I have a ceiling lamp/fan combo in which lightbulbs are constantly burning out. My dad was convinced it was in my head. I'd already tried regular bulbs and other fluorescent, I hadn't tracked it but they were dying far too frequently. This spring, on a bet with my dad, I swapped the 3 bulbs for brand new Compact Fluorescent lights.
6 months later, 2 of them are dead. One died 2 months or so ago. I left it in there because I was seeing if maybe having 3 bulbs was too much for the lamp. The other died today. This is the office, the light gets turned on and stays on, often for several hrs at a time, never just for a few minutes.This lamp just kills lightbulbs. Not just CF bulbs, either, I'd even tried regular bulbs, they lasted even less time.
The only reason I could find as per google was a possible overvoltage. But I haven't had the problem on any of the other lights in my house, so it's not a "global" issue.
The big question is.. is it the lamp, or is it a electrical problem? I kinda like the lamp but obviously if its a problem, it's got to go.
Suggestions/tips welcomed! MB