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John51

09-27-2003 16:48:04




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Don't know who to ask, but thought this is a place loaded with info. I have an older light on my barn, an early one, and it quit working. Is there any way of knowing if the bulb needs replaced or if the problem might be something else? There is power to it. 25 years ago I didn't mind a 40 foot extension ladder, but now one trip up is going to be plenty. I don't really care to go that high for trial and error diagnosis.

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Rob Harmon

10-04-2003 10:04:20




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 Re: securtiy light in reply to John51, 09-27-2003 16:48:04  
I am told a brand new light fixture with bulb combination can be had for around $30.00 at the local farm and home store. That would solve your problem and the energy savings when compared to your 25 year old unit will probably pay for the new fixture in a few years.



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Robert

09-30-2003 10:27:55




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 Re: securtiy light in reply to John51, 09-27-2003 16:48:04  
One thing I might consider while doing the work, is putting a switch on the light, so that it doesn't come on unless you need it. It (switch) would extend the life of your light.
With a fixture that old, if I were going to make the climb, I'd probably replace the unit. I believe the last mercury fixture I bought was about $29, including the bulb....



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thebigron

09-28-2003 20:13:28




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 Re: securtiy light in reply to John51, 09-27-2003 16:48:04  
Do yourself a huge favor. When you have the fixture replaced gut it and leave only the socket inside with the lamp screwed in . The capacitor, ballast, starter(if any), and eye belong in a steel box 4 feet off the ground. You already have the necessary two wires going up to the fixture. Light bulb extractors/changers are not that expensive and can also be used for pear and apple picking. Have a nice day.

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Michael Soldan

09-28-2003 06:36:14




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 Re: securtiy light in reply to John51, 09-27-2003 16:48:04  
I just went through this with a dusk til dawn light. The new bulb was $27 then it wouldn't shut off, a local electrician came out with the ladder truck and changed the electronic eye, took him about thirty seconds with out any tools..the unit unscrewed at the top of the light and he didn't even have to cut the power...I wish I had known because it was a job I could have easily done myself...Mike in Exeter Ontario

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IanC

09-28-2003 00:25:01




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 Re: securtiy light in reply to John51, 09-27-2003 16:48:04  
If the fixture is that old call a local electrician and have him use his bucket truck to put up a whole new fixture. We just had it done, replaced a 70 watt high pressure sodium with a 150 watt, got the fixture and installation for only about $10 more than W.W. Grainger wanted for just the fixture, even with the Farm Bureau discount.



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ted

09-27-2003 23:00:59




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 Re: securtiy light in reply to John51, 09-27-2003 16:48:04  
If the light was tending to stay on when it was pretty bright out it's your eye. They usually tend to stay on when going bad.

If your light appeared to be dim, or a darker color, your bulb is going out. Mercury bulbs die gradually before they finally puke. Drive around the county and you can see what I mean.

I'd guess its probably the bulb.

If you think your eye is going out you might as well change your bulb while your up there.

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John A

09-27-2003 19:58:19




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 Re: securtiy light in reply to John51, 09-27-2003 16:48:04  
John51, It isn't all that big a deal to check since the hight doesn't bother you.
1 check the breaker at the switch-box that feeds this light. If it is on your side. If it is on R.E.C. side call them to fix it.
2 Usually there are 3 things that go wrong . A. Bulb goes bad...Get new one. B. The Electric Eye goes bad...Get new one. C. A combo ... Get a complete new unit. 3 IMO get a new unit, this one is 40 yrs old. 2 or 3 wires are all that hook it up. A 7/16 wrench will loosen the light from the arm. Use some light rope and a plastic bucket to pull up any supplies you might need.

R E M E M B E R....If you Don't have a good Fiberglass ladder...Buy one beforeyou start. Don't be useing one of thoes OLD FAMILY HERLOOM Ladders. remember I had a ladder colapase out from under me @ 5 ft high an I took a heck of a messed up ancle. So Be Careful
Good Luck,
John A.

PS...If you know anyone with a bucket-truck, That would be better than a ladder .

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Nebraska Cowman

09-27-2003 18:55:42




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 Re: securtiy light in reply to John51, 09-27-2003 16:48:04  
There are lots of things to go wrong with those lights. i think you better hire someone to look at it. A fall is not worth it at any price. Maybe you could just do as I do and stay inside after dark.



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Jerry (AL)

09-27-2003 18:44:16




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 Re: securtiy light in reply to John51, 09-27-2003 16:48:04  
Man, I would have to get somebody else to climb that ladder. I hate heights. It tears me up to climb a 14 foot deer hunting ladder stand. I would tie a string to a bucket with a bulb in it and there would be only one trip up for the guy I hired, emphasis on hired.they do have a test instrument that can detect if power is present in a wire. they use it at the company where I work.



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