High Pitched Noise from Energy Saving Light Bulb

[Evastar]

i replaced an ordinary 60 watt bulb with an 11 watt energy saving Osram Duluxstar bulb, and there's a high pitched noise coming from it, it's really annoying.

anyone any ideas, or has anyone else ever noticed this?

i can't remember where i bought them

[edward hitler]

nicely done dea, rest best esst 2day. 2 u luv

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[cactikid]

lucky you getting the odd 1 out

[TheCoder]

Unfortunately the high-pitch screech is common with this type of bulb. Some bulbs (from the same batch) will be noisy whilst others are silent. Its mostly down to very cheap components being used.

[xant14]

You need to muffle it somehow eva. I find wrapping a thick scarf around it, and your problems will be solved.

[Evastar]

thanks to everyone that posted, and especially TheCoder, that made a helpful and informative post!

i'll swap it for another one from the same batch later, and see if that one is the same.

[Grizz]

my bedroom lamp bulb is the same. i wouldnt mind if there was any light from the ~~~~in things.......

[chucklor]

The best place to put them energy saving lamps is in the ~~~~in bin, yes you may save some money but in a few years time you will be needing to pay out for corrective surgery on your eyes.....

[zorba anton]

Actually, this happens in the 'switch' more often than the bulb, with the exception of GE Bulbs.

Cheap Dimmer Switches and cheap on/off switches are the worst. Consider switching your bulb to another room (different switch).

I used GE bulbs and they had an annoying buzz with a dimmer switch. I switched to Philips brand, and they are perfectly quiet.