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Hi, we have one of those energy saving bulbs installed in a room. The
bulb is installed on the ceiling light fixture, facing downwards.
Recently it burnt out and when we were replacing it, we found signs of
heat damage. Any idea why this would happen? Is it OK to deploy these
bulbs on the celing, facing down?

Here are 2 pictures of the bulb:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/5423000...7627347401427/

Thanks

You show the bulb, but not the fixture. If it is in a can, no, it should
not be used. Open, they are OK, but do not last as long as it would base
down.