I've noticed in the past years that the three main lamps in my track lighting which lights my room tend to burn out fairly quickly (all three bulbs about 3 times a year) and I can't seem to figure out why. I think my voltages are stable (used killowatt device for computer and reported like 115v...) Yes I do tend to leave them on all night long but I don't believe thats an excuse for them to burn out because technically turning them off and on would stress them out more. These are 60 watt flood light bulbs...
The lightbulbs in my track lighting keep burning out...
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SarcasticDwarf
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In my last car I had a similar problem. I eventually figured out that condensation was building up inside the light box, causing it to splash onto the bulb after heating.
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I've had the same problem. In addition, sometimes when the bulbs go, they take the dimmer switch with them. That's a bit more expensive than just changing the bulb.
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I am. They just go fast. I've had electricians check it out, too. They don't know what's going on. No pun intended.
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Well, there's no way to tell if it's abnormal without knowing the bulbs rated lifetime.
If they're rated for 750 hours and they're constantly burning out after like 300, then there is a problem.
If they're rated for 750 hours and they're constantly burning out after like 300, then there is a problem.
Ahh..
well, being on 24/7.. that would only be about 3 months ...
So if thats the case, it sounds about right.
If they're on for 12 hours a day, they should be lasting about 5-6 months..
I don't think you're too far out of spec unless they're really only burning for a few hours a day and you still have to replace them that often.
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Agreed, now that I think about it, they're well within spec which is kind of sad because it shows how often I'm in my room
Another reason why I leave it on is because if I need to do work but I'm too tired, I'm more likely to wakeup if the lights are on than otherwise.Why not replace them with compact fluorescent flood lights? They last longer, use less electricity, produce less heat, etc. The only down side is when the die you have to recycle them because they contain mercury.
laff
Kinda like how everyone recycles all other fluorescent bulbs, eh? lol
Granted, it's a good idea.. but still.
I've tried them and they're utter POS, they look more like super novas than actual suns.... They extremely bright when looking at but don't light up the room what so ever.
Try another brand. I put in ressesed lights at my girls place and we use the GE version. Uses like 14 watts but after 30 seconds or so become just as bright as the 60watt ones. Since they make less heat and by design, they last much longer. A 5 pack at sams was around $16 or so.
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