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glenbarr | 20:28 Tue 06th Feb 2007 | Home & Garden
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I have recently moved and replaced all the bulbs with energy saving ones. Last night I noticed a strrange smell which I thought was electrical and also heard a funny noise. I eventually discoved it was coming from a new light bulb which was also very hot and I had to turn the lights out to let it cool down before I could replace it.
It was ok then but must say it was only on for a few hours.
Tonight the smell is there again and the bulb is hot again although neither are as bad as last night. Has anyone any ideas on this? Thank you.
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I hope your not using it in conjunction with a dimmer switch. Apart from that can't help.
Just make sure that the smell is not from glue on the lampshade, this happened to me once and I thought it was the bulb but it was some awful glue, once I replaced the lampshade it was fine. Could be that it made a noise anyway and you are just linking the two.
Longlife bulbs are supposed to be cool-running (like Jamaican bobsleigh team). If hot, something's wrong. Take back to shop and demand replacement.
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Thanks to all for that reply and yes it is being used with a dimmer switch. Will rectify that asap. Thanks again
I use a long life bulb in my son's bedroom and when it gets dusty it emits a smell! Also makes a noise just when they are about to go (after several years now of using them)
as nether edge said it shouldn't get red hot. it's a duff/faulty bulb. if it gets too hot it could be a fire risk so get it changed.
i had one that lasted three days then did a chip pan impersonation!!

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