I have a dual (2 bulbs) floodlight attached to the side of my home. One of the bulbs keeps burning out and I have to replace it continually. Does this indicate a short in the unit or in the wiring to the floodlight? How do I tell the difference? Do I need an electrician to repair it?
Thank you for your help.
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Is caused by high voltage, vibration, and heat.
The first two should not be a factor as the two bulbs are on the same circuit and mounted in the same fixutre so they see the same conditions.
So most likely it is caused by heat buildup.
Most likely by a bad connection in the socket. You can try bending out the tab in the center of the socket about 1/4".
BUT MAKE SURE THAT THE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS OPEN ON THAT CIRCUIT AND VERIFY BY TRYING TO TURN THE LIGHTS ON.
The first two should not be a factor as the two bulbs are on the same circuit and mounted in the same fixutre so they see the same conditions.
So most likely it is caused by heat buildup.
Most likely by a bad connection in the socket. You can try bending out the tab in the center of the socket about 1/4".
BUT MAKE SURE THAT THE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS OPEN ON THAT CIRCUIT AND VERIFY BY TRYING TO TURN THE LIGHTS ON.
