Lightbulbs blowing a little too often

[Jeffke]

I have moved into a new house, and in the kitchen the lightbulbs are blowing on a regular occasion (one lightbulb every few weeks). The kitchen has 2 sets of spotlights (3 x 60 Watt bulbs on each). When I brought the place the electrics were checked over and deemed OK. I have replaced one of the light fittings, but the problem is still there.

Can anyone shed any 'light' onto what the problem might be.

Many thanks

 

[JohnD]

kitchen spots just don't seem to last as long as ordinary lightbulbs. You might find halogens last longer. it might be that your spot holders are not making a firm contact, especially as they heat up (spots can get very hot) and especially if they are screw-ins

I've got kitchen spots, and despite changing the fittings a couple of times, have had to get used to the idea that they don't last long. Of course, I also use a lot of compact fluorescents around the house, which last almost forever, in fittings that are switched on for many hours every day.

And, of course, if you've got 6 bulbs, you have to expect to have failures 6 times as often as in a room with only one.

You could try buying a set of lamps by a good-quality maker like Phillips and see if that makes any difference.