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Porch light fixture question

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by LivinOnEdge, Oct 20, 2017.

  1. Oct 20, 2017 at 10:46 AM
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    LivinOnEdge

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    So the porch light went out on our home that was built in the 80s. Oddly, the bulb I pulled out was an 11watt Ikea bulb. I tried using some low voltage bulb like a 40watt and some others but none of them work.

    I see there are bulbs such as a 9watt thats a 40watt equivalent. Do I have a low powered fixture that would require such equivalent bulb?

    I have no experience in lighting so your help if greatly appreciated.
     
  2. Oct 20, 2017 at 10:50 AM
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    Outdoor electrical has an opportunity to corrode at a much faster rate than indoor electrical. There is a chance that your fixture wiring is disconnected in addition to the original bulb being out.
    If you know where the circuit is you can turn it off and scrub / clean the inside of the socket in case there is some corrosion inhibiting good contact.
    Is it the candelabra style bulb like this?
    [​IMG]
     
  3. Oct 20, 2017 at 10:52 AM
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    Nice, I will have to pull the fixture off this weekend and see whats behind it. It wasnt caulked so I can only assume the worst. The bulb I found was that new twisted LED style.
     
  4. Oct 20, 2017 at 10:55 AM
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    This style or a regular lamp sized bulb socket?
    [​IMG]
     
  5. Oct 20, 2017 at 10:57 AM
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    Regular lamp style, larger twist on.
     
  6. Nov 19, 2017 at 3:03 AM
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    Change the fixture to a USA one. If you have to take it off, you're already halfway done.
     
  7. Nov 19, 2017 at 3:19 AM
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    47DD2474-D21C-452A-9953-E491A5132F18.jpg This type?

    This is a CFL or compact fluorescent lamp.

    As others have said, clean any corrosion to ensure a good connection, and remove the housing to make sure the wiring is connected properly.
     

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