Re: Why do bulbs explode?

[Richard Malcolm-Smith <rich@xxxxxxx>]

Quinten Uijldert wrote:

> SWMBO just phoned me as one of the light bulbs in my kitchen has
exploded
> whilst she was there.  This has happened now twice and both with the
same
> socket.  Does anyone have any suggestions as to what is the most
likely reason
> that might have caused this?  A power spike?  Bad manufacturing of the
bulb?

Usual cause I have heard of is ceiling insulation on top of the fitting
making
the bulb overheat.



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