I have a really dumb question but I don’t know - this new fixture had one of the original starter bulbs burn out. I ordered what it specified E26 base but clearly the bulb itself is larger? I assume it’s fine but looks weird...Is that just a manufacturer difference?
Looks like slight manufacturer difference. As long as the base code is the same it should work fine. There are also codes for bulb sizes and shapes. Looks like you replaced an ST18 with an ST58. You should've bought three to match. They usually burn out at about the same time. The other two may not have much time left. Dimmable LEDs are also available in those shapes, use less electricity and may last longer.
Thanks!! I did buy three others but didn’t want to replace them all until I confirmed if it was there correct bulb as long as the shape error isn’t an issue I should be ok to use them?!
Hello all,
I am new to this forum and full-disclosure, I am not an electrician. But unfortunately, I must fix some very minor things in the office provided it is safe and within my comfort level.
I am in the process of replacing my current single-pole switch with a single-pole dimmer switch. From my limited understanding:
1. Turn off the circuit breaker correlating with the switch I am replacing
2. Use a volt-meter to find which is the hot-wire
3. My new dimmer switch has a green wire (ground), black wire and red wire
4. The light switch box casing is plastic, with two (2) black wires screwed into the side on the switch, the green wire is screwed into the opposite side of the two (2) black wires
5. I switch my volt-meter to AC, and 200, I place the black lead on the green ground wire lead, and place the red lead on one of the black wires and look for a reading close to 120V
Issue:
1. Neither black wire on the switch show any reading, except one of them shows ".1"
I cannot find which is the hot wire here.
I can provide photos of the switch box wires should anyone wants to assist.Read More
Pardon my terminology, I hope I can explain this correctly. My ceiling lights (pot lights?) in my living room will not turn on. I am able to turn them on and off from two separate light switches (double switch?). No matter how I put the switches the lights will not turn on (one off one on, both on, both off). I have checked the breaker box. No breaker is tripped. All other lights and outlets in the house are working properly.
Can someone help me understand what could be wrong? Please dumb your response down to my knowledge level if you would - say 5th grade level. LOL. Thank you in advance for any assistance.Read More
02-13-21, 12:35 PM
as long as the shape error isn’t an issue I should be ok to use them?!
as long as the shape error isn’t an issue I should be ok to use them?!
