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Al
17 Dec 2007, 18:13
I have a recessed light that the thermal protector has gone bad. Where can
I purchase just the thermal protector.
Thank You
Al
AsktheBuilder
17 Dec 2007, 19:26
Al,
At an electrical supply house that sells the brand of recessed light.
John
26 Dec 2007, 18:29
I have a group of six recessed lights in my kitchen, it has been working
fine for a couple of years after installation. Now that whenever I
replaced these bulbs (same wattage as I have always used), the bulbs will
blown out after just a few days (vs. over a year or two before), what could
be the problem? how should I fix this? thanks very much!
AsktheBuilder
27 Dec 2007, 07:24
John,
I have a column here at the website about this exact situation. Always try
to spend time browsing past columns.
Mary
08 Jan 2008, 12:59
Tim,
We had our kitchen redone lately and had a lot of recessed lighting
installed. But they give off this high-pitched whistle or hum. Not all the
time, but when they do, it's very annoying. What's causing it? And how we
can make it stop? I'm concerned we're going to get all the neighborhood
dogs in our yard once it's nice enough out to open up the windows!
Mary
AsktheBuilder
08 Jan 2008, 14:27
Mary,
I have never heard of this symptom. Is it related to when the wind blows
outdoors? Buy dog biscuits in bulk.......
Patrick
30 Jan 2008, 00:31
Tim,
I installed six recessed lights in my MBR. I am having a littile trouble
with the wiring. I am trying to wirie the lights to an existing power
source controlling my ceiling fan in the room. I also bought a dimmer
switch to control the recessed light. Problem is when I connect the the
wire from the last recessed light that that is seriesed togehter from the
six lights, to the power source from the fan, I get nothing as far as power
to the recessed lights. The only thing that happens is when I turn on the
dimmer switch, well it now controls the fan. What am I doing wrong. Food
for thoguht I know for a fact that the power source coming from the breaker
box is seriesed to several outlet in the the MBR to include the ceiling
fan. Could that be the problem?
AsktheBuilder
30 Jan 2008, 09:33
Patrick,
This will sound nuts, but watch my video titled Light Switch Wiring. When
you understand the basics, you will get it right. You need to separate in
your head where the power is, how it gets to the switch and then how it
gets to the first light.
Rob
10 Feb 2008, 10:59
Hi Tim - my case is different. I have 3 lights wired together, 2 ressed, 1
light fixture, all using the switch at the top of the steps. Intially, only
one recessed light would not come on when the switch was flipped on, but
the others would come on. A couple minutes later it would come on also. But
now, when I flip the switch, it takes 1-2 minutes before they come on.
Almost like they are warming up. I changed the light fixture, the switch at
the top of the steps and all the bulbs. I think I have it narrowed down to
a specific recessed light, but......? What do you think?
AsktheBuilder
10 Feb 2008, 11:37
Rob,
I think you need to call in an electrician..... or a good handyman that can
test all connections and that you have the correct bulbs in place.
Chester
08 Mar 2008, 17:31
Hi,
We have recessed lighting throughout most of our house, installed during
renovations done abut 5 years ago. Intermittently, the cans fall and dangle
from the celing. How do you fix and prevent this?
Chester
AsktheBuilder
12 Mar 2008, 08:22
Chester,
Check to see if the retention springs are bent in too far.
Maklien
21 Apr 2008, 11:25
Hello Tim
I want to replace the 3-way switchs on top and bottom of the stairs. I
have the old bx cable wires on both switches. I figured it will be easy to
replace it just by the wires. As you know bx wire are not colored. I
removed the wires before I labeled it and know I don't know which on is
which. I used a light tester and there is 2 live wire (with power) and 1
that doesn't have power. How do I know which one is the common and the
travels?
christine davies
18 Jul 2008, 08:06
I have just moved house and need to change a recessed light in my kitchen,
I have removed the wire and tried twisting and pushing to remove the bulb
with no result. any advise welcomed
Chris
Patrick Zook
25 Aug 2008, 14:17
Hi,
I read above about the high pitch sound or buzzing when the the lights are
connected to a dimmer. but didn't see a resolution.
I have this same problem. All three rooms have a dimmer that control each
set of recessed lighting. When they are on full power the buzzing is
eliminated, but when they are dimmed (to any lower setting) they produce
this buzzing sound. Is this normal?
Thanks,
Patrick
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