I've had customers with the same complaint, using 50R 20 reflector floods in
that same fixture. Usually with Sylvania lamps. Philips lamps are pretty
good, and IMHO, second only to GE in quality, but the bottom line is that
they solved the problem. I do recommend however using the one inch socket
extension, as you'll get more light out of the fixture




"Arkadiy" wrote in message
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RBM (remove this) wrote:

It would help to know the make and model of the fixture, as well as the
lamp
type

The fixture is Halo. The bulbs are Philips DuraMax reflectors, 50W,
120V. I don't have a box, but I would guess it's 50R20

but a typical standard four inch recessed would use either a par or R
lamp, which get pretty hot. I've found with "Halo" brand , which are non
adjustable, a one inch porcelain socket extender brings the lamp closer
to
the plane of the ceiling where it gives more light, and the heat from the
lamp is dissipated so the lamps last longer. I would also use GE lamps if
you can afford them

Which kind of GE? Are they much better than Philips? Are they much
more expensive? Mine were at about $3 a bulb...

Thanks,
Arkadiy