Can this be used in a regular outdoor light fixture(not one specifically a motion fixture)?
1351471
Yes it's excellent for outdoor light but wont recommend using it for motion-detection.
1351472
Yes, that's what I was using it for - as uplighting on some trees in the backyard. But unfortunately I had to return it because rain water accumulated inside the bulb and it shorted out. Whether that was due to the socket fixture not fitting well, the rubber seal not being tight enough or some other reason - I don't really know.
1351473
I have mine on a timer for 4-5 hours per night. I have a standard ground fixture with a stake. It's sitting 4 inches above the grass. The fixture is the $4 kind on Amazon. It will not seal the bulb to the fixture with the circular rubber seal that comes with the fixture, bulb to wide at bottom and it won't scrw all the way in......So I used a special outdoor "coaxial" tape, good for cables. It's like elec tape, but a bit like play-dough...Seals the area between the bulb and the fixture really well. You could use standard elec tape I guess...
1351474
If it is an outdoor bulb, yes, it will work no differently. The motion detector simply switches on/off, but the bulb is not part of the equation. ANy outdoor bulb will work if it screws into the socket.
646411
Can this be used outdoors in a mostly enclosed (bottom is slightly open) post fixture?
2255055
Absolutely, the bulb can be used with adapters for other sockets as well. The light fixture itself would be your limitation on indoor/outdoor. LED have great shock resistance (wind blowing branches or shake light) door slamming near fixture.
1941685
Is it really? "Compatible" not just that it will light up but it will light up and not burn out in days or weeks. In my experience, motion sensors don't play nice with CFLs. I've tried several brands in a protected outdoor floodlight fixture and all have died an early death ranging from days to maybe 6-18 months at best. It gets tripped by our dog for maybe an hour or less total on-time every night.Maybe it's time to invest in some LED PAR38s or BR40s.
583881
I am not sure but I put it on an outdoor light fixture and it did not work so I don't use it
1868472
Hi Brenda: I don't see why not. I used mine in an outdoor porch light and it works fine. It also throws quite a bit of light.
2072547
I cannot answer that, I put mine in an outdoor fixture with the bottom open
2045548
I don't see why it would be more or less appropriate for outside use than an incandescent bulb...I imagine having it get overly wet is not a good idea.
932266
i don't believe so; i would never use outside.... it is a beautiful fixture though
2255053
I have never seen or heard of a (gu-10) outdor light fixture yet, this doesnt mean they don't exist or if it can't be made. If the fixture is listed for outdoor use and is UL approved go for it, I don't know why you would use these bulbs for outdoor use, because they're are bigger and better stuff out there. I have a big led spotlight instead of those 100 watt incandescent spot light, it does its job.
507009
Yes, I use this as an outdoor motion-sensor security light and it is very bright and seems that it will last a very long tie.
719487
As long as the fixture does not have any direct rain or is not in a place where condensation can drip on it, it should work OK.
1687171
I did not use it, My electrician said it will not work with the sign lighting ( outdoor), so all I can say that it is not suitable for outdoor use.
1764353
I don't think it can be used outdoors... It is a great fixture though for indoors.. :)
637544
Sure, there is no reason you could not. It fits into the space of a single pole switch. I have installed several outdoor boxes for outdoor lighting, the timer switch would work fine - I didn't do it, but no chance of any problems.
876160
I don't see why not. When I pull in my driveway the light comes on right away. I would imagine it would do same in front of garage. Plus the fixture is very appealing!
415181
I can't see why not if you have a AC to a DC converter. Don't rely on the mounting gasket, it can leak real bad. Use plenty of silicone. The light is very bright and the movement range is great!