• Question: Why do lightbulbs blow?

    Asked by pwelshie to Julio, Jaine, Dave, Annette on 16 Nov 2016.
    • Photo: Jaine Blayney

      Jaine Blayney answered on 16 Nov 2016:

      If it something that happens a lot, I would check the wiring in the place. If there are faulty connections, you can get an arc, causing too much heat and the bulb explodes.

    • Photo: Annette Neill

      Annette Neill answered on 16 Nov 2016:

      Lightbulbs blow usually because of a surge in power-when you switch on your lamp. Ways to avoid this is by using a dimmer.

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