Has anyone used this over a bulb that is turned on/off with a pull string? How?
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I haven't but I think the shade would move or fall off when you pull the string. I have this shade on a bulb that used to have a pull string and we had an electrician change it to a wall switch.
179166
I haven't tried it, but I see no reason why a hole couldn't be drilled through the shade, straight down from the pull. I guess the only problem would be that you'd have to be careful to pull straight down so as to not snag the shade and dislodge it.
1666746
I am not to well versed in this matter, I do know though that the bulbs come with two different connections and either can be used. Just use the one that fits and leave the other to dangle. Hope this helps.
1729197
I don't know. My son put the fan up for me and I have not had the bulb burn out as of yet. I think that you just screw out the 3 little round pieces (about the size of a quarter) and that lets the bulb cover come down.
1184065
The switch turns power on/off, but the pull string is how you turn the light on once the power is switched on. There are three levels, so one pull gets you the brightest light, 2 pulls the middle setting, 3 the dimmest setting, and the 4th pull turns it back off.
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Most fixtures with a pull chain use a switch similar to this GE Pull-Chain Switch 54365 If the lamp is mounted to the ceiling, and you pull the cord straight down, the cord is actually at angle perpindicular to the opening, which creates friction. You can reduce this pulling the cord away from the fixture as opposed to straight down. Alternatively, you can replace the pull-chain switch with one that is designed to reduce friction at various angles. For example, Gardner Bender GSW-35 Nick Pull Chain Switch, All Angle Pull, 6A 125VAC, Single Pole Single Throw, ON-OFF, Wire Leads Please note that I have not personally used either of these models, and am not endorsing them. I just listed them as examples of why some cords may be harder to pull than others. Most fixtures with a pull chain use a switch similar to this GE Pull-Chain Switch 54365 If the lamp is mounted to the ceiling, and you pull the cord straight down, the cord is actually at angle perpindicular to the opening, which creates friction. You can reduce this pulling the cord away from the fixture as opposed to straight down. Alternatively, you can replace the pull-chain switch with one that is designed to reduce friction at various angles. For example, Gardner Bender... » Read More Most fixtures with a pull chain use a switch similar to this GE Pull-Chain Switch 54365 If the lamp is mounted to the ceiling, and you pull the cord straight down, the cord is actually at angle perpindicular to the opening, which creates friction. You can reduce this pulling the cord away from the fixture as opposed to straight down. Alternatively, you can replace the pull-chain switch with one that is designed to reduce friction at various angles. For example, Gardner Bender GSW-35 Nick Pull Chain Switch, All Angle Pull, 6A 125VAC, Single Pole Single Throw, ON-OFF, Wire Leads Please note that I have not personally used either of these models, and am not endorsing them. I just listed them as examples of why some cords may be harder to pull than others. « Show Less
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I have have the CFL bulb with no issues but I have not tried it with separately ballasted tubes. I love this thing, at first I couldn't stand the thought that it was on when I left the room but 2 minutes later it is off. I am thinking of getting the type that mounts at the switch plate for the garage, comes on when you pull in and turns off AFTER you leave.
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I suspect that it depends upon (a) how often you use the string to switch modes on the heater and (b) how careful you are in pulling the string. I leave the heater set on high output and have it plugged into a separate thermostat unit that controls power to the heater, so I rarely use the pull string. It seems to work well enough, but it appears to be exactly the same sort of switch as is used in old style, pull string light fixtures -- functional enough for occasional use but not durable enough to stand up to a high rate of usage (or overly strong pulls). If you plan to use this heater occasionally (e.g., for heating a shop that you use once or twice a week, while it's in use) then the string should be OK. If you expect to switch the heater on/off (or change the setting) frequently, I'd recommend using an external switch of some type. With that said, I've found it to be an excellent heater.
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You can use the adapter with a suction cup that sticks to a smooth surface if the bulb surface is smooth. There are light bulbs with rugged surface, you can use the adapter with metal springs. One of the photographs perhaps will be showing this adapter (a big one and a small one come with the tool set). The springs are tied together to form circles going around fingers. You push this adapter over a recessed light bulb. With appropriate pushing and pulling, the springs coil them around the bulb tightly. Then you can rotate the adapter to screw in or screw out. Again, as mentioned in my review, there is an issue of the adapter loosens from the wand, but if you can make it that issue resolved, you are able to replace the bulb the way I described. Hope this helps.
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On most ceiling fixtures where the light bulb screws into the electrical socket there will be 3 set screws used to hold the light bulb cover. Screws are loosened to remove the cover to replace the light bulb if it breaks or goes bad. The lantern has a metal ring around the top. Using needle and thread I would sew threads onto the metal ring in 3 locations matching the screws on the light bulb fixture. Loop the thread around the metal ring then, using the loose ends of the thread carefully wrap the thread around the screws on the fixture. Then tighten the screws and cut off the excess thread. I would use a low wattage bulb so as not to create too much heat. I have my lanterns hanging on regular black wrought iron outdoor plant hangers. I found an black electrical extension cord with light bulb fixture at the end then inserted light bulb into the lantern. Using electrical tape I taped the extension cord to the wire in the lantern to secure it from movement. The extension cord also has an on/off switch. I hope this works for you.
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Mine is a plastic piece that goes over the bulbs. The front end fits first, then the rear end is pushed in. So, if yours is similar, you would pull forward on the rear section until it comes out and then the front end of the cover will just drop out.
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When I removed my old burned out bulb the glass pulled out. When I replace it again (I own 2 of these type desklights) I am going to try pulling the "Base" and not the bulb. BTW: One of the suggestions is to use soft cloth when handling the glass part to prevent the oil from your fingers from tainting the light emission. ALSO .... The base is "Crimped" together and it "Will" pull apart. That also happened to me.
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I would think yes. This remote switch in our application communicates with the leviton remote relays that are in up in the junction box feeding the light its power. A pull string shouldnt affect its use.
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I did. But the touch system (to turn on, brighten and dim) no longer works. I have to plug and unplug to turn on/off and no longer have the dimming feature. I'm not certain that the bulb is the cause.
1120015
Hi Ian, I haven't tried using another bulb with it. I think as long as you use the same type I don't see any reason why it would not work.
865700
It's tricky but I did replace a spiral shaped bulb. There is a YouTube video using sticky tape to adapt the use on smaller bulb, but I didn't have to use it.
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There is a little slider toward the LED. When you slide the switch away from the bulb (toward you), it will stay on. Switch toward bulb to turn it off.
649476
I have no Idea... I used it in a ceiling fan... does it have a pull chain on the light? if so I would say it will probably work but I am not an electrician...