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Old 5/23/11, 5:04 PM
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Appears to close to light. I don't like it. What'sexterior-shower-light-shower-light.jpg the ruling on this ?
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Old 5/23/11, 5:19 PM
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Appears to close to light. I don't like it. What'sAttachment 44908 the ruling on this ?
Did you look to see if the luminary is marked "suitable for wet locations"?


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Old 5/23/11, 5:36 PM
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It had marking on it. It did not say suitable for wet locations. "Made in China" special.
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As Larry asked the fixture would need to be suitable for wet location since it outdoors. If it's only a damp location then it would need to be suitable for damp locations unless it's subject to shower spray.
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Does it rain in Florida?


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Thanks guys, I am going to recommend replacement.
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Thanks guys, I am going to recommend replacement.
Why?

It does not appear to be subject to the shower spray and the bulb looks to be enclosed in a weather proof enclosure.


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Why?

It does not appear to be subject to the shower spray and the bulb looks to be enclosed in a weather proof enclosure.
True and I agree.
Why cry wolf.
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Lowes sells this style as an exterior light.
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The question to be answered is how is the base sealed to the wall?
Unlike most ceiling waterproof models there is no base ring.

Think about the fixture base to junction box seal or fastening method.What is keeping water out of that wall?
No gasket means caulk is mandatory.
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Not chaulked to wall. It just didn't look right.
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Not chaulked to wall. It just didn't look right.
All wall penetrations should be sealed.
Recommend a good urethane base caulk be used to prevent water intrusion.

I would not go so far as to recommend removal of the fixture.
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Fixture appears to be exterior rated.
How can you determine
that the fixture is not caulked from the photo?


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Fixture appears to be exterior rated.
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that the fixture is not caulked from the photo?
No need, as the guy who posted said it's not.
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No need, as the guy who posted said it's not.
Are exterior fixtures required to be caulked in Florida?


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