|
· Always change the bulb. · Don’t be mislead by a bulb that ‘blows’ straight away or only lasts a short time; their are many low quality bulbs on the market. If in doubt use a bulb from a company whose name you recognise.
· If replacing the bulb does not work remove the supply to the lamp and clean inside the bulb holder – scrape with a knife or screwdriver. · The bulb holder often becomes ‘oxidised’ (Black); this prevents good electrical contact between the bulb and bulb holder. · Scrape the oxidisation away so the bare metal of the contact is visible—usually copper in colour.
· Is the power cable in good condition? Has it been damaged? · Be wary of repairing power cables, the repair will not be as good as the original cable; New cables are inexpensive.
· Check the fuse in the plug. If the fuse has blown replace the fuse.
· Is their a loose wire inside the lamp? · Stress on the power cable, for instance someone tripping over the power cable, often pulls a wire out of a connector inside the lamp. · Can you gain access to the inners of the lamp to reconnect the wire? · Are any internal wires loose?
Links
Links – Domestic Electrics & Central Heating Advice
Home Lighting Troubleshooting Tips
|
|
This webpage gives advice on repairing a faulty floor or table lamp.
The advice is for the average ‘DIYer’.
|
|
Table & Floor Lamp Troubleshooting Tips |
|
Home > Advice – Domestic Electrical & Central Heating > Home Lighting > Table & Floor Lamp Troubleshooting Tips |
