Excessive??? Compact fluorescents failing.

[Dave OCD]

If the flourescents are being operated frequently [via the PIR's rather than manually on for long periods of time] then that will certainly reduce lamp life. I've also found though over the years that an awful lot of HF control gear is rubbish compared to the old school magnetic ballasts and operational life can be very short.

 

[Davisonp]

How long are the lights on for with the PIR? A very short on off time can significantly shorten the life of a fluorescent lamp. I have been told 15 minutes minimum. I have also had one site where Osram 28W 2D lamps were only lasting 6 months in 35 fittings, having the first ballast go, I changed to Tridonic and that lamp has lasted one and a half years. it was a cheep set of fluorescent fittings.

 

[GBDamo]

If the flourescents are being operated frequently [via the PIR's rather than manually on for long periods of time] then that will certainly reduce lamp life. I've also found though over the years that an awful lot of HF control gear is rubbish compared to the old school magnetic ballasts and operational life can be very short.

This makes sense to me, would you expect a HF ballast to fail slowly causing lamp failure or just go?

 

[GBDamo]

How long are the lights on for with the PIR? A very short on off time can significantly shorten the life of a fluorescent lamp. I have been told 15 minutes minimum. I have also had one site where Osram 28W 2D lamps were only lasting 6 months in 35 fittings, having the first ballast go, I changed to Tridonic and that lamp has lasted one and a half years. it was a cheep set of fluorescent fittings.

Will be investigating PIR timing tomorrow and if necessary setting them to 30 mins.

Number two on my list.... now

 

[gnuuser]

2600 square feet but has 2 stories 14 rooms total, we rent out the upstairs.
gas furnace electric dryer.

 

[Dave OCD]

This makes sense to me, would you expect a HF ballast to fail slowly causing lamp failure or just go?

In my experience they just fail suddenly mate, cheap and nasty components I expect.

 

[GBDamo]

In my experience they just fail suddenly mate, cheap and nasty components I expect.

Cheers, won’t try that line of BS then.

 

[GBDamo]

A little controversial maybe but what are people’s thoughts on buying components and converting the existing fittings to LED?

Would any CE raiting would be voided?

 

[gnuuser]

that Im not sure of But I imagine retrofit kits are usually approved providing the are installed correctly. But in most cases its probably cheaper to replace the entire fitting.

 

[Midwest]

A hefty amount of posts removed, the OP is asking a question and some member are not interesting in helping out and posting to satisfy there boredom I suspect, let's try keep the thread on track as I suspect the OP is looking for help not a barrage of pointless responses, videos or pics that only drag the thread of course.
If you want to respond further then stay on topic please.

I dunno darkward, laughter eases the savage breast. Its just how far one takes it.