Lighting Dangers Under the Eaves

The Bulb in My Verandah's Bunker Light Keeps Blowing

Do you run across this problem often?

A lot more than we should. You’d be surprised how people take a casual attitude towards their lighting circuits. Sure they draw less current than a power circuit, but they can kill you just as quickly. Take a look at these two jobs Sharpe technicians were called to recently.

They look like disasters waiting to happen. What can I learn from this?

A globe that blows frequently indicates a potential major problem with either the unit or the wiring running to it. Other warning signs are flickering bulbs and sparking or melted control switches. If something looks dodgy it probably is. This DIY installation of an interior fluro on a porch is downright dangerous. It has exposed wiring crudely installed to an ancient porcelain fuse.

So the best advice is to call an expert, rather than just keep changing the globe?

Absolutely. Our Sharpe technicians don’t just fix the obvious problems; they properly test all your cables and connections, right back to the switchboard. If your outside lights are rusted or broken they also have energy-saving LED replacement options.