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Post #138,638
by Nightowl
1/29/04 2:24:59 PM
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New Replacing all the sockets
My brother is gonna help us switch out the sockets in the kitchen soon, with better ones that don't bend and twist up.

But thanks for the tip!

Nightowl >8#

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Post #138,765
by Ashton
1/30/04 4:27:04 AM
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New Just make damn sure the "new" ones
aren't *aluminum* (threaded part.. they wouldn't dare use it on the center conductor) Wait; yes, they Would. ie Look at the suckers before purchase.

Tip: run a candle across each new bulb (threaded base) before screwing it in. Seat it, back off and reseat - snug but not "as tight as you can get it before you twist off the wires inside". Prevents seizing.


Usually.
     Lightbulb stuck in socket - (Nightowl) - (28) - Jan. 29, 2004, 11:36:37 AM EST
         Smash bulb, extract with pliers. -NT - (pwhysall) - (4) - Jan. 29, 2004, 11:52:19 AM EST
             No other way, huh? - (Nightowl) - Jan. 29, 2004, 11:56:58 AM EST
             Re: Smash bulb, extract with pliers. - (qstephens) - (2) - Jan. 30, 2004, 03:28:09 PM EST
                 Wuss -NT - (pwhysall) - (1) - Jan. 30, 2004, 05:16:38 PM EST
                     Heh.. that was good for some Earl Grey on the keyboard! -NT - (Steve Lowe) - Jan. 30, 2004, 05:54:35 PM EST
         Break it off. - (folkert) - (22) - Jan. 29, 2004, 11:59:10 AM EST
             Seconded. - (Yendor) - (21) - Jan. 29, 2004, 12:02:26 PM EST
                 However - (Nightowl) - (20) - Jan. 29, 2004, 12:05:06 PM EST
                     Re power: - (admin) - Jan. 29, 2004, 12:09:51 PM EST
                     shut off breaker or pull fuse! - (Steve Lowe) - (18) - Jan. 29, 2004, 12:24:27 PM EST
                         On second thought... - (Nightowl) - (17) - Jan. 29, 2004, 12:28:31 PM EST
                             Now we'll read about John in the Darwin Awards... ;) -NT - (inthane-chan) - Jan. 29, 2004, 01:45:14 PM EST
                             Throw the master - (deSitter) - (15) - Jan. 29, 2004, 01:49:27 PM EST
                                 Re: Throw the master - (Nightowl) - (14) - Jan. 29, 2004, 02:03:51 PM EST
                                     Re: Throw the master - (deSitter) - (13) - Jan. 29, 2004, 02:08:40 PM EST
                                         IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!!! - (Nightowl) - (12) - Jan. 29, 2004, 02:16:24 PM EST
                                             So, let's see now... - (hnick) - (8) - Jan. 29, 2004, 02:19:56 PM EST
                                                 Re: So, let's see now... - (Nightowl) - Jan. 29, 2004, 02:26:18 PM EST
                                                 You guessed....ICLRPD (new thread) - (Steve Lowe) - Jan. 29, 2004, 02:26:34 PM EST
                                                 Depends whether the lightbulb is in St. Louis -NT - (ben_tilly) - (5) - Jan. 29, 2004, 02:44:38 PM EST
                                                     zzzzzzzzzzzzzing! -NT - (Steve Lowe) - (4) - Jan. 29, 2004, 03:00:37 PM EST
                                                         Re: zzzzzzzzzzzzzing! - (Nightowl) - (3) - Jan. 29, 2004, 03:20:44 PM EST
                                                             No doubt. -NT - (Steve Lowe) - Jan. 29, 2004, 03:27:57 PM EST
                                                             Bird in the bug zapper -NT - (drewk) - Jan. 29, 2004, 03:34:36 PM EST
                                                             13 Points - for good recovery! -NT - (Ashton) - Jan. 30, 2004, 04:18:11 AM EST
                                             Re: IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!!! - (deSitter) - (2) - Jan. 29, 2004, 02:22:17 PM EST
                                                 Replacing all the sockets - (Nightowl) - (1) - Jan. 29, 2004, 02:24:59 PM EST
                                                     Just make damn sure the "new" ones - (Ashton) - Jan. 30, 2004, 04:27:04 AM EST

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