Questions tagged [light-bulb]
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What type of lightbulb is this?
I need to replace a faulty lightbulb but it's not one I've come across before. It's being used in a light fixture in my washroom above the vanity. Can anyone here identify it? I'm hoping I can order one from Amazon or my local Home Depot.
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Why are some light bulbs labeled “Not For Sale in the United States"?
My wife was in a convenience store in New York City, looking for light bulbs. She came across several packages of 40 watt GE bulbs. The packages were labeled in English, and said, in part, “Not For Sale in the United States”. Putting aside the fact…
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Why are my brand new, daylight led bulbs flickering?
I love the (specifically daylight) led light bulbs; however I couldn't afford to purchase them for my entire house, all at once... So, I have been changing each one, as I can (or as the current bulb burns out).
I do not have even one dimmer switch,…
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How to change this kind of light bulb?
This is in my bathroom ceiling, I can't figure out how to remove it. Any help is much appreciated.
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What type of lightbulb fits this lamp?
I recently purchased this lamp and I can't find the type of bulb it needs. The shade is a glass globe with a 1.5 inch opening also.
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Help identifying light bulb
It goes in the lighting above my kitchen island but says nothing on the bulb so I am unable to identify the type of bulb
Angel M
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How do you open this light fixture?
So I have this light fixture in my bathroom whose bulb has blown. And I can't for the life of me figure out how to take this down to change it.
Tried to poke/fiddle with the 3 small openings with a screwdriver, but didn't seem to do anything.
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What low heat, energy efficient light bulbs can fit my adjustable IKEA November Lamp?
IKEA discontinued this NOVEMBER lamp in 2007, but I still use it. As you can see below, it uses a bizarrely shaped light bulb that heats up WAY TOO MUCH! It warms me up too!
Can this lamp accept low heat, energy saving light bulbs? I asked two home…
user146101
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What is a really good light-bulb changing tool
I have a lot of 4 inch floodlight bulbs that are recessed in cans and that are very difficult to change by hand (you cannot get your hand around the bulb within the can that it is recessed in).
I bought a "Universal light bulb changing kit" from…
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