Why is my lamp flickering
How to Fix a Flickering Light
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how to fix a flickering light a
flickering light isn't just annoying it
can be dangerous learn how to fix the
problem you will need patience to find
the problem a flathead screwdriver a new
cord and time working with electricity
is very dangerous be extremely careful
and if you have any doubts contact a
professional step 1 check the light bulb
a flickering light could simply be the
result of a loose bulb so start by
turning it off and tightening the bulb
step 2
see if your circuit is overloaded if so
plug the light into another outlet step
3
unplug the light to make sure the bulb
is touching the metal contact tab at the
bottom of the light socket remove the
bulb you'll see the tab in the middle of
the socket that should make electrical
contact with the light bulb if the
fixture cannot be unplugged never
attempt to manipulate the socket unless
the electricity is turned off at the
source step 4
take a flat head screwdriver and slip it
under the tab raise the tab about an
eighth of an inch from the bottom of the
socket so we'll need the bulb when the
bulb is screwed back in step 5 make sure
the socket and tab are clean and scrape
away any rust put the ball back in and
test it
step 6 if the light still flickers check
the cord carefully for phrase if you
find one you'll need to rewire the light
by removing the damaged cord threading a
new one in its place and stripping its
end so you can wrap the exposed wires
around the screws in the socket
do not use electrical tape to repair a
frayed cord
it could cause a short or fire step 7 if
the light continues to flicker a
worn-out switch or socket could be the
problem in which case you should call an
electrician did you know British
inventor Joseph Swan got a patent for
the light bulb in 1860 a year before
Thomas Edison got his
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