I want to use porcelain light holders on the outside of my house but I don't know if it is outdoor rated, or where I can find ones that are outdoor rated.
2007-09-27 10:46:29 · 5 answers · asked by Alex A 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No they are not rated for outdoor use. You need an outdoor fixture.
2007-09-28 15:34:13 · answer #1 · answered by John himself 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no they are not rated for outside
you must have a good ground for inside fixtures also, fact is you need a good ground for all electrical fixtures, the porcelain holder may not have a ground screw , but the box will
any store will have some outside fixtures and it will be stated on the package if they are rated for outside
. Porcelain is non-conductive--true but the moisture that accumulates on a foggy day can sure be a shocker---ground IS an issue
2007-09-27 14:17:10 · answer #2 · answered by daorangejello 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Porcelain lamp-holders, (rosettes), are not
rated for exterior use because water can get
inside and 'short` them out.
(Grounding is not the issue. Porcelain is non-conductive.)
The junction box and the fixture must be listed for 'outdoor
use`. ( Not 'wet location` unless the item is shielded from
the rain by a roof overhang.)
2007-09-27 14:57:45 · answer #3 · answered by Irv S 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unless I am mistaken you have no ground on porcelain fixtures. You MUST have a good groung for outside fixtures. The only reason for ceramic is for high wattage bulbs. 200 watts or more or halogen ect...
2007-09-27 11:00:01 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin D 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
listen to irv s
2007-09-27 15:55:40 · answer #5 · answered by Daniel S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋