Does anyone else have a problem with bulbs burning out quickly? I can't get a 100W bulb to last more than two weeks, let alone a 150W bulb.
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I have not had that problem either. Other than buying a good bulb and being careful not to bump them ESPECIALLY when they are on I would say to be sure you are buying correct bulbs (wattage) for the domes. The domes have a maximum on the box of what you should put in them.
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Always wear a glove or use a cloth when handling the bulbs itself. I've been told any residue from your hands (dirt, sweat, oils...) can stain & leave "hot spots" on the bulb itself & lessen their longevity. Another factor is that bulbs have a different rating for various countries. For example I've ordered Amazon bulbs directly from the U.S only to have them shorten out within minutes because of the difference in volts.
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I've never had that problem. Buy quality bulbs from pet stores, not hardware stores. Also avoid bumping or shaking the fixture so you don't harm the bulbs.
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I bought the reptile kit. Dual lamps included. Counting the lamp preinstalled I've had 4 lamps to burn out since black Friday. There is a problem !
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Interesting question. I have used 100 watt bulbs with this kit and not had a problem.
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Not sure what your problem is. We've had our lights for at least a year, and haven't replaced a bulb yet, although the batteries seem to be weakening so we'll probably have to replace them in a bit.
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I believe that has to be a misprint. A 100 watt bulb would be too bright as well as too hot. I have a 13 watt fluorescent bulb in mine that is equivalent to the light output of a 60 watt incandescent bulb. If you chose to go with an incandescent bulb. I would not go higher that 40 watts.
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I've tried these bulbs in several different fixtures, including the fixture from the company. 6 bulbs in 8 months. Last replacement bulbs, one busted. Gave up. I now use plant bulbs from Walmart that are great. Plants thrive under them. The city you live in might have a nursery that carries them. Agrolite can provide you a location. Me; I'm sticking with what I'm using now. They last! Hope this helps my friend.Also; their fixtures are weak. Ballasts burn out quick. They sent me a replacement fixture that was not shown on their ad. The " new" fixture had "shop lamp" marked on it. So I paid close to $40 for it. Same fixture at Walmart, Home Depot had same fixture for 19.99. Buyer beware! I've tried these bulbs in several different fixtures, including the fixture from the company. 6 bulbs in 8 months. Last replacement bulbs, one busted. Gave up. I now use plant bulbs from Walmart that are great. Plants thrive under them. The city you live in might have a nursery that carries them. Agrolite can provide you a location. Me; I'm sticking with what I'm using now. They last! Hope this helps my friend.Also; their fixtures are weak. Ballasts burn out quick. They sent me a replacement fixture that was not shown on their ad. The " new" fixture had "shop lamp"... » Read More I've tried these bulbs in several different fixtures, including the fixture from the company. 6 bulbs in 8 months. Last replacement bulbs, one busted. Gave up. I now use plant bulbs from Walmart that are great. Plants thrive under them. The city you live in might have a nursery that carries them. Agrolite can provide you a location. Me; I'm sticking with what I'm using now. They last! Hope this helps my friend.Also; their fixtures are weak. Ballasts burn out quick. They sent me a replacement fixture that was not shown on their ad. The " new" fixture had "shop lamp" marked on it. So I paid close to $40 for it. Same fixture at Walmart, Home Depot had same fixture for 19.99. Buyer beware! « Show Less
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I have the same problem with the florescent bulb in the magnifying lamp I purchased from HD. The very first time I tunred it on it blew. Not sure if it's the ballast or the bub but a replacement t5 6400 K 210V 22W is impossible to locate. That's why I'm here shopping for a LED magnifying lamp, lol.
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I had the same problem about a week after I changed my 1st bulb. I returned the replacement and the newest replacement hasn't failed in several months. Good luck!
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The last one I bought only lasted about 6 months. I got it from Bulb World. I hope the one I just bought lasts a lot longer.
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Yes, the bulb life is very poor. After a couple of weeks, it dimmed and burned out,
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By the time they burn out (they are solid state - no delicate filament in a vacuum) the bulb, and you, will be ready to be thrown out!! You an always buy another one at that time if you still need it. If faulty, return for a refund.
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I have had problems with CFLs and LEDs in this lamp. They burn out quickly. I believe it has to do with the transformer in the power cord.
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Not that I am qualified to answer an issue like this (I did not make it) but if it happened to me, I'd arrange for a return - the bulbs are fantastic though my 2 are still going strong! Try to get a refund - don't take a chance with faulty lighting - it could cost $$$ in the long run.
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recently mine started doing the same thing mine will always start up again after stopping for a second and then some days, it runs fine. have you figured out how to clean the bulb that the other customer mentioned.....mine came without any instructions. any advise would be helpful. thanks, jim
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Call Amazon, I had the same problem with two of the four lamps that I have ordered over the past few months. I eThey were great and replace the two, and I asked for a discount on the other two and kept them just for nite light, and they still are only warm. I am happy with amazons customer service , the two that they replaced are still not as warm as the first one I bought, so it must be just the luck of the draw. they look great, and they do seem to help with odors. in my mind I feel that they are doing me some good, so what else matters. Good luck with your lamps.
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No. It's not the bulbs. It's the base. For some reason it shorts out. I've found it happens if you generate static shock while touching the lamp.my initial 2 went out with in weeks. (I bought 2) just had a replacement go out last week. So will be calling for a replacement again.
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I have not noticed that problem. I still seem to be getting about 6-8 months with mine. I have 7 watt bulbs in 12 volt system, but am running several LED fixtures on this line, so I'm using less than a third of the capacity of the unit. Perhaps you're overloaded? Check the wattage of the bulbs you're running and see if you've got too much wattage overall. I also had a problem when I initially installed it where several bulbs blew. but it turned out to be one of the fixtures I just added. When I removed the fixture, all returned to normal. Must have had a short in it.
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I use Sylvania Doublelife 60W teardrop shape bulbs. Never had a problem. *Hint - the lamps themselves are almost too sensitive. If you touch it too hard, the wires inside it will break and I've never been able to fix that. I had to buy a new one when that happened.