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Default IKEA lamp transformer failed

David Lesher wrote:
"Ian Field" writes:



If you run a lamp on DC the almost molten tungsten gradually migrates to one
end of the filament leaving weak spots at the other end where it becomes
thinner - this shortens lamp life compared to running on AC.



Flip the lamp in the socket monthly, maybe?


Flip it 50 or 60 times per second, that will do.