…shade where they might fall over onto a bed or sofa. Most light fixtures are labeled to show the brightest bulb that can be safely…
…important warning sign of problems. Frequent bulb burnout. A light bulb that burns out frequently is a sign that the bulb is too…

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We want to replace the one light fixture in the half bath with 2 sconces(separate individual lighting). Each new fixture, left and right, would be approx. 24" away…

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Hello Everyone, I have a new light fixture in my bathroom that has three bulbs. One of the bulbs seems to burn out every one to three weeks. Is this the sign of a bad fixture, wiring, or bulbs?? Thanks in advance for any help you might be able to offer. Boyd

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I want to up date my light fixtures in my bath, but I have a GE Low…
…in my house, can I use a newer light fixture or does it have to be a special…
…voltage system? If I can use a new light fixture, does it wire up the same way…

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…bend one edge of the bulb base in slightly toward the center, that's OK. Then you can get ahold of it with pliers. Most light bulb sockest are tougher than the bulb that goes in them. Just be gentle. One more thing: don't use oil or any lubricant…

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…electrician, I remember my Momma (God rest her soul) would always use a potato to remove a broken base of an incandescent light bulb and when she was about to replace it she would wipe a little petroleum jelly around the threads of the bulb (NOT the socket…

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Hi, I want to remove some old light fixtures in my garage. They will not be replaced. What do I safely do with the old wiring? The ceiling has drywall. Thanks, Patrice

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Good morning, gang: I'm having problems trying to remove the cover of the rectangular florescent light bulb fixture in our kitchen. It has a metal frame which encloses the plastic cover. I can't find how to remove either the plastic…

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We remodeled two bathrooms a few years ago and installed identical light fixtures in each. Each fixture holds two 60 watt bulbs. On one of these fixtures the bulbs last only a few months before both blow out…

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…the first to admit I know *nothing* about home repair. I just bought a house this past summer. It seems that there is a lightbulb popping and burning out every week. One bulb (outdoor spot) I changed in July has already burnt out. A few of the fixtures…

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