Can these be used in outdoor (enclosed) fixtures and withstand cold Chicago winters?
1350845
Yes, as long as not exposed to direct rain or water, they build up very little heatshould do fine
1350846
They work in the mountains of Colorado at 9,000 feet below zero F. Not sure how to compare to Chicago.
1350847
They don't get hot so I imagine they'd do OK. Not sure how many candelabra base fixtures are available for you to put these in. Many outdoor lamps come pre-installed with LED bulbs these days. I just bought two of them at my local store and they look great.
1350848
I have tried them in an outdoor lamppost enclosure (rainproof) but they do not last due to degradation from the humidity. < 6 months even with occasional use. I am in the Southeastern USA; maybe in low-humidity regions they would last longer.
2283357
Yes they can be used outdoors. I have had mine outside for about over a year. They work perfectly, rain or shine.
641143
I really don't see why not. I have mostly used them indoors, but I do have one in my garage now where it gets quite cold. They run very cool, but LED's have been used for years outdoors in Christmas decorations, so unlike the CFL's they can withstand cold temperatures.
1007951
I believe so. The lights themselves are not water resistant, but there should be a layer of rubber-like protective coating that should keep the lights from getting wet. I would not trust these to last long outside in the weather but if they were to get damp or slightly wet it shouldn't be a problem.
43491
Yes, they can be used outside provided they are installed in a weatherproof, waterproof enclosure. I use them as accent landscape lighting to light the peaks of my home and they look great. Not to bright but not too dark.
1766738
Please disregard my previous answer; hit the wrong key. No, I wouldn't use it outside, totally exposed to the weather. People have used these in their garages, but never completely outside. I use them in my basement, which works really well, but these light fixtures were actually designed to be used in photography applications. People just adapt them for use in their houses and garages.
259972
I've been able to use these on my outdoor deck, but I would only do so if there is minimal moisture and the light fixture is covered.
215059
I'm not sure but they don't get overly hot so it would be ok for those fixtures .
1232301
It's doesn't say anywhere I can find that they are made for outdoor use. But I have been using them in an enclosed lamp fixture outdoors successfully for two months now.
1121441
I used them for an outside fixture and had no issues. But its only been a year. So far so good
568702
I would think so, I've used them in enclosed and non-enclosed fixtures with no problems.
1820836
They seem to be very heavy duty, and are "commercial". So they may survive the winter. However, I am taking my in this fall and replacing w Christmas lights. They'll last longer that way.
1261890
You have to contact the company. I only use them for interior remodeling. Some LEDs can't be used in a sealed outdoor light fixture because of heat build up.
600110
I don't see why that would be a problem. They aren't like florescent bulbs that need to stay warm or take forever to warm up if they're cold. LED's don't care much about ambient temperature.
1208238
These lights are not meant for outdoor use, as they are not sealed to keep moisture out. You may be able to use them under an overhang where they are protected from the weather but they wouldn't last long where I live in New England.
663292
We are using these in a dry outdoor location, as recessed lights in our porch roof. They do look weather resistant to some degree, but we have not tried them in exposed places. They do turn on instantly at full brightness at zero degrees, which is good, unlike the CFLs we used to use.
1165357
I don' know if they are intended for outdoor use. However, I live near a beach and almost everything reacts to the humid and ocean spray conditions. After about 2 years these fixtures have held up very well.