I'm changing bulbs on the flood light on my front porch almost every two weeks. I don't know anything about electrical wiring. What could be causing this ?
2007-01-16 14:16:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Check the wiring with a Mulitmeter..make sure your not running 220V
You should only have 110V on floodlamps.
Also check the ground wire to make sre it is grounded.
2007-01-16 14:31:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 10⤋
If you read the fine print, they say the estimated service life ( 5 year in your example) is based on an average xyz hours daily usage. Actual life will vary depend on the actual usage. I don't think many people keep a log of their light bulbs when they are installed. I do notice my CF light last a lot longer than those they replaced. It's also true that there are quality issues with CF lights. I recall reading a consumer report showing test on differnt brands of CF. Not only the service life may vary, the measured brigtness can also be different (lower) than what the manufacturers claimed in some cases. My advice is, just like any other consumer products in the market, do your homework before making your selection.
2016-05-23 22:47:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem (although not every 2 weeks), and it's because my light is right next to the door jamb. I think when the door gets closed hard, it vibrates the bulb and breaks the nichrome wire inside. A fluorescent bulb would'nt have this problem, but the bulbs are ugly if visible.
2007-01-17 06:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by Doug G 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
go to your Home Depot and buy an appropriate Energy Saver flourescent bulb - Yes - THEY MAKE THEM NOW FOR FLOODLIGHT USAGE. IN POWERFUL WATTAGES. Try one of these and it'll last a long, long, time. I gave up on incandescent junk years ago and my bulbs are a blessing in their longevity..
They will also cost only 1/4 electricity to operate.
SO WHAT ARE U WAITING FOR??? Just the other day I was in Home depot and saw the FLOODLIGHT version in two different strengths.
2007-01-16 14:26:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any vibration around the bulb or is it getting wet?
Feel the wiring and see if it is getting hot. But I think more toward the vibe ration. Best of Luck
2007-01-16 14:25:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look for 'rough service' bulbs. I have to use them everywhere in my house because I'm at the end of the power lines and the voltage fluctuates a lot.
2007-01-16 14:36:22 · answer #6 · answered by normobrian 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is your light fixture inclosed, so the heat the bulb radiates can't escape? I changed mine with ventilation, it solved the problem. Also it could be shorting out with your electrical wires.Good luck.
2007-01-16 14:47:08 · answer #7 · answered by chilly bean 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You may have too high a wattage bulb in a non-ventilated fixture. Try one of the new fluorescent energy saving bulbs.
2007-01-16 16:00:37 · answer #8 · answered by badbill1941 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Are you leaving it on all the time? Only use it when you absolutely must to extend the life. Dont leave it on when you are going to bed!
2007-01-16 14:27:07 · answer #9 · answered by Jen 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋