Re: Electrical Issues, intermittent power

Posted by TxGoat On 2023/7/6 11:07:38

Be sure the power to the socket is off before cleaning it with any metallic object to avoid a possible short. Brushing, then blowing it out with compressed air usually gets results.

If the light fixture has a lens gasket, it nmeeds to be in good shape to keep dust and water out. Water on a hot bulb may cause the glass to crack, and moisture and dirt will soon cause issues with the electrical contacts. Many sockets have a spring that pushes the insulator and contact against the bulb base. The parts need to move freely. Some sockets have a piece of foam rubber in place of a spring. The foam rubber is usually no good and in need of replacement.