Why do our bulbs keep blowing?

philstanbridge · 18 Nov 2009 at 21:53

It's really frustrating. We have various bulbs blow in different rooms around the house frequently. We've just had new lights installed in the lounge, with brand new bulbs and one has blown already within a week. But we've other bulbs that have blown as well. Our outside light went last night, and one in the hallway blew a couple of weeks ago. Then there's the small ones in the kitchen that keep blowing.. Is there anything I can do to test something or other?

Greenlizard0 · 18 Nov 2009 at 21:54

Because they're horny?

Clum · 18 Nov 2009 at 21:55

Ghost 100%

naefeart · 18 Nov 2009 at 22:03

Cheap bulbs, dodgy wiring, old house?

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GhostlyPea · 18 Nov 2009 at 22:04

Are they halogen bulbs?

- Pea0n

Marky · 18 Nov 2009 at 22:04

Either something in your house causing a surge or there is a problem with your fuseboard.

Biohazard · 18 Nov 2009 at 22:05

i've went through 6 bulbs tonight

uncle fester is about

998cc · 18 Nov 2009 at 22:08

Who you gonna call?

Bennie-Mac · 18 Nov 2009 at 22:09

C.P said:
Who you gonna call?

The electrician?

I get around · 18 Nov 2009 at 22:18

Sounds like an unstable power supply (for whatever reason) or bad luck to me.

Nix · 18 Nov 2009 at 22:20

Greenlizard0 said:
Because they're horny?

I hear bulbs love to flash.

Bennie-Mac said:
The electrician?

I LOLed.

SexyGreyFox · 18 Nov 2009 at 22:23

Pea0n said:
Are they halogen bulbs?

- Pea0n

I have the same problem and they are halogen bulbs.
Do you have an answer?

byteagig · 18 Nov 2009 at 22:31

i had this problem once, but it only happened in the kitchen. the electrician discovered a nail through the wire in the wall near the switch which was causing the problems. i would definately consider calling an electician to have a look around

philstanbridge · 18 Nov 2009 at 22:37

naefeart said:
Cheap bulbs, dodgy wiring, old house?

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Bulbs are bulbs aren't they? I don't go out of my way to buy cheap ones though. I just pick what fits. It may be dodgy wiring, but it's a 5 year old house.

philstanbridge · 18 Nov 2009 at 22:39

byteagig said:
i had this problem once, but it only happened in the kitchen. the electrician discovered a nail through the wire in the wall near the switch which was causing the problems. i would definately consider calling an electician to have a look around

Interesting. Thing is we have just had an electrician fit these new lights in the lounge (insurance job as we had a water leak). He did a few tests in the lounge and didn't pick up on any problems even though I mentioned we had bulbs blow galore. I think maybe I need to get someone in to have a thorough inspection.

St0rmer66 · 18 Nov 2009 at 22:40

philstanbridge said:
Bulbs are bulbs aren't they? I don't go out of my way to buy cheap ones though. I just pick what fits. It may be dodgy wiring, but it's a 5 year old house.

You say "it's a 5 year old house" like it's a good thing

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grudas · 18 Nov 2009 at 22:40

the halogen bulbs went in our kitchen one by one.. my only guess was that they get the power for 4x and share it.. if one goes the other 3 are overpowered.. bought 4 new ones and now it's been holding fine for over 5 months.. im no electrician i could be very very wrong..

philstanbridge · 18 Nov 2009 at 22:41

dmpoole said:
I have the same problem and they are halogen bulbs.
Do you have an answer?

Nope, they are all sorts but not halogen.

Biohazard · 18 Nov 2009 at 22:42

philstanbridge said:
Nope, they are all sorts but not halogen.

You put all sorts in you light sockets?

philstanbridge · 18 Nov 2009 at 22:42

St0rmer66 said:
You say "it's a 5 year old house" like it's a good thing .

Well, you would expect a new house to have decent wiring in an ideal world wouldn't you.