Thread: What would cause light bulbs to blow out (like a flame) and to bedim for a few minutes on certain circuits?
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Default What would cause light bulbs to blow out (like a flame) and to be dim for a few minutes on certain circuits?
Harold Lathom wrote in
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On Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:54:16 -0400, RBM wrote:
** I agree with Jw, it is a classic loose neutral condition. If you are
not electrically savvy get an electrician out.

I don't doubt the conclusion but I have one question.

Why would the lights, which at first are 1/4 brightness, 'warm up' to be
normal brightness?

Or do I just get used to the dimness?


I'd really be worrying about it. Bad connections can start fires.

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