ECN Forum Forums General Topics of the Trade General Discussion Area CFL's and recessed cans

Reno's on the right track. CFL's that are 'base down' (majority of low price ones) do not like being 'base up'. The heat kills the ballast.

Along the same track as HID lamps that are position oriented, ie: base up/base down.

The CFL reflector floods should be marked as 'base up', situation is $$$.