Articles about Light Socket

What Size Light Bulb Is Safe For Fixtures?

By Dave Rongey

Light Fixtures Light Sockets Lamps and Light Bulbs: Guide for Selecting the Right Size Light Bulb, CAUTION: Installing the Wrong Size Light Bulb Can be Dangerous!

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How To Extract A Broken Light Bulb From A Socket

By Dave Rongey

How to Fix a Broken Light Bulb Problem: When replacing a light bulb it was twisting in the light socket then when I turned the light back on the bulb popped and flashed then the power went out.

Tags: broken bulb, broken bulb in socket, broken light bulb, light bulb, light bulb short circuit, light fixture, light socket, Pennsylvania, short circuit, twisted bulb in socket

Is Modifying a Light Fixture Safe?

By Dave Rongey

Safe Alternatives to get More Light from a Light Fixture and Why Light Fixture Modifications Could be Hazardous

Tags: cfl lamp, led lamp, light bulbs, light fixture, lighting safety

Home Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs

Please Note:
Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor.

Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.

Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, work with electrical wiring, and the available access to the project area.

Precaution:
Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

Important:
Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.