rescuemom
Posts:357
 | | 08/05/2007 7:27 PM |
 Alert | | I use the light in the micro over my stove for a nitelite and it seems I'm replacing these bulbs every couple weeks. Is this normal since I use it so much or am I putting them in wrong? I've had to replace very few other bulbs in my house over the past four yrs but I've spent a fortune on these little appliance bulbs. | | | |
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Threekids
Posts:187
| | 08/05/2007 7:30 PM |
Alert | | we use ours the same way and have yet to change it and it has been a year and a half. It has gotten dimmer but not gone out yet. | |
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rescuemom
Posts:357
| | 08/05/2007 7:45 PM |
Alert | | It seems like I didn't have to replace them for a long time when I moved in but once I replaced them that's all I do! Ace didn't have them the last time I needed replacing so I just keep getting them at Frys. Any suggestions on which bulbs would be best to try this time?anyone? | | | |
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rescuemom
Posts:357
| | 08/05/2007 7:48 PM |
Alert | | BTW 3, there are two bulbs and the dimness means one is out you'll be in the dark soon. | | | |
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DesertDweller
Posts:2559
| | 08/05/2007 7:56 PM |
Alert | Do you use the fan? If so, the vibration could be shortening the life of the filiment in the bulb. Those are expensive bulbs, too.
You may want to get a cheapie night light to use instead. I know what you mean - I hate walking into a dark room and I have night lights on in a couple of places. | |
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cdpedro
Posts:118
| | 08/05/2007 8:35 PM |
Alert | | We too have used ours for over 2 years as a light light or just general use every day and have never changed it. | |
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rex
Posts:295
| | 08/05/2007 8:38 PM |
Alert | | I use one of those fluorescent curly bulbs in an uplight for a night lite. Only 13 watts & they're supposed to last a lot longer. I like cheap. | | | |
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maricopamommy1
Posts:552
| | 08/05/2007 8:38 PM |
Alert | | we use ours alot also and have yet to change it (now that I said that mine will probably go out)lol. But I also use others around the house so when my daughter gets up she can see her way in the hallways. | |
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rescuemom
Posts:357
| | 08/06/2007 9:14 AM |
Alert | | Thanks everyone for your input. I rarely use the fan so I doubt it's the vibration. Guess it's time to just get a regular nitelite. | | | |
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M&M
Posts:0
| | 08/06/2007 2:15 PM |
Alert | I suggest the night lights that go on automatically when the room goes dark.
We use them and have not had one die yet. | | | |
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YZRacer
Posts:1596
| | 08/07/2007 10:08 AM |
Alert | | automatic , CFL night lights are what we use. been very happy with them. got them at lowes I think | |
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rescuemom
Posts:357
| | 08/07/2007 10:34 AM |
Alert | | Thanks, I'll give them a try. | | | |
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sarahc
Posts:631
| | 08/07/2007 10:45 AM |
Alert | | We have those green patches that light up a hallway or a small room green. They plug in and start to glow when it gets dark. It won’t kill your eyes and last forever. I use the nightlight on the microwave when we have guests it’s the same light that I use every time I cook and have never changed a bulb... | | | |
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rescuemom
Posts:357
| | 08/07/2007 11:08 AM |
Alert | | Sarah, My house is one of the first built in RED and going on 5 yrs old. My original bulbs seemed to last forever that's why I'm soo surprized that my replacement bulbs are so short lived. I think I'm not screwing them in right or something. I thought at the very least I could screw in a light bulb, but they're small and go in at an odd angle. | | | |
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D-BO
Posts:88
| | 08/07/2007 12:07 PM |
Alert | | Are the replacement bulbs "halogen" by any chance? If they are you do not want to handle them with your bare hands. The oil left behind on the glass of a halogen bulb can cause a hot spot and may cause the bulb to fail. This is more frequent on smaller halogen bulbs. | | | |
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rescuemom
Posts:357
| | 08/07/2007 12:27 PM |
Alert | | I'm not sure if they are halogen or not, I'll have to look at them. Would it be ok to handle them wearing a latex food handler glove if they are? I'm going to check Ace again, I've been getting the one Fry's has available...and getting a regular nite lite. | | | |
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