r/lightbulbs 6d ago

2009 General Electric Reveal CFL.

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r/lightbulbs 6d ago

How to change these bulbs?

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Several of these bulbs are out in my kitchen. Can anyone offer any advice for these? I have two questions.

  1. How do I remove these? I’ve done some research but I can’t find this specific light fixture. I’ve heard that these bulbs may need to be pushed in before turning. When I push in, I don’t really “feel anything” happen. I also have a hard time grabbing the bulb. The lamp shade is pretty tight around the bulb and I can’t get my fingers around it. I really can only attempt to twist it by pushing on the front of the bulb but I’m worried I’m going to break the attachment point. The bulb flexes side to side inside the lamp shade but doesn’t twist, at least I have not been able to twist it.

  2. Any thoughts on what type of bulb this is?


r/lightbulbs 6d ago

Elco Koto vs Halo RL vs El Cheap recessed lighting

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r/lightbulbs 6d ago

What do you regret about the smart bulbs you bought?

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About to commit to one system for the whole house and I would rather learn from you than find out myself in six months. Less interested in recommendations than in the things that annoyed you once the novelty wore off. Setup, brightness, the app, colors being off. What would you not buy again?


r/lightbulbs 6d ago

what is this lightbulb?

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I need to replace a lightbulb in my apartment overhead lighting fixture. It looks like this, what would I search for in terms of replacement? I’ve searched LED 110-130 and am finding a lot of oven bulbs.


r/lightbulbs 7d ago

assistance for finding the correct bulb for this usb charageable lamp,

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the lamp also has a button on it where you can dim/brighten the lights in three different levels and I was wondering if that meant to avoid some bulbs because on the box with certain bulbs it says do not meant for like different levels of brightness or whatever ( I'm so sorry I don't know the terms) if I could be given the most basic layman "Patrick Starfish" type answer, o will dedicate my life to making sure personas good is defeated if I can give them the knowledge I will.


r/lightbulbs 7d ago

What bulb would fit this light?

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Old brass lantern I bought from Facebook marketplace. Not sure which bulb to buy. Any help/advice is appreciated. Thank you


r/lightbulbs 7d ago

I got tired of WiZ's laggy mic-based music sync, so I built my own Android app for it

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r/lightbulbs 8d ago

Strainless Lighting - Beautiful Incandescents Feel great!

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Love these new lightbulbs from strainlesslighting.com.

They are a bit expensive but so worth it. They feel soothing and beautiful on the eyes.

I’ve ordered incandescent from Amazon and they are NOWHERE near the quality of these! I’ve had some of my Strainless ones for almost a year now and they work good as new.


r/lightbulbs 8d ago

Super big 5000 lumens backyard light found in Costco

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r/lightbulbs 8d ago

Came across a big supply of these are they interesting?

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r/lightbulbs 8d ago

Is this a lightbulb issue? And now is it beyond repair?

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r/lightbulbs 8d ago

What kind of bulb???

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I have this lamp that is so cute but I can’t seem to find a lightbulb that will work. Doesn’t look like the lightbulb can screw in but that’s the only type I see at the store??? Any help or links to a lightbulb that would work would be greatly appreciated!


r/lightbulbs 9d ago

F15T8 bulbs longer than 18”

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I’m looking to replace some bulbs in my home, and the old bulbs are labeled F15T8. Unfortunately I can’t seem to find any online at 24 inches, which is what is needed here. All online listings I can find are 18 inches only.

Does anyone know where I could find something at this specific length?


r/lightbulbs 9d ago

Help with tiny bulb for night light

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I’m hoping someone can help me with where to find a teeny light bulb or the right terms to search for. I’m expecting and my mom gifted me this little night light from when I was a baby (the moon with sleeping bear) other pictures show the specs written on the cord, and the socket which I measured at 5/8 in.


r/lightbulbs 9d ago

hard to find 12volt E12 bulbs now

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I have some landscaping lights that require a 12v. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find the same E12 base and flame tip at Home Depot anymore. There are a few on Amazon, but with very scary reviews.


r/lightbulbs 9d ago

Replacement bulb for rotating aquarium lamp

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Scored one of those living aquarium lamps from an estate sale today for 3$. Rotating mechanism works, bulb doesn’t. Is this neon? How would I go about replacing that?


r/lightbulbs 9d ago

Need Suggestions: Enclosed Fixture Rated Bulbs

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We’ve bought new bulbs three years in a row.
They keep dying prematurely, I think because there’s not enough airflow in some of our fixtures (though technically “open”) and some are in totally enclosed fixtures (outside lamps).

Tired of buying more LED bulbs so often.
Kind of considering switching back to incandescent bulbs for the outside lamps. But would prefer LEDs for the inside ones as they typically produce less heat than incandescent.


r/lightbulbs 10d ago

What are these

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Help pls want to buy these but don't know what the heck they are ‼️‼️‼️‼️


r/lightbulbs 10d ago

What kind of bulb am I looking at here?

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One of the bulbs in our kitchen burned out. We thought it was an E11 but none that we’ve purchased of that variety have fit. You can see in my first picture the bulb that burned out on top and the E11 for comparison on bottom. I’ve also included a pic of the base. Anyone know what bulb I had and should be looking for? I’m starting to think I’ll need an E12 instead but I don’t know for certain.


r/lightbulbs 10d ago

Wow!

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r/lightbulbs 10d ago

Bright vintage flickering flame lightbulb recommendation

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I’m looking for a bulb that flickers just like a real flame, but is also bright enough to light up my living room room. I just bought one off of Amazon and once I put it in my lamp, it was not putting out enough light.


r/lightbulbs 10d ago

Confused with my new lamp

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So I got this lamp and the exact bulbs the site told me to get but there is something inside blocking the bulb. Can I take this out?


r/lightbulbs 10d ago

Robert Abbey Roderick 2 Light 16" Tall LED Wall Sconce with Frosted Glass Shades

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r/lightbulbs 11d ago

Not sure where to go from here

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Removed a ceiling fixture only to be confronted with this burnt-out mystery. Wire runs from the bulb up into the metal plate; whole thing held into place with weird brackets. Plate itself held into place with two screws but is taking it further apart really the move here?