are there any light bulbs you know of that don't burn so hot?

Question

I have recessed lighting that keeps yurning off, because it is getting too hot

Answer 1

compact florescent don't burn that hot.

You can also try lower watage spot lights

Answer 2

I have a solution!

If you put the whole circuit on dimmer switches, you can turn the intensity of the lights down just a tad. It won't take much. You won't notice much difference in the lighting but you'll get 10 times the life out of the bulbs. Considering that dimmer switches aren't a whole lot more than recessed lighting bulbs, it's a value within a year. ALSO.....make sure you are using reflector or spotlighter bulbs in the receptacles. NEVER use the regular ones, unless you're trying to burn down your house.

Answer 3

If they are turning off because they are too hot, perhaps the wattage is higher than the fixture allows. That is a little worrisome. There are newer bulbs that are a florescent which are cool to the touch, use less electric, but many interfere with some electronics. Read the labels for your specific need.

Answer 4

The screwin flourescents are GREAT! Not hot, long lasting and use less electric so the costs less to run. The initial cost may be higher than a normal bulb, but in the long run you get a great return for your money in lower electric usage, longer life (up to 5 years or more) and less heat to kick that A/C on. I had one that went throught three moves over 8 years and it just blew out. For the $5-something I paid, I think I got a great return. I love mine. They are bright --- and cool.

Answer 5

There are new florescent lights that will replace the standard bulb and produce less heat. They also produce more light with less wattage. They may cost a bit more but they last much longer

Answer 6

use a lower wattage bulb or take off the light switch from the wall and replace it with a dimmer switch,,they're exactly the same size as a light switch.

Answer 7

Maybe the wattage of the bulbs you are using is too high for the rating of the fixtures.

Answer 8

Flourescent bulbs would be cooler if you can find a configuration that fits. If you can find an LED bulb, which they now make to replace incandesant bulbs, it would be much much cooler, almost no heat.

Answer 9

Compact fluorescents burn cooler. Another helper is a small Vornado fan to circulate room air. Aim it up.

Answer 10

lower wattage bulbs, such as 40 watt or even 20 watt, if you can find them. also, lights that are tinted white, rather than clear, do not burn as hot.

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