Lounge Electricians, a question. My overhead light in my kitchen holds 3

standard A19 base bulbs. I use LEDs in the fixture. LEDs usually last a long time - many years, but I've had 3 bulbs burn out in this fixture in about 2 years. Not always the same socket.

So is the light fixture itself a possible problem? An issue with the wiring to the fixture? Just bad luck with bulbs? Do all the bulbs need to be the exact same make/model and wattage?

Any diagnosis or recommendation? Thanks.

Posted: 11/15/2018 at 07:41AM

Lounge Electricians, a question. My overhead light in my kitchen holds 3 -- Late 80s Hokie 11/15/2018 07:41AM

Is fixture enclosed? Some bulbs need air flow to dissipate heat -- pburg_hokie 11/15/2018 11:54AM

Wish I could help, but I'm still working my way through those crappy CFLs -- EDGEMAN 11/15/2018 10:17AM

Seems odd. Since I've started replacing all of my bulbs, I've not had -- reestuart 11/15/2018 10:01AM

Are the bulbs in a globe? LEDs don't do well if there is no way to -- jmanatVT 11/15/2018 09:22AM

That is a good point. Especially if they are really bright LEDs, -- HokieSignGuy 11/15/2018 09:26AM

Possibly. They are NOT enclosed, as there's room around all sides, but -- Late 80s Hokie 11/15/2018 10:00AM

One last thing... are you positive the LEDS actually went bad? -- HokieSignGuy 11/15/2018 10:04AM

Yes, I've tried them in other light fixtures after taking them out and they -- Late 80s Hokie 11/15/2018 10:23AM

Great, just bought and installed a 3 LED light fixture for my kitchen.. -- `lag 11/15/2018 08:57AM

Is fixture ceiling fan too? Cheap bulbs susceptible to vibration failure ** -- RTFC 11/15/2018 08:53AM

Not a ceiling fan, I don't think they're cheap bulbs as I use these same -- Late 80s Hokie 11/15/2018 08:55AM

Bad batch of bulbs? Too much steam from the stove? -- Hokie360 11/15/2018 08:52AM

The bulbs are a scam ** -- Brown Water 11/15/2018 08:39AM

The turning it on and off issue is a myth. You can have your two year old -- 81_Hokie 11/15/2018 08:30AM

Well, calling it an all-out Myth could be up for debate. -- HokieSignGuy 11/15/2018 09:22AM

Moved** -- 81_Hokie 11/15/2018 08:40AM

No dimmer. Just a switch. ** -- Late 80s Hokie 11/15/2018 08:35AM

Have you measured the house voltage? I don't know how high it can be before -- 81_Hokie 11/15/2018 08:48AM

I’ve never had one burn out, but I put them in the correct places. -- HokieSignGuy 11/15/2018 08:13AM

Lounge Electricians, a question. My overhead light in my kitchen holds 3

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