Light bulb blows after a few weeks

[chrisso]

Hi- My landing light keeps blowing after a few weeks use. It is controlled by 2 switches. I fitted a new pendant because one of the contacts at the bayonet end looked suspect. I have checked for loose wires at both switches and ceiling rose but all seems fine. The house had been rewired before I moved in. All other electrics are OK.
Any ideas please?

 

[andy]

Any ideas please?

1: use decent bulbs, and not the cheepo type

2: replace switches. faulty switches can cause bulbs to blow more often

 

[chrisso]

Thanks for the prompt reply. Will replace switches and use decent bulbs.

 

[andy]

Note to mod: why edit my post? because you only want people to see what you want them to see? want to 'control' what i say incase it offends anyone?

 

[Qedelec]

Good quality CFL's are also less likely to 'blow'

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Note to mod: why edit my post? because you only want people to see what you want them to see? want to 'control' what i say incase it offends anyone?

What did you say??

 

[Steve]

Note to mod: why edit my post? because you only want people to see what you want them to see? want to 'control' what i say incase it offends anyone?

What did you say??

if he says it again it may be removed again! he may have already said it!

 

[andy]

Note to mod: why edit my post? because you only want people to see what you want them to see? want to 'control' what i say incase it offends anyone?

What did you say??

1: dont post twice. you wont get any more (useful) replies. [or summit like that]

2: is now 1

3: is now 2

 

[Nige F]

Thanks, I`ve got the same problem (switch)

 

[Nige F]

Thanks, I`ve got the same problem, will change a switch