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Originally Posted by Paperboy
I'm a snow bird (27 wks. in TV) & I have to change my lamp post light bulb at least twice a yr. & once 3 X'S in a yr. I hate to impose on my neighbor to change it even though he said he doesn't mind doing it.
The past 3 times I used 9-10 watt CFL bulbs. Would I be better off using a different type of bulb? I heard about led bulbs which cost more, but in reading led bulbs need ventilation.
Any GOOD ADVICE?
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You could be having a compatibility problem with your photosensor and the CFL. If the sensor is not rated for CFL .... it might work (turn them on/off) but it can also place larger stress on the CFL bulb.
Unfortunately, their is no way to know if your existing one is or not. Fortunity, they are not very expensive (apox $15.00) and easy to replace with one rated for CFL bulbs.