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Posted by J.Lef on January 20, 2008, 9:04 am
So much thanks to all you knowledgable folks. Just to conclude, in a
previous post, I found what the problem was, and it was user error, and not
the wires.
It turns out the bulb, really needs to be screwed in real
tight(tighter then normal) for the 3 way to function.
The one was functions under normal(tightness) but the 3 was needed
really to be set tightly in to function.
I supposes when moving lamps to put the line switch in, the bulbs
might have not been set in very tightly, and loosesend just a bit(maybee a
quarter turn), and that was the problem.
A lot of extra work for nothing. LOL
Thanks and much regards
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Posted by Joe on January 20, 2008, 1:54 pm
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> =A0 =A0 =A0 It turns out the bulb, really needs to be screwed in real
> tight(tighter then normal) for the 3 way to function.
> =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0The one was functions under normal(tightness) but the 3 was=
needed
> really to be set tightly in to function.
> snip<
=A0 =A0 =A0
Overtightening 3-way bulbs will deform the socket contacts and cause
the problems you are having. The quick fix is to disconnect the lamp,
remove the bulb, and pull the contacts gently up with needle nose
pliers, or similar handy device. Reinsert bulb with less force, plug
in lamp and the system should continue working properly for a long
time. HTH
Joe
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Posted by Stormin Mormon on January 21, 2008, 9:05 am
How many Usenet posters does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
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So much thanks to all you knowledgable folks. Just to conclude, in a
previous post, I found what the problem was, and it was user error, and not
the wires.
It turns out the bulb, really needs to be screwed in real
tight(tighter then normal) for the 3 way to function.
The one was functions under normal(tightness) but the 3 was needed
really to be set tightly in to function.
I supposes when moving lamps to put the line switch in, the bulbs
might have not been set in very tightly, and loosesend just a bit(maybee a
quarter turn), and that was the problem.
A lot of extra work for nothing. LOL
Thanks and much regards
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Posted by jJim McLaughlin on January 21, 2008, 11:39 am
Stormin Mormon wrote:
> How many Usenet posters does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
>
ROTFL.
That is funny.
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Posted by J.Lef on January 21, 2008, 11:56 am
> How many Usenet posters does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
>
> Seven:
One to climb the ladder with the bulb, and six to turn the
ladder round and round till the bulb is screwed in.
Its the same number to remove a bulb, just turn the
ladder in the opposite direction.
LOL
Much regards
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