2006-07-22 09:42:02 · 8 answers · asked by cranleyl@sbcglobal.net 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
It is my ceiling track lighting and does have a dimmer switch
2006-07-22 09:53:24 · update #1
It might be. First question: is the bulb(s) fluorescent or incandescent? In either case, you need to be sure that they are firm in the sockets. If incandescent, unscrew the bulbs and inspect the inside of the socket; if the contact in the center is shiny, you are okay, but if it is black or pitted, the socket should be replaced. If fluorescent, the bulb(s) may need to be replaced, especially if there is blackening at the end.
Less often, the trouble is in the switch. If wiggling the switch handle contributes to the flickering at all, the switch should be replaced, which is easy and cheap to do. (Switches at the local big box stores are about fifty cents.) It is a good idea to turn off the power at the breaker box when doing this; I don't bother, but I know what I am doing and don't get zapped very often.
2006-07-22 09:52:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
If your track light has a balaster(choke), than you should remove the dimmer. A dimmer reducing the voltage to the choke will flicker the lights. or turn your dimmer to maximum setting. If there is no choke, than you have to look for loose wire connection to the lamp holder or the switch.. If everything ok, than the contact point of the lamp holder or switch might have gone rusty, change them and everything will be fine..
2006-07-23 05:20:43 · answer #2 · answered by PAL L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a really bad fire hazard there probably is a short where the dimmer is at or the dimmer is broken if not the short is where the ligh fixture is at.
2006-07-22 10:24:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's in one of two locations , the switch or the fixture . It could be a hazard if it's not looked after . Check both and replace the defective part , make sure you cut the power to the house before attempting to replace a part . Go to www.bobvila.com and you can find out how to replace either part .
2006-07-22 09:47:21 · answer #4 · answered by robinhoodcb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was going to answer this but after reading all of the other answers I am so confused that my only suggestion would be to move to the woods where you do not have electricity.
2006-07-22 13:10:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is a florecent light, try changing the bulb. If this doesn't work change the balaster.
2006-07-22 09:47:58 · answer #6 · answered by Teetyme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a very good chance there is a fireman in your
future if you do not get this fixed.
2006-07-22 09:46:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try screwing the lightbulb in more
2006-07-22 09:45:25 · answer #8 · answered by double0negitive 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋