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#1264 - 02/26/05 07:15 PM wiring/lights
CherylAnna CherylAnna Returning Do It Yourselfer Registered: 02/26/05 Posts: 2 Loc: Hamilton, Ohio,USA	I'm having the same problem as coffee guzzler on 1/1/05. I moved into a new house 4 months ago and the light bulbs keep blowing all over the house. I replace each one about once a month. My backyard floodlight has blown 3 times, and I buy good quality, long life bulbs! The same kind of bulbs lasted months in my old house. I have noticed no other electrical problems. What's up?
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#1265 - 02/26/05 08:21 PM Re: wiring/lights
provip provip Super Do It Yourselfer Registered: 03/03/01 Posts: 1153 Loc: Victoria, BC, Canada	This is usually attributed to economy bulbs because they have light weight filaments. Loose connections at the bulb holder or somewhere in the circuit could cause this problem due to arcing. IF it persists, have an electrician check it out. ------------------ Bart Blainey, B.E.R. Consultant/Journeyman Carpenter Building Envelope Specialist Master Renovator provip@prodeck.org http://www.prodeck.org Barton Blainey (provip) specifically assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information or process disclosed. The above further expressly advises that any use of or reliance upon the information and or opinion disclosed is at your risk . _________________________ Bart Blainey, B.E.R. Consultant/Journeyman Carpenter Building Envelope Specialist Master Renovator provip@prodeck.org http://www.prodeck.org Barton Blainey (provip) specifically assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information or process disclosed. The above further expressly advises that any use of or reliance upon the information and or opinion disclosed is at your risk .
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#1266 - 02/26/05 10:15 PM Re: wiring/lights
CherylAnna CherylAnna Returning Do It Yourselfer Registered: 02/26/05 Posts: 2 Loc: Hamilton, Ohio,USA	Quote: Originally posted by provip: This is usually attributed to economy bulbs because they have light weight filaments. Loose connections at the bulb holder or somewhere in the circuit could cause this problem due to arcing. IF it persists, have an electrician check it out. But, as I stated, I use good quality bulbs, and the problem happens throughout the house, not just on one fixture or circuit!!
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#1267 - 02/26/05 11:59 PM Re: wiring/lights
provip provip Super Do It Yourselfer Registered: 03/03/01 Posts: 1153 Loc: Victoria, BC, Canada	Surges are a possibility but this would likely trip your breakers as well. One can only guess without running some tests. I would suggest you have an electrician check it out. _________________________ Bart Blainey, B.E.R. Consultant/Journeyman Carpenter Building Envelope Specialist Master Renovator provip@prodeck.org http://www.prodeck.org Barton Blainey (provip) specifically assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information or process disclosed. The above further expressly advises that any use of or reliance upon the information and or opinion disclosed is at your risk .
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