Lamppost

[stevebotts]

The bulbs in out lamppost only seem to last a few weeks and then blow out. Have tried every kind of bulb and wattage. Have cleaned and checked all the electrical connections. Does anyone have an idea? Do you know a contractor who might be able to fix this?

[village dreamer]

have you tried led bulbs.

[kaseydog]

have same problem with my lamppost. led bulbs no help. hope there a solution.

[rjm1cc]

You might try measuring the power to the bulbs with a volt meter. You might be running over 110 volts and this shortens the bulbs life.

[villagetinker]

Steve, I am a retired electrical engineer, I may be able to help, please save any failed bulbs, I would like to take a look at them. Also, is your lamp post a single bulb or a 3 bulb unit using candelabra type bulbs? Let me know if you want help.

[mulligan]

Take the top off the fixture, clean it, and put a bead of silicone caulk around the nut that holds the top ornament on. They all leak either onto the bulb or onto the socket.

[Sonny39]

Bulbs are generating to much heat, drill some small holes in lamp on sides to vent . Had same problem, bulbs last 2 yrs or more now

[drcar]

Had the same problem, switched to LED, no problems for 3 years