desk lamp makes a buzz, fire hazard?

[blue mountain raider]

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]

you must have a faulty bulb..

[Shaner]

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]

I have fixtures that buzz only after I installed CFLs on them. But not with reg. bulbs.

[Squiggles]

Your lamp is infesed with bees. Call an expert beekeeper immediately. On the plus side, you will be left with some yummy honey.

[Asun]

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]

I have fixtures that buzz only after I installed CFLs on them. But not with reg. bulbs.

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[Bazooka Joe]

Your lamp is infesed with bees. Call an expert beekeeper immediately. On the plus side, you will be left with some yummy honey.

[ccdude]

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.