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| Thread ID: 82314 | 2007-08-23 01:58:00 | Light Bulbs | Pato (2463) | PC World Chat |
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| 583945 | 2007-08-23 23:56:00 | We've had similar problems in our 3 year old house - the regular light bulbs seemed to go prematurely. Since we switched to Eco Bulb brand bulbs we've been quite happy. All our ceiling lights are recessed so we use the 75w bulbs. I think that's the lowest wattage they go. They're claimed to be as bright as a regular 75w bulb, but only use 15 watts. We use the "Warm White" version, and they're great. Thankyou Greg. You seem to have had the same problem as us and will probably end up trying the Eco bulbs. Cheers. |
Pato (2463) | ||
| 583946 | 2007-08-24 00:20:00 | Yeah give them a go. Perhaps try them in your lounge for a start. At first we didn't like the aesthetic look of them, but now we don't notice them at all, nor do any visitors. Just remember to go for the lowest wattage, ie 15w. |
Greg (193) | ||
| 583947 | 2007-08-24 00:33:00 | Just remember to go for the lowest wattage, ie 15w. Any reason? The usual warnings relate to heat which becomes a non-issue with CFL. |
PaulD (232) | ||
| 583948 | 2007-08-24 01:18:00 | Ordinary 230v incandescent bulbs in downlight fittings can heat up quite considerably. Check that there's no ceiling space insulation over or encroaching on the sides of the fittings. If they're enclosed cannister fittings, perhaps a less than adequate reflector may allow enough heat build up to shorten the life of the bulb. Also make sure you not using bulbs that are rated to high for the fittings, apart from the safety issues, the additional wattage will provide additional heat. Most 'economical' downlight fittings have a max rating of 75w IIRC. | Murray P (44) | ||
| 583949 | 2007-10-19 04:14:00 | Go the eco bulb way and save power too. They give a good light and last for much longer. Sure they don't glow at full strength for about a minute max, but they are really cool, especially the curly ones, and you can use them in recessed fittings. | lakewoodlady (103) | ||
| 583950 | 2007-10-19 05:30:00 | As a retired electrician, I have often heard the story of 'Faulty Wiring' causing light bulbs to blow. Whenever I asked for an explanation, all I got was a Non-answer. I have seen NO facts to prove this. I know of no way that faulty wiring can make a light bulb blow. It is one of those Myths. In certain places in factories we would use what we called. 'Heavy Duty Bulbs'. A normal lamp will have three stamens to hold the Filament, the bit that glows white hot. The HD lamp would have five. Also the lamp was made for 240/250 volts. The filament was thicker. It WILL also give less light, but last longer. Why did we do this? Vibration mainly. It was the main killer of light bulbs. Other than that there is over heating & high voltage. If there are any other reasons then please enLIGHTen me. But facts only please. Incidentally. Have you ever had a bulb blow in one room & go to another room, switch on & the bulb works. Switch off & move that bulb to the first room; & then find it won't work? We have all done it sometime or other. The filament gets very brittle over time. Any vibration or movement will cause it to break. PJ |
Poppa John (284) | ||
| 583951 | 2007-10-19 08:17:00 | I am not sure you can use the eco friendly bulbs in the recessed lighting fittings You can and I do I believe they take some time to come up to full strength when switched on. Not anymore, maybe the really cheap ones an older ones, but not the 'ecobulb', osram and philips. |
robbyp (2751) | ||
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