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YFRadical t1_ixawbl4 wrote

Looks like you got your answer already. LED should be alright they give off much less heat than old incandescent bulbs. If you’re really worried leave the light on for awhile and see for yourself if it gets hot

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GoArray t1_ixawgwu wrote

Certain LEDs still get hot, though not nearly as hot as their dated incandescent counterparts.

Easiest test, put the bulb(s) in a lamp, leave in on for 5 minutes or w.e., are they safe to the touch? If yes, no worries.

If no or still worried, spend the $10 and additional 15 minutes on youtube and replace the fixture. Probably the safest electrical task there is (still practice safe.. practices, tho).

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BillTheScrub t1_ixaxil6 wrote

The bulbs not getting hot but the base of the bulb is. Idk what too hot is I guess. I already had your idea and and didn’t think they were getting any hotter than a normal LED bulb. I guess I don’t know when it constitutes a fire hazard.

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GoArray t1_ixaz2mi wrote

If it isn't too hot to touch >140°f, it's at least 2x too cool to damage any of the materials in the fixture. Us humans are made of wimpy materials lol

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BillTheScrub t1_ixaznas wrote

I should be testing the bulb receptacle and the wires going to the receptacle not the bulb itself, correct?

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GoArray t1_ixb06na wrote

The base of the bulb (where the driver is), should get hottest.

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BillTheScrub t1_ixb0pjn wrote

I don’t know of any LED bulbs honestly that don’t get too hot to touch on the base where the driver is. 🤷🏻‍♂️ If the rest of the fixture is safe to touch am I good you think?

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GoArray t1_ixb1opc wrote

Yeah, you'll be fine.

I'd still plan to replace it though. Future person (including your SO) won't know / remember that this is now a "led only" fixture

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BillTheScrub t1_ixb2mga wrote

Thanks for responding! I ran a test for 20min and the only thing getting hot was the base of the light where the driver is like you said. Not the receptacle, wires, or even metal but it is winter here. I might test during spring just to be double sure. I couldn’t imagine using incandescent bulbs again but might be worth a label on the inside of the fixture until it is replaced.

If I could find a matching fixture I would prob replace it this weekend but who knows how long ago Lowe’s sold them.

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