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Marthe48

(21,150 posts)
Thu Apr 10, 2025, 09:51 AM Apr 2025

Light bulb question [View all]

I have some Sylvania Decor Lite new old stock light bulbs. I was going to use them in a light bar in the bath. On the back of the package, it says 'Burn base down'. Is that safety advice? Or decorative advice? I tried to find a reason, no luck. Not something I ever thought about.
If I put them in the light bar, the socket is above the bulb. I had other bulbs, so I used one of those. Does anyone know why light bulbs should be used in a certain position?

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Light bulb question [View all] Marthe48 Apr 2025 OP
Answer: LuckyCharms Apr 2025 #1
Thank you Marthe48 Apr 2025 #3
EDIT TO ADD: LuckyCharms Apr 2025 #2
Yes,... base down allows the heat to vent up and away from the metal base where all the negative and positive,... magicarpet Apr 2025 #4
Edit to add,... magicarpet Apr 2025 #5
Thanks for the idea Marthe48 Apr 2025 #7
Might I suggest a toggle switch that is actually a dimmer swigch built in. magicarpet Apr 2025 #9
Some safety warnings are purely CYA warmomhs Warpy Apr 2025 #6
Oh memories! Marthe48 Apr 2025 #8
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