i would like to switch to the eco-friendly bulbs, but can anyone tell me why they blow so fast. replacing them as fast as they burn out would not save me money.
2007-02-22 12:29:13 · 4 answers · asked by cathy s 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I've got fluorescent bulbs all over my place because they DON'T blow out except once in a blue moon. I'm short, and changing light bulbs in ceiling fixtures is a major endeavor for me; good-quality fluorescents bulbs last just about forever! If you're having problems with yours blowing out, I'd say that either 1) you're getting really poor-quality ones or 2) your light socket is getting too much power for the rating of the fluorescent lamp - in which case you need to have somebody check your fixtures before you have REAL problems like a fire.
2007-02-22 12:37:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could also replace some or your ceiling light fixtures with a 55W circular bulb in a flush mount fixture. Looks cool and is bright as heck. Uses very little energy and should last several years.
http://www.energyfederation.org/consumer/default.php/cPath/2050_25_174_242_308
2007-02-22 14:39:19 · answer #2 · answered by fugazi48 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I thought they are supposed to last longer. Mine blew out too. You do realize that you asked this in the Gardening section.... wrong kind of bulb, my friend. You should relist your question and be careful next time of the category.
2007-02-22 14:34:46 · answer #3 · answered by ineeddonothing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
complex matter. seek onto google. it might help!
2014-12-06 16:28:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋