how do i burn out a lightbulb? - AnandTech Forums
WEBDec 29, 2002 · Technically when a light bulb burns out it's because the filament has evaporated, so this wouldn't emulate that behavior perfectly. I guess the best way to emulate it "correctly" would be to just apply higher voltages so that it runs hotter (drastically reducing the lifetime, but probably not as much as you're looking for).
why does my fluorescent light bulb keep blowing out?
WEBApr 4, 2001 · why does my fluorescent light bulb keep blowing out? this is the 2nd one i have that burned out. the first one burned out within a month. this one lasted a little over a week. i'm using a torchiere lamp that supports 3 levels of brightness at 50-100-150 watts. the fluorescent bulb i use supports 3 levels of brightness as well. so i assume they ...
Are Christmas "mini lights" all the same voltage rating?
WEBMay 24, 2003 · Most modern mini bulbs contain a bypass shunt so the whole string doesn't go out if a bulb goes out. But Red Squirrel's analysis is correct, the caveat being that the rest of the bulbs see a higher voltage if one does burn out. If you don't replace the burned out bulb, it can cause the whole string to fail in a cascade of burned out bulbs.
How many ......does it take to screw in a lightbulb? (Brutuskend is ...
WEBApr 2, 2001 · one to write the light bulb insertion program, and one to act as a light bulb administrator to make sure nobody else tries to change the light bulb at the same time. Q: How many doctors does it take to screw in a light bulb? A: Three. One to find a bulb specialist, one to find a bulb installation specialist, and one to bill it all to Medicare.
2006 honda civic parking light bulb issue or? - AnandTech Forums
WEBMar 25, 2003 · That would seem correct. ECE spec for the 7528 is 5 watts for the low filament (ECE specs are at nominal 12 volts, most US specs are between 12.8 and 14 volts nominal, which explains the difference between this rating and the rating I listed earlier). Looks like a previous owner simply put a higher wattage bulb on the side the burnt out. ZV
Scanner light burnt out...suggestions? - AnandTech Forums
WEBNov 10, 2002 · I have a visioneer 6100 USB scanner and recently the light burnt? out. Are the bulbs in scanners generally replaceable, or is it more trouble than it's worth to attempt to do so?
Is it possible to use a single 4ft. fluorescent bulb instead of two?
WEBJun 5, 2008 · Good to know yours work with one bulb. It kinda wish I had the LED type. I'm pretty sure the 4ft light I have doesn't work with one bulb. It's an old fixture though that sometimes doesn't want to come on when the temps get close to 90. I eventually get it to start and it works fine once it's on. It's done that for years.
The lightbulbs in my track lighting keep burning out...
WEBOct 29, 2004 · I've noticed in the past years that the three main lamps in my track lighting which lights my room tend to burn out fairly quickly (all three bulbs about 3 times a year) and I can't seem to figure out why. I think my voltages are stable (used killowatt device for computer and reported like...
if my fluorescent light works intermittently, does that mean the …
WEBJul 10, 2007 · today's FL bulbs now have the warm light that you get from traditional incandesants, + super-long life. Well, I haven't had one burn out. Hell, I take the fuckers with me when I move! I used to hate the dull bluish "morgue glow" that you'd get from Fl light--the heavy shadow effect that you mention. That is loooooooong gone these days.
OBD reader says I have a code but no check engine light
WEBDec 3, 2010 · The weird thing about this is though, that the car is driving just fine and I don't have any check engine light on when I drive it. Any thoughts? One thought, I don't drive that often, does the car need to be on for a certain period of time before the check engine light comes on? Car runs great and has about 130,000 miles on it.