LED 6W bulb modification

[marmathsen]

As far as safety, it's no worse that taking the bulb out of the socket

Very true. How do you all feel about tamper resistant luminaire sockets? Maybe I should submit that suggestion.

Rob G - Seattle

 

[James L]

Very true. How do you all feel about tamper resistant luminaire sockets? Maybe I should submit that suggestion.

Rob G - Seattle

I'm not in favor of anything tamper resistant.
I say let 'em learn

 

[petersonra]

A Luminaire includes the lamp:

Luminaire. A complete lighting unit consisting of a light source such as a lamp or lamps, together with the parts designed to position the light source and connect it to the power supply. It may also include parts to protect the light source or the ballast or to distribute the light. A lampholder itself is not a luminaire​

410.6 Listing Required. All luminaires and lampholders shall be listed.
Also, 410.5 prohibits live exposed terminals.

So it appears to me that this does not conform to NEC requirements.

He is not violating 410.5 since he is insulating the terminals.

I agree he is modifying the luminaire which would require AHJ permission, at least in a legalistic way.

 

[kec]

Why not buy a different bulb with a clear glass on it.

 

[GoldDigger]

If the bulb you chose delivers a higher color temperature or better CRI value by using UV emitting diode(s) in combination with phosphor(s) there may be excess UV emission when you remove the UV-blocking globe. This could be a serious problem, even at a distance.

 

[marmathsen]

Why not buy a different bulb with a clear glass on it.

Rob G - Seattle

 

[Little Bill]

Rob G - Seattle

Your picture, if that was what it was supposed to be, didn't post.

 

[retirede]

Your picture, if that was what it was supposed to be, didn't post.

I see it.