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12-15-2013, 12:37 PM
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Screw Off
Can someone explain why the light bulbs in my basement bathroom ceiling light keep unscrewing themselves? The vent fan is an inline and not even in the room so I don't think vibration could be a factor.
Jokes are welcome.
-spence
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12-15-2013, 12:57 PM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
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Haunted ... I'd move ..
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Belcher Goonfoock (retired)
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12-15-2013, 01:06 PM
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Uncle Remus
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probably because you didn't have the correct amount of Italians screw it in.
5 is the recommended quantity if you intend on remedying your predicament.
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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12-15-2013, 01:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ProfessorM
probably because you didn't have the correct amount of Italians screw it in.
5 is the recommended quantity if you intend on remedying your predicament.
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HA! Awesome.
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12-15-2013, 01:14 PM
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The magnetic field from the current in the wires.
The current surge upon turning on the lights could be turning ever so slightly.
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12-15-2013, 01:36 PM
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Could be that the expansion of the bulb threads when hot then the cool air passing by the bulb is causing a large clearance between the bulb threads and socket threads thus causing the bulb to loosen.
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12-15-2013, 02:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redsoxticket
Could be that the expansion of the bulb threads when hot then the cool air passing by the bulb is causing a large clearance between the bulb threads and socket threads thus causing the bulb to loosen.
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Could be. It uses a smaller base and the threads aren't that precise.
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12-15-2013, 01:55 PM
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One to hold the bulb and four to turn the house.
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12-15-2013, 04:37 PM
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perhaps your drinking something Australian
and it's trying to go down the toilet backwards
setting up a quantum exclusion.
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12-15-2013, 05:43 PM
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Foot steps upstairs could do it too
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12-16-2013, 06:27 AM
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Land OF Forgotten Toys
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Check the wattage of the bulb/lamp compared to recommended. If your wattage is too high it could be expanding the metal in the socket particularly if the lamp base and the socket are dissimilar metal. Couple that with slight spring tension on the positive contact of the socket it could be pushing the lamp out slightly during use and then after use the metals shrink eventually you lose contact with the positive contact.
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12-16-2013, 08:56 AM
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^ very valid idea. I bet it is a combination of everyones suggestions.
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12-16-2013, 10:13 AM
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Land OF Forgotten Toys
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebe
^ very valid idea. I bet it is a combination of everyones suggestions.
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I only play a master electrician on TV
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12-16-2013, 09:15 AM
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Also known as OAK
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spence
Jokes are welcome.
-spence
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Not a joke.
Either Grif of Dana is just screwing wirh you.... |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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12-16-2013, 12:46 PM
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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
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12-30-2013, 01:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Raven
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
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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.. |
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12-16-2013, 12:56 PM
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When you install it try turning it to the right next time! 
I would put it in , turn it on , let it get hot , then tighten it snug again (to the right!) . See what happens.
If that doesn't work , hire the 5 Italians. |
Saltheart
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12-17-2013, 06:54 AM
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Land OF Forgotten Toys
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Saltheart
When you install it try turning it to the right next time!
I would put it in , turn it on , let it get hot , then tighten it snug again (to the right!) . See what happens.
If that doesn't work , hire the 5 Italians. |
I am a 3rd gen Italian electrician. If I got my father his brother and two of his uncles we could handle the job. It would cost you close to 1000 dollars to install the lamp
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12-16-2013, 07:26 PM
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write SANTA a Letter LOL
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12-16-2013, 07:31 PM
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Jeff...
ask Paul about the owl figurines
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Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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12-16-2013, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND
Jeff...
ask Paul about the owl figurines
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I know about those. Whoa
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12-16-2013, 10:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND
Jeff...
ask Paul about the owl figurines
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Didn't he tell the story in front of both of us?
I'll check on the specs of the light when I get home.
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12-17-2013, 08:07 AM
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Also known as OAK
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spence
Didn't he tell the story in front of both of us?
I'll check on the specs of the light when I get home.
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Probably, but there was a lot of bourbon flowing that night.... |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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12-17-2013, 11:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND
Probably, but there was a lot of bourbon flowing that night....
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Could have been on the ferry.
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12-24-2013, 11:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND
Probably, but there was a lot of bourbon flowing that night....
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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12-17-2013, 08:19 AM
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Got Kids?
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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12-17-2013, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
Got Kids?
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You think they know how to open a light fixture???
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12-18-2013, 09:10 PM
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Super Moderator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spence
You think they know how to open a light fixture???
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You never know.....but I was thinking more along the line of a whole lot of running around.....vibrating it loose
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12-24-2013, 07:43 AM
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Did you remember to use the locktite?
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Simplify.......
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12-17-2013, 08:08 PM
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You stop using that bathroom and see if the abnormality ceases. 🚽🚽🚽 😷😷😷
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