Blown Incandescant Lamp - Residential

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cdbourassa

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Hello,

I have a incandescent lamp in my kitchen that keeps blowing. The circuit breaker does not trip. Before I monkey around with it, I wanted some input. This tells me:
1. Loose connection - It's unlikely that the bulb is screwed in loosely, but this says to me that there's a loose connection in the wiring i.e. the wire nuts.
2. Cheap light bulbs?
3. Incorrect wattage?
4. Fluctuating voltage?

Thoughts?

I put in an LED light and now nothing is happening. Is this because typical LEDs carrying built in surge suppression?

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks,
 
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