Questions tagged [light-bulb]
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What type of lightbulb is this?
I need to replace a faulty lightbulb but it's not one I've come across before. It's being used in a light fixture in my washroom above the vanity. Can anyone here identify it? I'm hoping I can order one from Amazon or my local Home Depot.
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Do I need to spend extra for a special oven light bulb?
My oven light went out and I need a new bulb. That would be something like this one, which is over $20 for a single light bulb! I understand that the oven gets very hot and so maybe some kind of special bulb is needed, but surely it could be cheaper…
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Why is the LED bulb wattage limit in my lamps so much lower than the Incandescent limit?
My lamp specifies that the bulb limit is "60w Incandescent / 10w LED"
LEDs are more efficient and give off less heat. Shouldn't I be able to put in a higher wattage LED bulb? (regardless of the brightness difference)
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What is the difference between R20 and PAR20 light bulbs?
Are R20 and PAR20 light bulbs interchangeable?
In general, what do the R and PAR prefixes represent?
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What kind of lightbulb is pictured here, having a clear bulb window and 4 yellow vertical rods?
I have a weird issue where different types of light bulbs are triggering some kinds of visual issues.
I found this lightbulb to be perfect. However, when I unscrewed it to read the label, it fell on the ground and broke!
What kind of lightbulb is it…
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What light bulbs are these and how do I replace them?
This is for the light for my house number. The light bulbs burned out and I'm trying to figure out how to replace them. I tried to pull the bulbs out but it didn't budge. Perhaps I didn't pull hard enough but I'm wondering if I need to unscrew…
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What is this lightbulb and how do I change it?
The lightbulb pictured below is in a ceiling lamp fixture in the United States and is probably original to the house, meaning approximately 1985 vintage.
There is no lettering or labeling I can see on the bulb, just the faint bossing on the lamp…
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Can I replace a bulb with one with more watt?
I have a lamp (from IKEA) that had a light bulb 3W 200lm 67lm/W 26mA
I bought a light bulb that says 4W=35W 230LM
Can I replace with that light bulb or even with higher watt? I mean is the only difference the electricity consumption or should I be…
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What outdoor lightbulb is this?
The light bulb died. I haven’t come across this type before and honestly I am also unsure how to take it out. It seems like I might need to take out the plate.
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How do I change the bulbs in this light fixture?
This light fixture came with my new house. Cannot find the manual anywhere for it. 5 of the 6 bulbs went out within a few days of each other - likely reached end of life together. But one lives on. These look like MR16s but I’m not sure.
The bulb…
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Kenmore Elite range safe to use after melting LED bulb?
I ran the self clean cycle that melted the LED lightbulb and I can't clean the resulting metal out of the socket. I'd like to know if the oven is safe to use with that residue and effects of the melted bulb? There is a very fragile skin running down…
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Can a broken base from a Philips hue light be fixed?
Anyone know if it’s possible to fix this LED screw-in "bulb"? It’s a Philips hue BR30 and it fell from the ceiling. The base fell off, and I am not sure exactly where the black and white wires were beforehand.
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Why are my brand new, daylight LED bulbs flickering?
I love the (specifically daylight) LED light bulbs; however I couldn't afford to purchase them for my entire house, all at once... So, I have been changing each one, as I can (or as the current bulb burns out).
I do not have even one dimmer switch,…
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Can I replace halogen bulb with LED?
I have a light fixture that has a sticker that says: 3xMAX 35W GU10 halogen bulb.
If I go to buy a light bulb can I buy an LED one? Is there something I need to pay attention?
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What electrical connection type is this?
A light switch used to operate a light where this connector is. The former homeowner must have taken the bulb or the fixture before I moved in and I had just assumed that it was a generic bulb during inspection.
It looks like there's two receptacles…
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