Originally Posted By: DeepFriar
... I've tried the same type outside in an inverted fixture and they die in a month or less. I've wondered if the heat may not be able to dissipate in that orientation and it's killing them. Just a guess.
Yep, that's the secret. I've been using two cheapie LED's (from Aldi and Rural King) a couple of years with zero problems so far. One of those is cycled frequently, and the other is on continuously most evenings. They're in well ventilated sockets. Same for my CFL that only recently died after over 5 years of staying on from sundown until well after midnight most days.
... I've tried the same type outside in an inverted fixture and they die in a month or less. I've wondered if the heat may not be able to dissipate in that orientation and it's killing them. Just a guess.
Yep, that's the secret. I've been using two cheapie LED's (from Aldi and Rural King) a couple of years with zero problems so far. One of those is cycled frequently, and the other is on continuously most evenings. They're in well ventilated sockets. Same for my CFL that only recently died after over 5 years of staying on from sundown until well after midnight most days.