2006-11-06 01:31:44 · 8 answers · asked by WWF Decade Impaired Fan 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Normally, for electrical lights and stuff like that you have to state whether the lights are suitable for indoor use, outdoor use, or both. Some can't withstand the rain and stuff for outdoor use and can only be used indoors Some get too hot for indoor use and could create a fire risk and thus can only be used outdoors. Some can work in both places.
Normally, they use the "only" so people know won't try using it for an outdoor use if it is an indoor light or vice versa. If you don't add "only" on there somebody will try using it in places where it is not designed to be used. People get the mentality, it says indoor light but I'm sure it can be used outside since it doesn't specifically say that it can't.
They probably should remove "only" off of "for indoor/outdoor use only", but you'd probably have someone try using it underwater. Seems like there is always someone out there stupid enough to do something like that.
2006-11-06 01:42:41 · answer #1 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's just to let you know that the lights have been safety tested (and approved for) both indoor and outdoor use.
2006-11-06 09:40:31 · answer #2 · answered by Angie P. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some are designed for indoor only, and some for both indoor and out door.
2006-11-06 09:45:00 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some people just are not that smart and to cover there butts the company prints the warning just like when fast food places and other joints make sure you know your coffee may be hot because
they might get sued if they don't and something happens to that person that was not so smart like he or she spills hot coffee on them selves and gets burn't or they put the lights in the swimming pool then people can't say they did not know hey wait are you buying lights in nov
2006-11-06 09:39:06 · answer #4 · answered by Talking Hat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess maybe they think some wackjob's going to try swallowing them to make his insides prettier. Who knows? There are crazy warnings on lots of products. So funny!
2006-11-06 09:34:45 · answer #5 · answered by Jen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gawd knows what people can come up with. They cover their rears
2006-11-06 09:39:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
under water?
2006-11-06 09:33:54 · answer #7 · answered by ksmpmjoll 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
this is a very good obserevation
2006-11-06 09:33:55 · answer #8 · answered by slick o 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋