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Old 12-30-2013, 01:49 PM   #33
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Originally Posted by Raven View Post
then again when you over torque something
it causes it to loosen up at least in engines
that is.... might be a factor ...or your
home is built on top of a fault line
it's called bolt stretch...that's why every grade bolt has a torque value...then there are single use stretch bolts.. subject of discussion for another day.

bulbs will loosten over time from repeated heating and cooling... location and surroundings have alot to do with it..... eventualy to the point where the contacts corrode and the light no longer functions..

A good run is better than a bad stand!
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