Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
#1
|
||
|
||
Lamppost
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?
|
|
#2
|
||
|
||
have you tried led bulbs.
|
#3
|
||
|
||
have same problem with my lamppost. led bulbs no help. hope there a solution.
|
#4
|
||
|
||
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.
|
#5
|
||
|
||
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.
__________________
Pennsylvania, for 60+ years, most recently, Allentown, now TV. |
#6
|
||
|
||
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.
__________________
........American by birth....Union by choice |
#7
|
||
|
||
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
|
#8
|
||
|
||
Had the same problem, switched to LED, no problems for 3 years
|
Closed Thread |
|
|
Thread Tools | |