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DIY & Home Improvement

Marthe48

(20,756 posts) Thu Apr 10, 2025, 09:51 AM Apr 10

Light bulb question [View all]

I have some Sylvania Decor Lite new old stock light bulbs. I was going to use them in a light bar in the bath. On the back of the package, it says 'Burn base down'. Is that safety advice? Or decorative advice? I tried to find a reason, no luck. Not something I ever thought about.
If I put them in the light bar, the socket is above the bulb. I had other bulbs, so I used one of those. Does anyone know why light bulbs should be used in a certain position?

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Light bulb question [View all] Marthe48 Apr 10 OP

Answer: LuckyCharms Apr 10 #1

Thank you Marthe48 Apr 10 #3

EDIT TO ADD: LuckyCharms Apr 10 #2

Yes,... base down allows the heat to vent up and away from the metal base where all the negative and positive,... magicarpet Apr 10 #4

Edit to add,... magicarpet Apr 10 #5

Thanks for the idea Marthe48 Apr 10 #7

Might I suggest a toggle switch that is actually a dimmer swigch built in. magicarpet Apr 10 #9

Some safety warnings are purely CYA warmomhs Warpy Apr 10 #6

Oh memories! Marthe48 Apr 10 #8