Why should we use damp-rated lighting fixtures in humid environments?

What are Damp-Rated lighting fixtures?

Damp-rated lights, also known as moisture resistant or waterproof, are designed for environments that have high levels of moisture. A damp-rated light is made with glass shade or lens and gaskets to prevent water infiltration. Damp-rated lights can be used indoors and outdoors in humid environments such as bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms. They are also commonly used in wet basements where they provide additional lighting so you can see clearly when doing household tasks such as laundry or cleaning up messes around the house

What does the humidity rating mean?

Moisture rating is a rating system given to a bulb that measures how much moisture it can absorb before it fails.

Lighting fixtures and ceiling fans should be marked "suitable for wet locations" or wet locations. These safety labels are marked on lights and fans to protect homeowners from malfunctioning or potentially harmful moisture build-up.
Humidity levels may be required in rooms with humidity, such as bathroom or kitchen spaces.

Damp-rated lighting fixtures have a glass shade or lens and gaskets to prevent water infiltration

Damp-rated fixtures have a glass shade or lens and gaskets to prevent water infiltration.

Glass shades and lenses are usually made from tempered glass, which is strong enough to resist shattering if the lamp is dropped. However, if you're using a fixture with an exposed bulb or other parts, there may be areas of the fixture that are not protected by tempered glass and could be compromised by moisture. To prevent this from happening, use damp-rated lights in humid environments with caution; it's always safer to use a wet location listed on your light's packaging than one that isn't listed as wet. If you can't find out whether your new fixture needs to be used only in dry locations before installation, don't install it in a bathroom until after testing it out somewhere else first (like under the sink). You'll probably still want some sort of protection for exposed areas like bulbs—you might try wrapping them with plastic wrap or even duct tape!

Gaskets help seal around light fixtures so that moisture cannot get inside through gaps between components such as screws and screw holes; these gaps typically occur around electrical connections within the casing of fluorescent tubes or ballasts inside some types of incandescent bulbs (these lamps require extra care because they operate at high temperatures).

They can be used indoors, but are more commonly used outdoors

Damp-rated lighting fixtures can be used inside and out. They are commonly used in kitchens and bathrooms, garages and sheds, basements and attics, patios and porches, as well as pools and spas.

Damp-rated lighting fixtures are also used outdoors. These lights can be found in a variety of places, including kitchens and bathrooms, garages and sheds, basements and attics, patios and porches, pools and spas.

If you decide to use a damp-rated light fixture indoors, be sure to consult an electrician who can help guide you through this process.

Damp-rated lighting fixtures in wet locations must be covered to prevent water from penetrating the luminaire

You should always install a cover on a wet-rated light fixture to prevent water from entering the fixture. For maximum protection against corrosion, the cover should be installed in a way that prevents water from reaching any part of the fixture. This can be done by placing gaskets between the fixture and its cover, or by using cable ties to fasten it to the base of your meter box.

The inside of covers must also be made out of materials that won't corrode in high humidity environments like yours. A good choice is stainless steel or galvanized steel because they're both noncorrosive metals with high electrical conductivity (that's what allows them to transmit electricity safely).

All wet-rated light fixtures are damp-rated

All wet-rated light fixtures are damp-rated. What does this mean? It means that if a fixture is rated as wet, it will also be damp-rated. If a fixture isn't rated as wet, then it's not going to be damp-rated either. Wet refers to the water or humidity resistance of the bulb and housing; whereas damp refers to its ability to withstand large amounts of moisture without becoming damaged or corroded by salt spray, UV rays, fungus and mildew.

Different types of outdoor spaces have different types of outdoor lights

Since you're reading this article, it's safe to assume that you like to spend time outdoors. Whether your outdoor space is big or small, there are many different kinds of outdoor lights that can enhance your space and make it more enjoyable. For example, an outdoor string light is great for adding ambiance to a seating area or patio table. A pathway light is ideal for illuminating your way down the garden path without blinding yourself with bright sunlight reflecting off snow or ice between trees. And if you're looking for a way to highlight the entranceway into your home without spending money on an expensive fixture whose appearance would clash with the rest of your decorating scheme, then we highly recommend installing a decorative post lantern at each corner of your doorway!

Do I need a damp-rated lighting fixtures in the bathroom?

A good bathroom light fixture is one that you can dim, that's energy efficient, bright enough to read by, easy to clean and install. It should also have an easy-to-replace bulb.

If you have a dimmable light switch in your bathroom (or any other room for that matter), then the way the light fixture looks is less important than how it functions.

However if you don't have a dimmable switch and still want to use a modern flush mount or enclosed lighting fixture over your vanity, then it's best to go with an incandescent bulb instead of a CFL or LED bulb because they emit more heat than those other options do.
We highly recommend LED lights, as they’re UL certified and energy star listed. The LED lights are also customizable, allowing users to dim from 10% to 100%.

Things to Consider When Installing Damp Rated Lighting

To ensure your lighting fixtures are properly protected, consider the following factors when installing damp-rated lighting in humid environments:

Location of the light. Where will you be installing your lights? In basements or other areas that have high humidity, you might want to think about using a moisture barrier to protect against any moisture that may come from outside sources. This can help reduce corrosion on metal parts and also prevent mold growth within drywall walls.

Purpose of the light. Are you using these lights for task lighting or general illumination? If it's for general illumination, then a higher wattage bulb will provide enough brightness in most situations—but if it's just for use as an accent lamp or reading light, then you may want something with lower wattage so there isn't too much glare coming off those bulbs (which would make them bad task lights).

Type of light being used (LED vs fluorescent vs incandescent). Fluorescent bulbs have been treated with oils which helps prevent oxidation inside metal tubes; this makes them effective choices when installed in damp locations because they don't rust like metal ones do over time (due to exposure). However since there are no oils involved with LED lamps yet we recommend using LED lamps instead due their lower maintenance requirements compared with traditional fluorescents which need constant cleaning throughout their lifespan."