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Buzzing From My Can Light Install
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12-08-2008, 11:51 PM
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Buzzing From My Can Light Install
6" incandesant. I took off the dimmer, removed each light bulb one at a time. I actually never removed all the light bulbs, at once. We connected into the existing light switch, so in theory the circuit should be clean.
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12-09-2008, 09:55 PM
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Re: Buzzing From My Can Light Install
Most of the time when i run into this it turns out to be the bulb elements buzzing. I would also check the connections on the back of the socket. Also check for any loose connections in the fixture.
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12-09-2008, 11:36 PM
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huntington beach, ca.
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Re: Buzzing From My Can Light Install
Pisses me off, I go in attic, hear nothing, in the room buzzzzz. Atleast i could check connections , instead of pulling can down, from the attic. The guy that made up the lights, rarely ever messes up joints. This seems more like a bad can light.
We are finally going back to this job tomorrow, i will have them check the back of the sockets and joints. Only thing left would be the thermal overload. |
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12-11-2008, 08:38 PM
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Re: Buzzing From My Can Light Install
After looking at it for a few minutes, i had my guy run get 7 new light bulbs, the buzz went away. Must of had a bad batch of bulbs.
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12-11-2008, 08:51 PM
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Re: Buzzing From My Can Light Install
I have the same problem with the GE reveal bulbs. I love the white light the give, but they are NOISY!
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12-11-2008, 09:08 PM
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Re: Buzzing From My Can Light Install
Donuts to Dallaaas..... There is a dimmer in the equation.
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12-11-2008, 09:42 PM
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12-12-2008, 11:18 AM
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Ummm wire guy?
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Re: Buzzing From My Can Light Install
Interesting...
You can always try the old "AFCI Buzzing" trick. Drop it on its side! Of course you'll have a pretty nice mess to clean up...
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12-12-2008, 12:52 PM
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12-12-2008, 01:58 PM
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12-12-2008, 02:14 PM
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Re: Buzzing From My Can Light InstallQuote:
 Permanently!!! 'Cept with bulbs, I prefer to not drop but hurl. They make such a lovely sound!!! Ever had a Fluorescent "Light Saber" Fight???? Fun and relatively harmless. Although the powder coating tastes a bit harsh!!!!!!
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12-12-2008, 02:41 PM
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12-12-2008, 03:26 PM
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OF COURSE!!! If i could only find out how to make them light up first though...
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12-12-2008, 08:35 PM
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12-13-2008, 01:25 AM
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Re: Buzzing From My Can Light Install
The 1st thing i did was remove the dimmer from the circuit, that was not the problem.
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12-13-2008, 07:02 AM
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Then the problem lies within the AMOUNT of voltage. I bet it is a bit off. A bit low! Not uncommon you know.
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