Can Feit Led Bulbs Be Used In Enclosed Fixtures

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Can feit led bulbs be used in enclosed fixtures.

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. Unfortunately due to the heat entrapment of enclosed fixtures not all led light bulbs can be used. Yes as long as the fixture does not have a rubber gasket. Using led lights in light fixtures is not fatal or lethal.

Yes just because a light bulb is rated for enclosed fixtures doesn t mean it requires an enclosed fixture. 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. Led bulbs need ventilation and a rubber gasket would prevent proper ventilation. To use a bulb in an enclosed fixture it has to be designed to handle the heat of the enclosed space.

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. Yes as long as the fixture does not have a rubber gasket. The other reason to buy enclosed fixture rated bulbs is to use them outside. It is not advisable because the main reason for choosing led lights over cfl or incandescent bulbs will be diluted.

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. Can your led s be used in an enclosed fixture.