Comment Comment by BeetleB > but if you’ve ever felt an LED bulb after it’s run for awhile, they’re typically too hot to touch.It may depend on the bulb, but while warm, most of the ones I use aren't too hot to touch.(Well, OK, the base may be - where the connection is. Will need to test out).> And fan enclosures are very harsh environments: no airflow and fully enclosed typically.Ah, that explains your stance. I definitely don't want fans that have them enclosed. Something like this is fine:https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-Rockport-52-in-Indoo...But it is interesting you menition enclosed. All my rooms that don't have fans have the bulbs fully enclosed in a ceiling fixture. They last a decent amount of time. parent BeetleB 27 days ago
It may depend on the bulb, but while warm, most of the ones I use aren't too hot to touch.
(Well, OK, the base may be - where the connection is. Will need to test out).
> And fan enclosures are very harsh environments: no airflow and fully enclosed typically.
Ah, that explains your stance. I definitely don't want fans that have them enclosed. Something like this is fine:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-Rockport-52-in-Indoo...
But it is interesting you menition enclosed. All my rooms that don't have fans have the bulbs fully enclosed in a ceiling fixture. They last a decent amount of time.