BillTheScrub

BillTheScrub t1_ixb2mga wrote

Reply to comment by GoArray in Light Fixture Catastrophe by [deleted]

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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BillTheScrub t1_ixb0pjn wrote

Reply to comment by GoArray in Light Fixture Catastrophe by [deleted]

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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BillTheScrub t1_ixaxil6 wrote

Reply to comment by GoArray in Light Fixture Catastrophe by [deleted]

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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