View Full Version : desk lamp makes a buzz, fire hazard?
blue mountain raider
Jul 18th, 2007, 08:13 PM
hi my desk lamp is rated at 100w max, i have a 30w CFL in it and it makes a slight buzz, while a 13w CFL doesn't. what makes the buzz and is it a fire hazard? thanks in advance.
UrbanPoet
Jul 18th, 2007, 08:28 PM
you must have a faulty bulb..
Shaner
Jul 18th, 2007, 08:45 PM
Not likely a fire hazard. I've heard many lamps/lights that buzz over the years and I've never actually seen any of them catch on fire.
If you're that worried, replace the bulb.
T-DOT
Jul 18th, 2007, 09:05 PM
I have fixtures that buzz only after I installed CFLs on them. But not with reg. bulbs.
Squiggles
Jul 18th, 2007, 09:32 PM
Your lamp is infesed with bees. Call an expert beekeeper immediately. On the plus side, you will be left with some yummy honey.
Asun
Jul 19th, 2007, 12:35 AM
It's just the ballast inside the CFL causing the buzzing sound. It can be quite annoying, but not a fire hazard. However, it is also a sign that the ballast is not fully efficient and hence you're wasting some extra energy.
nsd
Jul 19th, 2007, 12:42 AM
I have fixtures that buzz only after I installed CFLs on them. But not with reg. bulbs.
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Bazooka Joe
Jul 19th, 2007, 05:22 AM
Your lamp is infesed with bees. Call an expert beekeeper immediately. On the plus side, you will be left with some yummy honey.
:lol::lol:
ccdude
Jul 19th, 2007, 09:37 AM
It's just the ballast inside the CFL causing the buzzing sound. It can be quite annoying, but not a fire hazard. However, it is also a sign that the ballast is not fully efficient and hence you're wasting some extra energy.
If your lamp is 2 pin = magnetic ballast,buzzes,not as efficient
4pin = electronic ballast,no buzz, very eff.