Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - China Cabinet Bulbs Burning Out In 3 Weeks!
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Kimmer88
04-25-05, 07:41 AM
When I first bought the china cabinet the bulbs seemed to last for months (6 or more?)
We moved recently and the china cabinet bulbs are burning out in 3 weeks! They are 40 watt "flood" type bulbs, 1500 hours.
I keep the china cabinet lights on all the time to light a dark corner (live in an apartment).
Someone said I should put a grounding plug because it's burning too hot? Does that make sense? Did something get jumbled up during the move? Is the wiring in the apartment wrong?
Any help would be appreciated as I'm spending $15/month in tiny light bulbs!
We moved recently and the china cabinet bulbs are burning out in 3 weeks! They are 40 watt "flood" type bulbs, 1500 hours.
I keep the china cabinet lights on all the time to light a dark corner (live in an apartment).
Someone said I should put a grounding plug because it's burning too hot? Does that make sense? Did something get jumbled up during the move? Is the wiring in the apartment wrong?
Any help would be appreciated as I'm spending $15/month in tiny light bulbs!
John Nelson
04-25-05, 07:59 AM
Grounding won't help this.
Common bulb killers are heat, vibration, and excessive voltage. Excessive heat can be caused by a closed or poorly ventilated environment in which the bulbs are installed, or by using bulbs of too high a wattage. Excessive vibration cause be caused by playing children or poorly mounted fixtures. Excessive voltage is rare. Sometimes it is caused by a poor neutral connection, either in your panel or in the power company's equipment. The power company will ususally send somebody out to check their equipment if you request it.
1500 hours is about nine weeks if left burning continuously. But bulbs burning continuously can cause heat buildup.
Lower wattage bulbs or a dimmer would probably help quite a bit.
Common bulb killers are heat, vibration, and excessive voltage. Excessive heat can be caused by a closed or poorly ventilated environment in which the bulbs are installed, or by using bulbs of too high a wattage. Excessive vibration cause be caused by playing children or poorly mounted fixtures. Excessive voltage is rare. Sometimes it is caused by a poor neutral connection, either in your panel or in the power company's equipment. The power company will ususally send somebody out to check their equipment if you request it.
1500 hours is about nine weeks if left burning continuously. But bulbs burning continuously can cause heat buildup.
Lower wattage bulbs or a dimmer would probably help quite a bit.
Kimmer88
04-25-05, 08:21 AM
John, you're a doll! Thank you! I'm going to see if Home Depot carries a smaller wattage bulb with the same stem size.
You've put my mind at ease. I'm a foster mom with young children and I was uneasy that there maybe something 'dangerous' about the electrical (good thing we practice monthly fire drills!) Now I'm not worried.
Thanks again!
You've put my mind at ease. I'm a foster mom with young children and I was uneasy that there maybe something 'dangerous' about the electrical (good thing we practice monthly fire drills!) Now I'm not worried.
Thanks again!
Kimmer88
04-25-05, 08:22 AM
Wait, another question!
What if I look for a fluorescent or other type bulb that are made to be longer lasting? If the base size is OK, would it be a good idea?
TIA
What if I look for a fluorescent or other type bulb that are made to be longer lasting? If the base size is OK, would it be a good idea?
TIA
John Nelson
04-25-05, 09:26 AM
Yes, if you can find a bulb that fits, it's a good idea. But I doubt you'll find a bulb that fits without replacing the fixture too.