Lights Out?

Do you have a light that doesn't work right? One that flickers and
dims day and night? You might be surprised to know there's a small
hidden part that, if not right, causes problems. If you have a lamp or
fixture that's acting up or one that seems to have just given up and
doesn't improve with usual repair techniques, there's one more thing
to try. Before you toss the light, unscrew the bulb and look in the
socket. On the bottom you'll see a small metal tab that makes contact
with the bottom of the bulb and supplies the "juice" that fires it up.
However, if the two never meet, your light soon will be out in the
street. As a last ditch check before a major re-wiring or total
"retiring," bend the tab up just a bit to enhance the contact. You
might find your illumination problem is solved. And that's the On The
House tip for today.

http://www.onthehouse.com/tips/20090527

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Ablang wrote:

Lights Out?

Do you have a light that doesn't work right? One that flickers and
dims day and night? You might be surprised to know there's a small
hidden part that, if not right, causes problems. If you have a lamp or
fixture that's acting up or one that seems to have just given up and
doesn't improve with usual repair techniques, there's one more thing
to try. Before you toss the light, unscrew the bulb and look in the
socket. On the bottom you'll see a small metal tab that makes contact
with the bottom of the bulb and supplies the "juice" that fires it up.
However, if the two never meet, your light soon will be out in the
street. As a last ditch check before a major re-wiring or total
"retiring," bend the tab up just a bit to enhance the contact. You
might find your illumination problem is solved. And that's the On The
House tip for today.

http://www.onthehouse.com/tips/20090527

and make sure the power is off.
otherwise; well , it's a mistake even an idiot doesn't make twice.
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It's amazing what you can do. If...
you put your mind to it.