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Alt.Home.Repair is a worldwide Usenet news group that is used to discuss various aspects of Home Improvement.
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Fluorescent light buzzes [11 articles]
Higgs Boson - 2010-06-21 12:01:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Lighting | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
In my garage, I have a fluorescent fixture with two 40W "bulbs". It
worked OK for quite a while, then began that awful buzzing. I noticed
that one of the bulbs had burned out, so I removed it, but...
My electricity is broke [4 articles]
gpsman - 2010-11-18 08:10:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Electrical & Wiring | Lighting | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
Alternate title-- This could only happen to me
A corner of the basement of this 1937 hovel is still the original 2
wire.
My ten cent circuit tester suggested electricity was flowing to the
ori...Replacing Bath Vanity Light Fixture [15 articles]
We have a four bulb light fixture in a bathroom (80s silver chrome monstrosity) that I want to replace. But I don't want to tuse a four bulb fixture, only two or three. How do I do this safely?...Fluorescent Tube Disposal [47 articles]
Jason Bourne - 2010-07-08 08:53:00 [In: Lighting | ]
Got three dead 48" tubes from my shop lights. What's the right method
for disposal?
...Convert fluorescent shop light to grow light? [51 articles]
I have a long counter that gathers junk, in front of large windows facing east and under a huge fluorescent shop light. Good place to grow plants, right? Is it feasible (and reasonable) to swap ou...Should a pool light bulb be touching water only halfway (half in, half out)? [28 articles]
Terra Arcane - 2010-07-06 01:37:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Electrical & Wiring | Lighting | Plumbing & Water Supply | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
Should there be water touching the pool light bulb itself halfway?
I have three pool lights, all of which light up, but, after about 5
minutes, the GFCI trips (the circuit breaker does not trip).
...Opinions on upgrading Electrical panel... [25 articles]
The Henchman - 2010-07-06 13:03:00 [In: Appliances | Bathrooms | Electrical & Wiring | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Kitchens | Laundry Rooms | Lighting | Plumbing & Water Supply | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
I am thinking of having our 42 year old 100 amp fuse panel replaced with a
100 amp breaker panel.
Right now we cannot add new wires/circuits as the fuse panel is full. The
panel has the stove ...Cheap Globe light mounted vertically? [13 articles]
The builder installed a cheap standard (found in many closets) light in my pantry that has a glass globe that attaches with 3 screws. It is mounted on the wall, not the ceiling. After 9 years, I ...Found an instant on compat fluorescent bulb
hr(bob) hofmann@att.net - 2010-07-17 15:52:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Lighting | ]
I found a Philips Marathon 23 watt compact fluorescent that is instant
on, just as fast as you turn the switch, the light is on and at least
90% of final brightness. I don't know if this is a fluke...? about low-voltage lighting wiring [33 articles]
David Nebenzahl - 2010-07-28 14:35:00 [In: Contracting | Driveways & Walkways | Electrical & Wiring | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Landscaping & Gardening | Lighting | ]
Got a client with an outdoor low-voltage lighting system in need of
repair. Basically just 7 surface-mount lights on a stairway outside.
It's currently wired with some kind of zip cord, which may...Can a high-pressure sodium bulb be replaced by metal halide? [7 articles]
Sum Guy - 2010-07-27 12:35:00 [In: Lighting | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
I've got an outdoor parking-lot fixture with high-pressure sodium bulb
that has burned out. The bulb is a 70-watt Sylvania Lumalux:
http://www.greenelectricalsupply.com/lu70-med.aspx
Can I rep...Steam clean range hood [12 articles]
My range hood is so greasy that I had a hard time changing the fluorescent tube recently. I want to buy a steam cleaner for various household uses, including the range hood. Question: Would the s...replacing lamp socket (that light bulb screws into): brass or silver goes to wide-blade? [4 articles]
David Combs - 2010-08-01 09:06:00 [In: Lighting | ]
The new socket (thing light bulb screws into) has, of course,
two screws for the ac-cord to wrap around and screwed
tight.
Polarized plug -- one "blade" regular, one wide.
Which one goes to th...Malibu lights problem [6 articles]
Senin - 2010-08-03 03:30:00 [In: Lighting | Pest Control | ]
3 out of my 6 malibu outdoor lights on a line went out (over a few
months). No problem. I bought bulbs and tried to install them. They
did not work. Okay, it's outside sockets full of dirt and b...Lamp Switch Repair questions [4 articles]
I have a table lamp that uses a three way switch. But, the lamp does not use a 3 way light bulb. Here is how the switch works: 1st position: very small night light, at the bottom of the...