On Wed, 15 Feb 2006 22:15:58 GMT, "k" wrote:

I just looked at some that I have. While there are no restrictions printed
on the package, there are three no-nos printed right on the ballast area of
the bulbs themselves. No contact with water, no totally enclosed fixtures,
and no dimmers.

Keith

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It depends on what the mfg of the lamps in question would say about the
specific situation. I've never seen such a restriction with any of a
bunch of brands/ratings.

Heat dissipated by CFL is way less than with any tungsten. So little,
I'd obsess elsewhere, or not.



Oh ****..... My hall light is totally enclosed. I better go see if the
hall is on fire. Be right back....... (unless there is a fire).
Suppose I should drill a few holes in the base. I have done that on
standard bulb fixtures to prevent burning up the wires. It helps and
a few 1/4" holes are not noticable.