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Bulb Temperature

11/12/2009 1:56 AM

Dear all,

There is a bulb (60W) in our bathroom, which gets heated after continuous use of 2 to 3 hours. Do you think, if a drop of water falls on it, it will burst (break into pieces)??

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Re: bulb temperature

11/12/2009 2:05 AM

Why not try it and see ?

1. Explain why does it happen.

2. As per the green practices replace with CFL - 9W

3. Do not put water on CFL to see - though it will not break - still it will shock you.

4. Anyway if you are going to water the bulbs (electric) - ensure you have an ELCB and in proper working condition.
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11/12/2009 2:52 AM

If it's in a bathroom, then it needs to be IP55, so that drops of water don't fall on it.

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11/12/2009 2:54 AM

That anti-gravity water is a real pain....
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11/12/2009 1:32 PM

It is unlikely because the lamps are designed to be installed and used in areas where some water (and certainly steam and moisture) is present. A spray of cold water may do it thou.

To be on the safe side don't spray the light with water (which I am assuming is mounted in the ceiling).

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