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Whats an approved outdoor fixture as stated on TCP packaging?

April 26, 2017Approved fixture Outdoor packaging TCP

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Whats an approved outdoor fixture as stated on TCP packaging?

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An approved outdoor fixture is one that will keep rain and water from splashing the lamp. Q: How do these CFLs deal with power surges and switchovers to/from generators relative to standard incandescent? A: Fine, but they may flicker just like an incandescent. If the situation is constantly shifting power then it will shorten the life of the CFL over time. Q: How resilient to breakage are these CFLs relative to incandescent?