Chris Bernhardt Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Can you install a screw-shell type light fixture on the exterior exposed to weather? Can you install it not exposed to direct weather like under a patio cover or under an eave? Image Insert: 54.41 KB Chris, Oregon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 They need to be weather proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Originally posted by Chris Bernhardt Can you install a screw-shell type light fixture on the exterior exposed to weather? Can you install it not exposed to direct weather like under a patio cover or under an eave? Image Insert: 54.41 KB Chris, Oregon Yes you can, the picture is proof! [] The porcelain fixture is not an exterior fixture to start with, the addition of the screw in adapter is not an exterior fixture. So the entire setup is wrong. A simple repair would be to replace the fixture with an exterior security light fixture. If it is outside it should be an approved exterior fixture. Moisture comes in many forms, humidity is a big culprit! On a side note, I'll bet you a donut that you will not find a junction box behind that fixture in the picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Electric Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Scott did a great job answering the question, ditto! You can usually tell by the wood screws holding the fixture to the wall that there is not a box behind it. Image Insert: 121.03 KB Image Insert: 121.32 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Electric Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Of course - not all fixtures without a box are a hazzard! Image Insert: 125.18 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 I'm guessing that you got called out to repair that and discovered that there was no wiring to it. OT - OF!!! M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 Originally posted by hausdok I'm guessing that you got called out to repair that and discovered that there was no wiring to it. And the home inspector is paying for it 'cause he said "The bulb's just burned out". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian G Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 Originally posted by inspecthistoric And the home inspector is paying for it 'cause he said "The bulb's just burned out". Excellent point Bill. I sometimes get tired of saying "It's probably just a blown bulb, but I don't know that for sure", but I keep saying it. Brian G. Assume Nothing [?] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 Originally posted by Chris Bernhardt Can you install a screw-shell type light fixture on the exterior exposed to weather? Can you install it not exposed to direct weather like under a patio cover or under an eave? I'd say it depends. A fixture mounted under a patio cover or eave is not necessarily "exposed to weather." You should determine whether the location is "wet," "damp," or "dry." UL lists fixtures according to those criteria. - Jim Katen, Oregon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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