Halogen Lights

[tiggerblue10]

Why do they burn out so quickly? For the price you pay they should last so much longer.

I think I need some new light fittings!

[woodchopper]

Mine last for years and I don't buy them at B&Q - Osram.Sylvania, I find last longer. Rather than the cheap ones.

[Ethel]

20 years and still going in my bathroom.

[buildersmate]

In addition to the first answer, life is shortened through excessive heat. Make sure enclosed ones have adequate space around them (by avoiding them being covered by fibreglass insulation for example).

[tiggerblue10]

The ones I've got are the small GU10s for the ceiling. I have to keep replacing them every 5 or 6 months. Why?

[rabbitygirl]

I found they didn't last long in my place either tig. In my new house I have chosen light fittings that are not halogen, and without the need to keep so many different type bulbs stocked.

[tiggerblue10]

Hi Rabbity, glad its not just me then! Lol

[rabbitygirl]

Hi tig. One particular fitting drove me nuts the amount and cost of bulbs it used. Now just have energy saving and 2-3 different wattages. Much better and I know I have the bulbs in the cupboard.

[tiggerblue10]

Yeah, I think I'm gonna get the fittings changed. I can't carry on like this especially at over �5 a go!