Why isn't my new light as bright as the old after I changed the light bulb

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jgg

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A man getting confused over changing a lightbulb :pound:
Never going to happen.*

*admit.



...I do ask for help and they always say they'll be back right away but I get forgotten, left standing there like an idiot for 30+ minutes...
Maybe it's like a triage, they help the worst cases first?
 

badbadboy

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I just changed one of the lights in my track lighting but the new light is not as bright as the old? I tighted it as much as I could with out breaking it. Checked on YouTube for info but couldn't find anything. Anybody give me any advice?

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If it's an older track light fixture, it could be the ballast. That's the electronic component that limits the current (Amps) to the lights. These are an inductive ladder network that do degrade over time. Both fluorescent and track lights have ballasts and I've replaced both ballasts with a definite improvement to the lighting.

If this is turning into a difficult task, it might be an idea to switch to an LED track light. Halogen track lights do not have an infinite life so if it's > 10 or 15 years old, it might be time for a new fixture.
 

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LED's have a lot more variety than they did even a few years ago. You can get tube LEDs now to replace even old-school flourescent tubes. They are good in track lights too, but I still see a lot of people going for halogens & such, because of the quality of the light.

But I agree on one thing, it's more complicated now in this sense.

OP, here's some good websites to look it up with:

https://www.cnet.com/news/light-bulb-buying-guide/

https://www.energyearth.com/general/categories/lighting/learn-more

https://www.lightrabbit.co.uk/ultimate-guide-to-led-lights





Really it comes down to picking a good one for what specific location you plan to use it: What kind of room is it; is it a lamp or a ceiling light; is the light always on or getting switched on and off a lot; does it use a dimmer switch, etc.

Personally I prefer LED's and dislike compact flourescents (CFLs). CFL's are slow to heat up to their full brightness, remaining dull looking for a few minutes, so they're not good in a location where you're switching the light on and off a lot, nor if it's the only light in the room and you'll have problems with dull light. If you get a halogen light, be careful about where you install them, because they get really hot.
 
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A SJW that can't figure out a light bulb- yup, sounds about right to me.
 

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Sounds like a joke:

How many pooners does it take to change a light bulb?
It takes four......


#1 to hand his money over for the wrong wattage, and then complain about it in a review, but because the seller was having a special there are no refunds.

#2 to question his review, and type out another opinion ,to contradict the purchase , while the seller remains quiet, as they don't want to lose future clients for their light bulbs, as they've spent money for advertising.

#3 to call a shill, about #2....and get banned, for at least a week for insulting someone and a light bulb, that's performing it's job, at the wattage its designed for.....but perhaps the fixture it was installed into was too small.

#4 to address the first 3 .....and tell them that your mileage may vary ,when screwing in a new light bulb, with a pre-determined wattage, that was clearly stated on the box....and to remember that while all light bulbs perform much the same function, they install in slightly different ways...

If you show up with tiny little modern halogen.....don't be surprised when it won't go into a good ole fashioned, tried and true fixture, that's worked just fine for years.
 

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How many British Columbians does it take to change a light bulb?

Looking at the British Columbia economy I'd have to say that it takes 3 British Columbians to change a light bulb. One British Columbian to hold the light bulb and 2 more British Columbians to turn the chair around that the first British Columbian is standing on. Of course, both the chair and the light bulb had to be imported since British Columbians are too busy screwing in light bulbs to make their own chairs and light bulbs.
 

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It takes four......


#1 to hand his money over for the wrong wattage, and then complain about it in a review, but because the seller was having a special there are no refunds.

#2 to question his review, and type out another opinion ,to contradict the purchase , while the seller remains quiet, as they don't want to lose future clients for their light bulbs, as they've spent money for advertising.

#3 to call a shill, about #2....and get banned, for at least a week for insulting someone and a light bulb, that's performing it's job, at the wattage its designed for.....but perhaps the fixture it was installed into was too small.

#4 to address the first 3 .....and tell them that your mileage may vary ,when screwing in a new light bulb, with a pre-determined wattage, that was clearly stated on the box....and to remember that while all light bulbs perform much the same function, they install in slightly different ways...

If you show up with tiny little modern halogen.....don't be surprised when it won't go into a good ole fashioned, tried and true fixture, that's worked just fine for years.

This comment is turning my lights on, if you know what I mean.
 

rlock

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How many British Columbians does it take to change a light bulb?

Looking at the British Columbia economy I'd have to say that it takes 3 British Columbians to change a light bulb. One British Columbian to hold the light bulb and 2 more British Columbians to turn the chair around that the first British Columbian is standing on. Of course, both the chair and the light bulb had to be imported since British Columbians are too busy screwing in light bulbs to make their own chairs and light bulbs.

How many Albertans does it take to change a light bulb? N/A - they just sit there forever, denying the room is even dark.
 

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Go with BBB suggestion to replace with a LED track (if you want a new type of light).

I would avoid halogens, mostly because they are costly to replace, and LED are more power efficient and should last alot longer then the halogens. Halogens also put off alot of heat when on (most are hot to the touch). LED lights are easier to make than halogens, but LEDs are more expensive (companies still trying to make more and more money).

Also LED bulbs convert 120V AC (alternating current) to low voltage DC (Direct Current). An LED runs on DC. Basicly a diode converts the AC to DC (kinda like a car's alternator which has a diode (converts AC to DC), which charges the battery).
 

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So you’re saying...you don’t exist ?

Perhaps I should just stick to my normal ritual of only 1 drink in the evening..,
It's Friday, enjoy it!
 

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It's Friday, enjoy it!
Yep, and it’s a break between semesters. And I’m not working tonight. (so don’t worry Z)

Z is still in the original perbatory so he doesn’t comment here,but he takes my education and safety pretty damn seriously. I know he’ll be reading this...
 
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