Failure of low energy bulbs - problem with electrics?

Myser

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

Not taking a pop, just hadn't seen that warning, but the bulbs are electronic and we know that mixing with water isn't good;)


But I have to say the 2 oldest bulbs I have are in the batten mounted outside light, and the garage auto opener, both exterior?????

Provided your light fitting (internal/external) is IP rated for the environment it is in, surrounding humidity shouldn't be a problem.

I have noticed that new CFLs don't seem to last as long as the older ones? Perhaps cheaper manufacturing and parts used?

I've found Philips seem to be the most reliable and long-lasting so far.

lstar337

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

Not taking a pop, just hadn't seen that warning

Neither had I. I had a bathroom one go, and the new bulb had a warning on the box about high moisture areas. I had never thought of it before, but it makes sense.

I did still put that bulb in the bathroom though, as it was a cool white and it wouldn't look good anywhere else. It still works fine after about a year.

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

But I have to say the 2 oldest bulbs I have are in the batten mounted outside light, and the garage auto opener, both exterior?????

Yeah, most are obviously quite resilient. My guess for the OP, was mostly a stab in the dark.

Maybe an LED or Halogen would be better for the bathroom.

cyclonebri1

I did fit some fancy fire rated fitting in my bathroom, for no reason other than I had existing holes form previous fittings, they are superb, take a special bulb are cool white and haven't failed yet.

Sorry to be none technical about that, I can't be more specific without removing one.;)

greyteam1959

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

Some of mine have/had, but remembering which is which is another issue.

So inline with what has been said, you have had some fail then?

Yes I have had several fail but I have nearly 50 bulbs in use in a shop.
They actually have a dated printed on the bulb believe it or not.