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Planning, installing and using either indoor or outdoor artificial lights.

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Why do light bulbs all over the house burn out disconcertingly fast?

One reason bulbs can burn out quickly is if the voltage applied to them is higher than the expected voltage (120V in The USA). Wiring problems and bad transformers can cause the voltage to be out of s …
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What can I use to lubricate electrical contacts?

I suggest the use of a `dielectric grease'. In particular, look for one compatible with high temperature, which are often made out of silicone. The grease can be ordered online, but would also be avai …
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Lightbulbs burn out 3 seconds after turning on the light

One likely reason is that the light bulbs came from a defective batch. You could try moving a known working bulb from a different location to the suspicious location to verify. Another reason is that …
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