will a regular 60w light bulb with no cover on it work outside in rain?

Answer 1

Probably not. It may last 20 seconds in the rain if it is on. It should be shielded from the elements. You can also get a "ruff service" bulb that can be used outside. It also must be shielded from the elements.

Answer 2

Yes, it would work... for a while. But at least two things would mitigate against long lasting operation: (1) rain water would almost certainly trickle down the bulb envelope into the bulb holder, short circuit the supply pins and cause a fuse to blow or a circuit breaker to trip; and (2), if the bulb remained on for any length of time the glass envelope would get very hot so that a sudden increase in volume of rain would cause the glass to cool rapidly and shatter.

That's why outside lamps are inside waterproof containers!

Answer 3

Any fixture exposed to the elements (not under a cover, awning, porch) needs to be raintight. You seem to be talking about a yard light to see around your yard, or a decorative pole light, both of which should have a cover, not really for the sake of the bulb, but for safety reasons mainly. Water leaking into the fixture could leak voltage to the fixture case, while not causing a direct short, instead causing a ground fault, and the possibility of electrocution and even death.

In summary, yes, it will, but why take the chance of your safety and the safety of others?

Answer 4

Tell ya what. I wouldn't want to ba around that bulb in a heavy down pour!

Answer 5

Only for about as long as it takes for it to get hot, then explode when cold rain hits it.

Answer 6

If water hits it when it's very hot, it's gonna break. Needs a cover.

Answer 7

It's not the light bulb that matters in wet weather, but the socket. If it's in an-all weather socket, it will be fine. If not, you risk electrocution or short-circuiting.

Answer 8

it needs to have a cover because its so hot it will burst and then your in trouble

Answer 9

Briefly, likely, but why would you or anyone test that Q???