Lightbulbs blowing pretty regularly

iplogger1

I've noticed in the house which we currently occupy (built around 2002
by a contractor with a good local reputation) that we have very
frequent lightbulbs blowing suddenly when switched on.
I'm wondering if this may point to a more general issue with the wiring/
electrics in the house (voltage regulation?) or if it is par for the
course in terms of lifetime of bulbs. I know that in quite a few cases
I've had to replace bulbs in the same fitting within only a couple
of months of usage.

I'd say typically I purchase Philips, GEC or Solas bulbs from a
convenience store or hardware shop depending on where I happen
to be when I'm hunting down a replacement. I've not tried the
low voltage/energy saving bulbs yet.

Any ideas ?

-Ian

crosstownk

It might be no harm to check the connections in both the fittings and the light switch (turn the power off first!). Failing that get a sparks to look at it. If you start blowing energy savers it will cost considerably more!

Stoner

you could simply check the voltage at the fitting, It could be out a bit, does it flash for a bit before it blows? lower voltage does not typically make standard light bulbs blow, just dim, and extra high voltage is rare in a house, it would be worth doing some sort of power regulation test done as if you have "spikey" voltage it could slowly damage more expensive electrical items in your house.

iplogger1

Thanks for that info guys.

I'll run it past the sparky who is doing the work on our new house
and see if I could grab him for a half hour or so some day to do
a test for voltage spikes, light fitting contacts,etc!

--Ian