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How many BYOACers does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
javeryh:
OK, this has to be one of the dumbest questions (in a long line of dumb questions) that I've ever asked but here goes... The lights in my house (TV room and kitchen) keep burning out very quickly and the only thing I can think of is that I'm buying the wrong bulbs. If inside the fixture says 75W R30 or 150W R30 then I need a 75W or 150W bulb, right? If I get one rated for 65W is that OK? These are of the overhead variety and we are trying to go "green" with the low energy consumption/long lasting bulbs but they are expensive and they don't last for more than a few months max. What am I doing wrong?
DashRendar:
You can always use lower wattage bulbs in a fixture that is rated for a higher wattage.
Not sure why they'd be burning out so fast, unless they're on all the time. I suppose there could be an electrical problem that sends a surge when you flick them on and off which could be reducing the life of the bulbs, maybe.
DJ_Izumi:
The wattage raiting is really a 'maximum' to ensure that the bulb doesn't start melting things in the fixture. It's not really related to how long the light will last, as the bulb and fixture are simple as hell.
Though you could considder CFLs, they last like 8x longer and consume 1/4 the power. :P
Ginsu Victim:
--- Quote from: DJ_Izumi on January 04, 2010, 11:54:38 am ---Though you could considder CFLs, they last like 8x longer and consume 1/4 the power. :P
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And if you bust one, you have to call in a hazmat crew.
saint:
I don't like the light the CFLs give either. Ermm... I've got nothing useful as to the original question though :)