I tried GE GDO bulbs which lasted a couple days (a little less than the 3000 hour rating). Now I'm trying fluorescent and halogen. Any suggestions?
Dave
anchor the thing better ??...
my bride likes using pink bulbs ....everywhere....
and the two in our garage last about two years
Try "Rough Service" bulbs.
Or bulbs rated at 130 V...
I have found compact fluorescent bulbs to be extremely resistant to vibration.
I like using the compact fluorescents in my drop light because of their resistance to vibration and I don't end up burning myself on the holder.
Thanks for your replies. I installed a compact fluorescent and a halogen. Both have survived in the short term.
Dave
Update:
The halogen lasted a few days, the fluorescent is still in service.
Dave
I have used 130V bulbs and have only had one go out (in 3 openers) in about 13 "bulb" years (1 bulb/opener for 1 year, moved to new home, 2 bulbs/openers for 6+ years). Prior to putting in the 130V bulbs, all other bulbs ("normal", appliance, GDO-specific) lasted about 1 month or so.
GDO guy suggested the 130V bulbs to combat the frequent burnout.
<sorry, didn't see that 1000BaseT already made this suggestion>