spark
#1
09-17-03, 08:40 AM
spark
we bought our home new 2 years ago. why do i see a flash of light in the light switches when i turn them off? is this a problem? also the recessed light in one of our closets seems to go through alot of bulbs.
#3
09-17-03, 09:54 AM
no i have not. i just replace with the same bulb that was ther when we bought the home new. i will see if the fixture says the wattage somewhere.
i did not mention that sometime the bulb will come on when i start to replace it and it will be warm to the touch before it lights up.
what do you think about the light switches sparking alittle when flipped? mor than one switch, not just the closet.
i did not mention that sometime the bulb will come on when i start to replace it and it will be warm to the touch before it lights up.
what do you think about the light switches sparking alittle when flipped? mor than one switch, not just the closet.
#4
09-17-03, 02:57 PM
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All switches create a spark when switched. Most of the time, the spark is too small to notice. The larger the load controlled by the switch, the larger the spark. The cheaper the switch, the larger the spark. If you are actually seeing the spark without going to extraordinary effort to notice, then you should probably replace the switches with better ones.
Short life on light bulbs is a very different topic. If you have a digital voltmeter, you might try testing the voltage. As little as five extra volts can cut the life of a bulb in half. Try (1) more expensive name-brand bulbs, (2) bulbs marked for extra life, or (3) bulbs marked "130V".
Never use a 100-watt bulb unless you can verify that the fixture is designed to accept it. When in doubt, don't go above 60 watts. Many house fires have been caused by nothing more serious than using a 100-watt bulb in a 60-watt fixture.
Short life on light bulbs is a very different topic. If you have a digital voltmeter, you might try testing the voltage. As little as five extra volts can cut the life of a bulb in half. Try (1) more expensive name-brand bulbs, (2) bulbs marked for extra life, or (3) bulbs marked "130V".
Never use a 100-watt bulb unless you can verify that the fixture is designed to accept it. When in doubt, don't go above 60 watts. Many house fires have been caused by nothing more serious than using a 100-watt bulb in a 60-watt fixture.
