My garage door light bulb goes out every month, I guess it's due to all the vibration when the door opens/closes and the light turns on at the same time, Sears sells an anti-vibration light bulb for around $10, well I am not going to pay $10 for a single light bulb, does someone know how to modify the garage door opener so that I don't have to change light bulb every month? Thanks!
2007-05-21 15:50:42 · 8 answers · asked by Joe D 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I'd get one of those " screw in fixtures " that has the outlets on it and used to have a string. I would then use a light fixture and locate it where I want it - attach a plug to the end of it and plug it into the drawstring outlet.
You could get an old lamp - break it down so you have the plug end, cord, and light fixture .. .Mount it where you want it ...if it don't reach replace the cord with a longer one...don't go too far cause the resistance of the wire is going to be greater over distance.
2007-05-21 17:58:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you can get a short cord with a plug on one end and a lamp socket on the other. Plug that in, put a bulb in the socket, and let it dangle. That will isolate the bulb from the vibration of the motor running. You could even mount that socket (with a longer cord) on the ceiling so it will not vibrate at all.
The part that tends to break is the filament. Try a CFL (compact fluorescent) bulb. It has no filament in it so no danger of the filament breaking. A lot of stores have them on sale cheap now because electric companies subsidize their cost as an energy-saving measure.
2007-05-21 16:07:03 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got a great option for you to save all around. Get you a energy saver bulb! They last forever it seems and you can get the same lighting yet draws less watts to save $$$ on your electric bill.
I changed all the lights in my house over several months back and my bill dropped from $135 a month to $75! It was a real shocker and the lights I had the same problem you got of going out all the time, stopped!
2007-05-21 16:02:51 · answer #3 · answered by IndianaHoosier 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with the much, much easier options mentioned earlier - the same thing we tell our customers. Either a flour. or a "rough service" incandescent. If you go with an incan. bulb - no more than 60 watt even if 100 watt is the unit's maximum because it will eventually cause the light cover (if you have it) to turn yellow/brown. The bulbs are much easier, much safer for those not familiar with electrical wiring and will not void your unit's warranty!
2007-05-22 09:32:59 · answer #4 · answered by AdamDoorCo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move the light . Get a short piece of cable , an appropriate JB and and a fixture . Mount the JB in the ceiling , Use a Greenlee punch to punch a hole for a connector in the case of the opener , splice as needed- problem solved.
2007-05-21 17:29:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried a compact fluoroescent in my 1/2 HP Chamberlain. It wouldn't work AT ALL. I think the big white base contacted fixture too soon, not allowing the center of the bulb to make contact with the juice.
2016-04-01 01:40:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rough service light bulb at any Home Depot.
2007-05-21 17:42:06 · answer #7 · answered by Mike G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get one of the sprial flour. to replace it with. they sell cheaper heavy duty bulbs for drop lights.. maybe a appliance bulb?
2007-05-21 15:54:13 · answer #8 · answered by hometech02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋