and commonly not for inverted base up configuration either.
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.
Just around the surface of the bulb it s not like the bulb has a fan to blow the heat away.