Did they use less than good quality bulbs to save on construction costs?
Light bulbs are constanly burning out
Frequently, when I switch light-switches on, I burn out light bulbs and at times a breaker jumps.
I am preparing to purchase new tube amps, (I currently have a ss amp). I am worried that these surges may cause damage to the new tube gear.
I live in a newly constructed building (4yrs old) which is shared with 5 other tenants. Throughout the building in the hallways and such, there are always burnt out bulbs. Bulbs last less than 6 month on average (incandescent, halogen and fluorescent)
This seems to occur randomly, last time was in the evening 8pm, whereas the time before it was at 4:45 am.
Need I be worried?
What can be done to solve the root of the problem?
What can be done to mitigate the risks? I already have a surge protector but I only have my Pre-amp, TT & TV plugged into it. I find the amp sounds better straight in the wall.
I am preparing to purchase new tube amps, (I currently have a ss amp). I am worried that these surges may cause damage to the new tube gear.
I live in a newly constructed building (4yrs old) which is shared with 5 other tenants. Throughout the building in the hallways and such, there are always burnt out bulbs. Bulbs last less than 6 month on average (incandescent, halogen and fluorescent)
This seems to occur randomly, last time was in the evening 8pm, whereas the time before it was at 4:45 am.
Need I be worried?
What can be done to solve the root of the problem?
What can be done to mitigate the risks? I already have a surge protector but I only have my Pre-amp, TT & TV plugged into it. I find the amp sounds better straight in the wall.
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I have this issue in Austin. My voltage is about 127 volts. 127V is too high... For residential customers the utility company is supposed to keep the voltage with-in (+ or -) 5%. 120V being the base line. You should contact your utility company and ask them to check your incoming voltage. It may be a simple fix of moving the taps on their transformer to lower the voltage. |
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