I have a bathroom light on a cord. Used to work great. Still works now but you have to pull the cord 3 times each time you want to turn it on, still once for off. What on earth has happened?
2006-08-03 11:15:31 · 12 answers · asked by Jackie 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Don't waste your time trying to repair it. Replacement lights are inexpensive. You can change it yourself. You can do anything you want on your own home. Ceiling lights have two screws connecting them to the electrical box. Then three wires. (normally) White is positive. Black is neutral. Bare Copper is ground. Turn the power off and do it yourself. Good luck.
2006-08-03 11:36:49 · answer #1 · answered by rookiewriter 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you need a new one. By law now, you'll need the work to be done by a qualified electrician. If you're reasonably competent, you can get a replacement pull cord switch from Homebase and do the job yourself, but I did'nt tell you that.
2006-08-03 18:23:12 · answer #2 · answered by Never say Never 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check this out I have some old lamp and such that require a 3 way bulb if you use a regular bulb the first 2 trys dont do anything go to the store and get a 3-way bulb it goes low -meduim -high light, If that dont do it replace the whole thing it could be a fire hazzard.
2006-08-03 18:25:39 · answer #3 · answered by home improvement at its best 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it just wore out. Either get a new switch, a new light or both. They make some really nice ones these days that are great so check them out and decide which you would rather do.
2006-08-03 18:23:41 · answer #4 · answered by ramall1to 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Up in that Porcelan fixture there is a broken spring or catch- a new one is cheap and its easy to replace- one day it will quit working all together, so when the budget and time is right replace it.
2006-08-03 20:17:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The switch is broken....go to the shop and buy a new one...they're pretty cheap and easy to install.....just remember to turn the electricity off before u start!
2006-08-03 18:29:18 · answer #6 · answered by chris d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the return spring in the pull cord has broken or become wedged.
get a new one."pull cord"
2006-08-03 18:19:48 · answer #7 · answered by sparky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually by law you only need to get the work done by a NEIC electrician where it is a completely new installation, refurbishing of an existing installation can be done by DIYers
2006-08-03 18:28:54 · answer #8 · answered by ligiersaredevilspawn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it sounds like it is getting mystical, but I think you really knew this deep down. Make no mistakes with this, renew the nuisance.
2006-08-03 18:23:00 · answer #9 · answered by Chris cc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a problem with the connector.
Live with it (I do) or replace
2006-08-03 18:18:10 · answer #10 · answered by mise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋