I have the smaller tear-drop shaped bulbs in the light fixture over my dining room table and it seems as if I am replacing the bulbs in it every few weeks. Now that I think of it, it also seems to be the same 3 bulbs that keep needing to be replaced not all 5 bulbs.
2006-11-18 07:01:50 · 10 answers · asked by abravesfan1023 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Power equals intensity times the voltage (P=IxE)
Power, expressed in watts equals Intensity, expressed in amps, times the electromotive Force, expressed in volts.
A bulb uses the resistance of the filament and the force of the volts to heat the filament so you can see.
The bulb is rated by volts. The bulbs have a 'life'. That is the amount of hours under normal usage that they should last. With general lights it can vary from 1000 hours to 2000 hours. It should be on the package of lgiths how long they should last.
If the voltage is off by 5% or more, the life of the bulb is reduced by 50%. 120 volt house voltage can be as little as 108 volts and as high as 130 volts. It will vary in different places in the house because of the quality of the connections feeding circuits. This can even be different in the various stems of a multi-stemmed light fixture.
Connection is the key. The easiest thing to do to try to fix this is to get an emery cloth or steel wool. Turn off the power to the fixture. Remove the bulbs. Clean out the socket, making sure to clean the brass colored tab at the bottom. Then, using a plastic knife or something similar, pry up slightly on that tab, raising it just a little. Do not raise it up vertically. Just rasie it up slightly to imporove the pressure it has against the bulb. Replace the bulbs. Turn the power back on. Make a note of the day/time, and see if it helps.
If it doesnt, replace the fixture.
2006-11-18 09:01:51 · answer #1 · answered by Ron 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a thought......Maybe the replacement bulbs are of a lesser quality as the original bulbs.
First thing I'd do, is buy GE bulbs, or other good quality replacement bulbs before going too far into a simple fix.
There's an old saying..."You get what you pay for."
2006-11-18 07:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could possibly be using bulbs that are too high of wattage for the fixtures. Check for a sticker on the fixture, with a warning on the maximum wattage. If you can't find this, try switching to compact fluorescent bulbs. If you still have the same issue, have an electrician check your system.
2016-05-22 01:16:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fixture is faulty. Try a lower watt bulb. If that does not correct the problem you have a fixture problem. Get a professional to look at it. If anyone tells you it is the switch show them the door and call someone else!
2006-11-18 07:11:38 · answer #4 · answered by Big V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as though you have a short-circuit withing the lighting fixture for the 3 bulb sockets. Check your wiring!
2006-11-18 07:04:56 · answer #5 · answered by Compurednek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when the main power source feeds into the fixture it splits the
power into five, five hot sides(black wires) and then five
neutral(white wires). the wires going to the lights that keep burning out are
affected in some way causing this problem. you need to get another fixture as this is something most people can't repair
on their own.
2006-11-18 07:21:19 · answer #6 · answered by barrbou214 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be something with the light fixture or the type of bulbs you are buying.
2006-11-18 07:05:16 · answer #7 · answered by Lady Albritton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your bulb wattage is higher than what the fixture is rated for.
2006-11-18 07:57:26 · answer #8 · answered by tpjp19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the lamps that you bought have a lower voltage rating. go to a lighting center and ask for rough service lamps.
2006-11-18 07:04:36 · answer #9 · answered by DASH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have someone check the wiring.
2006-11-18 07:04:15 · answer #10 · answered by Ms. G. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋