Someone had problems inserting the bulb into the socket for outdoor spotlights. The taper on the bulb's housing is such that they bottom out on the seal of the light socket before they reach the center conductor for the bulb base. Before I spend $300 on 10 of these things, can anyone verify this? I fear I will have this same problem. Someone had problems inserting the bulb into the socket for outdoor spotlights. The taper on the bulb's housing is such that they bottom out on the seal of the light socket before they reach... » Read More Someone had problems inserting the bulb into the socket for outdoor spotlights. The taper on the bulb's housing is such that they bottom out on the seal of the light socket before they reach the center conductor for the bulb base. Before I spend $300 on 10 of these things, can anyone verify this? I fear I will have this same problem. « Show Less
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I had this problem,but I solved removing the rubber isolation of the socket and isolating the lamp with silicon...it worked. Lamp is great
1966736
That is true, for some fixtures. I had to remove a retaining ring in the fixture to get them to fit.
1966737
I have these installed in a 3-way adjustable fixture in the garage, and had no troubles with them fitting correctly and fully in the sockets.
1966738
You may have a different socket than I. I bought two, both fitted easily into the sockets. I would call the manufacture.
1966739
I had no problems installing two of these bulbs in my outdoor sockets. Great bulbs, and very bright.
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My husband Chuck is a mechanic and he says it occasionally falls out of his shirt pocket without breaking. As long as it doesn't lamp tip first on the bulb it survives OK. When the light starts to flicker or seems dim, don't tap it or bang on it!Just replace the AAAA(4A) batteries right away. AAAA batteries are available at more stores than they used to be.Radio Shack has them. He is unsure of the lumens but it is plenty bright and the beam is concentrated enough for all uses. Chuck has used them for 5 or 6 yrs and bought 3 at a time because he loves them that much! My husband Chuck is a mechanic and he says it occasionally falls out of his shirt pocket without breaking. As long as it doesn't lamp tip first on the bulb it survives OK. When the light starts to flicker or seems dim, don't tap it or bang on it!Just replace the AAAA(4A) batteries right away. AAAA batteries are available at more stores than they used to be.Radio Shack has them. He is unsure of the lumens but it is plenty bright and the beam is concentrated enough for all uses. Chuck has used them for 5 or 6 yrs and bought 3 at a time because he... » Read More My husband Chuck is a mechanic and he says it occasionally falls out of his shirt pocket without breaking. As long as it doesn't lamp tip first on the bulb it survives OK. When the light starts to flicker or seems dim, don't tap it or bang on it!Just replace the AAAA(4A) batteries right away. AAAA batteries are available at more stores than they used to be.Radio Shack has them. He is unsure of the lumens but it is plenty bright and the beam is concentrated enough for all uses. Chuck has used them for 5 or 6 yrs and bought 3 at a time because he loves them that much! « Show Less
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I'm not sure how to ask a question here. How high is this, and how wide is the narrow part at the bottom? I have small light bulbs (the kind with about a 1/2" screw rather than full size) and a UNO fitting (my two lamps were made in England, but I had them rewired for the USA when I moved back. I have had a very hard time finding new shades, the ones I just bought are too short, so want to know exactly the dimensions of this piece, as I think it might work. Also, what is the distance at the very top of the narrowest point above the socket, as I need to see if that will get in the way of my round small bulbs (they are LED so I'm keeping them a long time). Thanks. I'm not sure how to ask a question here. How high is this, and how wide is the narrow part at the bottom? I have small light bulbs (the kind with about a 1/2" screw rather than full size) and a UNO fitting (my two lamps were made in England, but I had them rewired for the USA when I moved back. I have had a very hard time finding new shades, the ones I just bought are too short, so want to know exactly the dimensions of this piece, as I think it might work. Also, what is the distance at the very top of the narrowest point above the socket, as I need to see if that will get in the way... » Read More I'm not sure how to ask a question here. How high is this, and how wide is the narrow part at the bottom? I have small light bulbs (the kind with about a 1/2" screw rather than full size) and a UNO fitting (my two lamps were made in England, but I had them rewired for the USA when I moved back. I have had a very hard time finding new shades, the ones I just bought are too short, so want to know exactly the dimensions of this piece, as I think it might work. Also, what is the distance at the very top of the narrowest point above the socket, as I need to see if that will get in the way of my round small bulbs (they are LED so I'm keeping them a long time). Thanks. « Show Less
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I received this and the modeling bulb is pretty flimsy. Is it not supposed to be all times? Just when it flashes? Also, what is that metal attachment piece for that came in its separate plastic package? Is that a reflector holder? Or a spare? Thanks...
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Bulbs are extreamely heavy and do not require much of a shock to loosen or even break the socket. If you do not have the model with the glass on the bottom, I have used a piece of medium weight garden fencing cut to size. Just slide it into the track along the bottom. This will support the bulb and help stop further loosening from handling.
703368
we had the same problem - just a hair too long for where it needed to go. wound up cleaning the old one well, and discovered it still worked! still is! the #s on both bulbs were the same. I don't get it.
159932
I purchased the same light that broke when I tried to put the shade on one of the fixtures. It seems that the ceramic was oval instead of round. Since I broke it, the distributor said too bad, even though it was defective to begin with. anyway, if you cant find one, I have 2 extra.
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It will work fine in an outdoor fixture that opens at the bottom (as long as it fits in the fixture OK). You may want to confirm that the bulb will fit (length mostly) in this application. As others have noted it's a bit long. I have a couple of them in fixtures that are completely wide open so it's of no consequence in my application. Just be sure to confirm that the overall size (width and length) are fine to fit inside the fixture. As far as it the bulb itself working in the fixture, yes it'll work fine. I really only think you'll run into an issue with fit. If it fits, you'll be good to go. It will work fine in an outdoor fixture that opens at the bottom (as long as it fits in the fixture OK). You may want to confirm that the bulb will fit (length mostly) in this application. As others have noted it's a bit long. I have a couple of them in fixtures that are completely wide open so it's of no consequence in my application. Just be sure to confirm that the overall size (width and length) are fine to fit inside the fixture. As far as it the bulb itself working in the fixture, yes it'll work fine. I really only think you'll run into an issue with fit. If it fits, you'll be good to... » Read More It will work fine in an outdoor fixture that opens at the bottom (as long as it fits in the fixture OK). You may want to confirm that the bulb will fit (length mostly) in this application. As others have noted it's a bit long. I have a couple of them in fixtures that are completely wide open so it's of no consequence in my application. Just be sure to confirm that the overall size (width and length) are fine to fit inside the fixture. As far as it the bulb itself working in the fixture, yes it'll work fine. I really only think you'll run into an issue with fit. If it fits, you'll be good to go. « Show Less
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I've had very good luck with mine, and no issues. Be sure to use dielectric grease on the connections before installing the bulb. Its possible a lack of grease along with thr high wattage could be heating up the connection and shortening the bulb life. Use a plain paper towel when handling the bulb. Oil in even the cleanest skin can shorten bulb life.
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Howdy, Check the spring I wrote about in the review. When I had mine I was walking along and light quit working. When I took out the batteries and looked into the flashlight the spring that was soldered to the LED circuit board had the solder break and the spring was just laying there. I had to resolder the spring to the board. Has been working fine ever since. I hope this helps. I guess we should all just send them back and then maybe the manufacture would fix the soldering problem they have.
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I too have these 'bubble-drips' near the bottom of my Sylvania 13W CFL candellabra base. I called Sylvania 1-800-LIGHTBULB customer service (08March11) & told them about this problem & the guy didn't even ask any questions, he just said how much did you pay for them & what's your address to send the voucher to. That works for me.
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It didn't work in mine. I had to send it back. It really would have been better...less hassle...to just spend the extra $3 and get the bulb from Brookstone. I ended up having to replace my ballast too. It really diodn't last that long, considering how much the mirror cost. Probably 30% of what a fluorescent fixture's life should actually be.
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maybe its the bulb? i had to tackle mine a bit to get it into the socket properly. check that and if not then maybe u need to try a new bulb and if that doesnt work then maybe you got a faulty one. Mine is amazing IT WORKS FANTASTIC, no issues so far its a wayyyy better buy than i expected ..goodluck!
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I broke one of them by pushing it in instead of sliding in the space. The second one works perfect though. You have to hold the bulb with some paper towel or glove to make sure no contact happens. Then just slide it in one end and kind of fit it on the other end.
102006
It is a little difficult to screw the bottom part on.. the easiest for me was to anchor down the bottom with my feet and while standing screw the bottom on. At first when I plugged it in it didn't work right away until I discovered the bulb has to be in completely until it clicks. So check the bulb to see if it works. All else fails return it. It could be defective.
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We found the same thing after we had already ordered received and installed the new light (which we bought here instead of the dealer's because of the large cost savings). My husband was a mechanic for 35 yrs and said certain types of connectors were more prone to it than others (we had two Volvos that he tracked down numerous electrical problems to them). He always puts connector grease on any fitting after trying to clean it with a very fine file, sandpaper, or solvent (and then blows it out with the air compressor before installing the new fitting with connector grease). We have been running this same light we bought on Amazon since 2008 when the 2007 factory installed light failed and have not had to buy another one. If they are exposed to a lot of waterspray like his fog lights, he sometimes puts a high heat silicone over them as well.
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It sounds like they keep changing the design. Mine had screws in a bag. I couldn't pry the top or bottom off. I pushed the light panel in: no joy. I held it more-or-less horizontally by the metal strip in one hand and smacked that hand with my other one. After 3 smacks the bottom panel dropped down 1/8 inch and I was on my way . . .