Are LED Lamps temperature sensitive?

| 17 Oct 2013 | 11:15

    A: Typically, Led lamps prefer cooler or even cold environments. At high temperatures you can experience shortened lamp life. This is why many LED Lamps are rated for “open” fixtures only and not recommended in “enclosed” fixtures. They need to have venting to allow heat to dissipate.

    In recessed cans or down-lights, the fixtures should not be enclosed. There are also available down-light kits which are complete retro-fit LED fixtures that replace existing cans.