Keyless lamp Holder
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allenwayne
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Re: Keyless lamp Holder
Without backing of info i would say keyless lamp holders are for IMO dry locations.The definition of a location damp is really vauge in so far as when it states partially protected locations.That is a judgement call at it`s finest.Is it subject to moisture would make it a damp location but there are no parameters that set forth a point in which dry goes to damp.Now wet is cut and dry subject to saturation .
Without backing of info i would say keyless lamp holders are for IMO dry locations.The definition of a location damp is really vauge in so far as when it states partially protected locations.That is a judgement call at it`s finest.Is it subject to moisture would make it a damp location but there are no parameters that set forth a point in which dry goes to damp.Now wet is cut and dry subject to saturation .
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Re: Keyless lamp Holder
I went through the UL Certifications Directory and also did not come up with a specific reference, for all the material that was on "Lampholders".
I suspect that the manufacturer of the fixture you are talking about in your original post will be the source of the Wet / Damp / Dry location rating for that lampholder.
I have to suspect that a porcelain keyless is going to be different than a fiberglass or plastic keyless.
I went through the UL Certifications Directory and also did not come up with a specific reference, for all the material that was on "Lampholders".
I suspect that the manufacturer of the fixture you are talking about in your original post will be the source of the Wet / Damp / Dry location rating for that lampholder.
I have to suspect that a porcelain keyless is going to be different than a fiberglass or plastic keyless.
Re: Keyless lamp Holder
An open porch and the area under a canopy are by definition a damp location (see article 100 "location, damp"). You will need to look at the UL LISTING for the lampholder you are using to see if it is listed for a damp location. If it does not say "suitable for damp location" then you have to assume it is only suitable for a dry location. That being the case it would not be acceptable in the location you describe.
An open porch and the area under a canopy are by definition a damp location (see article 100 "location, damp"). You will need to look at the UL LISTING for the lampholder you are using to see if it is listed for a damp location. If it does not say "suitable for damp location" then you have to assume it is only suitable for a dry location. That being the case it would not be acceptable in the location you describe.
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