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    Dec 14, 2012, 09:24 PM
    Issues with outdoor light burning out bulbs
    . I have an outdoor solar powered light (It only comes on after the sun sets) I was averaging about 1 month between incandesant light bulb changes, before switching to compact flouresent bulbs. The light fixture has 5 sockets to it (Think old street lamp) and 4 of them have had the same bulb for over 4 years now, with no problem. 1 of the 5 keeps blowing bulbs now. I've tried replacing the flouresent bulb, and I've even tried installing an incadescent bulb. The flouresent bulbs will last a day or so, but the incadescent bulbs don't last at all. Any Ideas ? I've checked the sockets and removed debris, and checked the wiring. While it's not shiney and new, it is not any worse than the others.
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    Dec 15, 2012, 03:53 AM
    Have you measured the voltage to be sure it is correct for the lamp?
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    Dec 15, 2012, 09:07 AM
    No I haven't. I'm guessing I should check this at night, when there is power going to the lamp ? It was here when I bought the house, and all the wiring is buried. I've checked my breaker box (outside) and I see nothing for that light.
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