Light bulb problem

[KcMizzou]

I can't seem to keep a light bulb working in my kitchen. They burn out insanely fast, including two in the span of about 30 minutes tonight.

Now, these were the cheap old school bulbs, so I'll try the new kind. I'm just wondering if it could be an issue with the wiring in our place. (I'm a renter)

Or it could be a haunting. It's that time of year and all...

[cdcox]

Probably sand in your wires.

[Inmem58]

You're not every bright are you?

[KcMizzou]

Originally Posted by KcMizzou

I'm just wondering if it could be an issue with the wiring in our place.

The reason I'm concerned about this, is that I have had a bit of a history with fires. (ahem)

[KcMizzou]

Originally Posted by Inmem58

You're not every bright are you?

Not at the moment. I have one bulb left though.

[Psyko Tek]

Originally Posted by KcMizzou

I can't seem to keep a light bulb working in my kitchen. They burn out insanely fast, including two in the span of about 30 minutes tonight.

Now, these were the cheap old school bulbs, so I'll try the new kind. I'm just wondering if it could be an issue with the wiring in our place. (I'm a renter)

Or it could be a haunting. It's that time of year and all...

my AC used to rattle the house when it kicked in
got a CFL has lasted 5+ years
regular bulb 3 months tops

[Inmem58]

Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Not at the moment. I have one bulb left though.

I would say high voltage. Since your renting, bring it up to your landlord. Show him your dilemma.

[Dave]

Have you tried Florescent?

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Psyko Tek

my AC used to rattle the house when it kicked in
got a CFL has lasted 5+ years
regular bulb 3 months tops

This is all I buy.

[KcMizzou]

Originally Posted by Dave

This is all I buy.

Yeah, that's what I'll try next. It's just weird. I've burnt 4 bulbs out in a week (all in the kitchen). The last two within minutes of one another.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Yeah, that's what I'll try next. It's just weird. I've burnt 4 bulbs out in a week (all in the kitchen). The last two within minutes of one another.

Were they all from the same box?

[KcMizzou]

Originally Posted by Dave

Were they all from the same box?

3 were. The 1st to go out had been fine for a long time.

Good point, now that I think about it.

[SPchief]

Originally Posted by KcMizzou

3 were. The 1st to go out had been fine for a long time.

Good point, now that I think about it.

Winner. I'm guessing old box of bulbs from the closet?

[KcMizzou]

Originally Posted by SPchief

Winner. I'm guessing old box of bulbs from the closet?

Last minute convenience store item.

[WV]

Originally Posted by SPchief

Winner. I'm guessing old box of bulbs from the closet?

Do bulbs get "old"? I mean what would get old in a light bulb?