I moved into my house a year ago. There is an exterior pole lamp mounted in the yard near some stone stairs. Regular incandescent bulbs burn out after only about 10 days (lit for only about 1-2 hours/day). I put in a 5-year low-energy flourescent bulb, which lasted 2-3 months.
What can cause an electrical light to burn out bulbs so quickly? What should I do to repair it?
2006-11-12 01:34:03 · 6 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
check the voltage if it is over 110-120 volts this will cause the bulbs to burn out to fast. I would take the bulbs back as they are guaranteed to last. You can try Halogen bulbs which may last longer
2006-11-12 01:45:19 · answer #1 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Household light bulbs do not do well outdoors, especially where there is rain or extreme temp changes. I would suggest getting a sodium vapor, (a yellow light) or metal halide, (a brilliant white light) fixture, wattage depending on your yard size. Get a fixture designed for outdoor use as they are sealed against the elements. They have all kinds of decorative or plain fixtures available and prices to fit any pocketbook.
2006-11-12 02:55:54 · answer #2 · answered by Jerry Dee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a higher watt bulb. They may be getting to much electricity causing them to burn out.
2006-11-12 01:51:21 · answer #3 · answered by John16 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Higher peak voltage and spike surges, and vibration, will shorten life of bulb. Try higher voltage bulb of rough service type.
2006-11-12 03:47:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check voltage it may be getting more than 120 voltes if so that will burn them out quick.
2006-11-12 03:00:12 · answer #5 · answered by jerry s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
moisture or radical temperature changes. you need to figure out what is happening with those 2 things.
2006-11-12 01:37:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋