Kitchen Lamp Suitable For Bathroom Use?
I am wondering if I can use an “ordinary” kitchen/dining area hanging lamp fixture in a bathroom. Some say that I have to use a special “bathroom fixture only” rated fixture. If so,why is this? It may be a dining hanging lamp, but I want to install it in the bath over the vanity. If I can’t, can I use an outdoor fixture in the bath?
Answer:
In most cases, one can use an “ordinary” fixture in the bathroom. The main concern would be that if the fixture is directly over the tub/ shower, then the hot steam / vapor might cause the fixture to rust at a very fast rate.
To be safe, you can always call the manufacturer directly to verify if the fixture can be hung in the bathroom. You should be able to search for manufacturer’s contact information on Google or Yahoo.