Edison bulbs

WeAreGhosts

Does anyone have any experience with these?

I have a small lamp that takes Edison bulbs, but had stopped using it last year because the bulbs I have just get so hot and they're also have a ringing noise when switched on. The bulb goes out sometimes too then comes back on a few seconds later, even though it is nearly new.

Does anyone know if you can get Edison bulbs that don't get hot and aren't quite as annoying?! I don't know how people put up with them in kitchens etc.

googler

Edison bulbs are simply those with a screw fit as opposed to bayonet, aren't they?

Are you sure you're using the correct wattage for the lamp?

More info required, I fear...

knightstyle

What sort of bulb was/is it? Filament, CFL, LED?
Filament bulbs get hot, CFL bulbs the base gets warm and they can vibrate/sing quietly. LED bulbs are cool and cheap ones can sing.

Barny1979

googler wrote: »

Edison bulbs are simply those with a screw fit as opposed to bayonet, aren't they?

Are you sure you're using the correct wattage for the lamp?

More info required, I fear...

Edison are the ones in fashion now where the filament glows orange?

WeAreGhosts

Barny1979 wrote: »

Edison are the ones in fashion now where the filament glows orange?

Yes, that's the one. The filament rattles when the bulb gets hot so has a permanent ringing noise. Plus the bulb gets so hot it's dangerous. I can't see why people like them!
I believe I am using the correct bulb for the lamp - an E27.
I just wondered if I'm the only one who can't seem to see the attraction. They don't seem fit for purpose.

coffeehound

You could look at the LED filament bulbs -- same sort of appearance without the heat

Myser

WeAreGhosts wrote: »

I believe I am using the correct bulb for the lamp - an E27.

What is the wattage of the bulb? It should be printed on the top or near the metal screw fitting.


Some lamps can only take up to a certain wattage.


The alternative is to buy a filament look LED replacement bulb. If your lamp has a dimmer control, make sure you buy a dimmable LED bulb.

Norman_Castle

WeAreGhosts wrote: »

Yes, that's the one. The filament rattles when the bulb gets hot so has a permanent ringing noise. Plus the bulb gets so hot it's dangerous. I can't see why people like them!
I believe I am using the correct bulb for the lamp - an E27.
I just wondered if I'm the only one who can't seem to see the attraction. They don't seem fit for purpose.

If the bulbs getting noticeably hot its very unlikely to be energy saving, some decorative bulbs aren't. They produce poor light but are expensive to use. They're fit for purpose as an ornament but not very good at providing good or economical lighting.
E27 is just the fitting type and size. There's a big difference between them so if wrong they simply won't fit.