Light bulbs will not work forever, but one day they will stop working. In fact, incandescent bulbs have a lifespan of about 900 hours. Based on use for eight hours a day, the lamp can last for approximately four months. Compact fluorescent lights are supposed to last longer, but that’s not always the case.
Sometimes it happens that we find one of the lamps in the house constantly being replaced. In fact, the lamp may be installed and replaced on the same day, meaning that it burns out after being installed for a very short period. This is not normal because, as we explained, its life expectancy is about 4 months if it is used for several hours a day, and in this case The situation is that there is a defect in the electrical installation of this bulb, which leads to the bulb constantly burning. In this article, we will learn about 9 reasons why light bulbs burn out quickly.
Causes of burning light bulbs
Sudden rise in voltage above the rated rate (High Voltage)
The lamp works on the voltage supplied to the house, which is 220 volts (120 volts in some countries). Therefore, if the voltage is higher than this value, this will cause the lamp to be constantly damaged, and it will also affect many electrical and electronic devices. To know whether the voltage supplied to the house is standard or not This is done by measuring the voltage in one of the electrical outlets in the house using a voltmeter.
Excessive Vibration in Fixtures
Another cause of lamp burnouts is excessive vibration of the lamps. A good example of this is a ceiling fan with a light. When the fan blades become unbalanced, the fan begins to vibrate, and the vibration damages the bulb and shortens its life. This has been the case in many cases, such as installing a bulb with a wire facing a window, where air enters, moves the bulb a lot, and ultimately leads to damage to the bulb.
Poor contact of the bulb with the medication
For the bulb to work, it must be installed in the lamp that transmits electricity to it, but this is done according to a specific standard, and therefore if the contact is incorrect
This may be the result of connecting the bulb too much or not connecting it in the required manner. It may also be the result of poor materials from which the lamp is made. Therefore, in the event of repeated damage to the lamp, it is preferable to change the lamp with another of high quality because this will save you a lot of money wasted in replacing lamps.
Turn the lamp on and off frequently
When we disconnect and turn on the lamp repeatedly, such as if someone presses the lamp switch for fun or amusement, he disconnects the electricity from the lamp and then reconnects it, and repeating this may cause damage to the lamp.
There is a short circuit
A short circuit, or what is known colloquially as a short circuit, may undoubtedly cause damage to lamps and electrical appliances in general, especially if this happens frequently.
These were the most common reasons that lead to bulbs burning out quickly, and also in addition to that is the possibility of poor quality of the bulb itself. If the wire connections, fittings, and everything are in order and the bulb still burns, and these bulbs are produced by a specific company or of unknown source, when replacing the bulb, please choose a different company that is known for its quality. Its products.
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