RDW2
Mar 22, 2009, 03:52 PM
I am trying to get a lamp with a 3-way socket working so that all 3 of the "ways" work.
I replaced the socket with a brand new one and thought, "Well, that's done!" However, after I plugged it in and put a brand new bulb in it, the lowest setting lasted exactly one cycle through the settings.
The socket was initially off. I turned it to the low setting and let it shine for a few moments. Then I turned it to the middle setting and let it shine for a few moments. Then, on to the high setting and letting it shine. When I returned to the Off setting and then to the lowest setting, there was the distinct sound of what I have come to realize is the failing of either something in the socket or a filament in the bulb ("Pffft!") and now the lowest setting is also an alternative for "Off."
This is the new third socket and new bulb!
What am I doing wrong? Is there a 3-way socket out there will work? :confused:
This is not the first time I have been in this position and I have yet to get a lamp actually returned to having 3 settings other than off. :o
I replaced the socket with a brand new one and thought, "Well, that's done!" However, after I plugged it in and put a brand new bulb in it, the lowest setting lasted exactly one cycle through the settings.
The socket was initially off. I turned it to the low setting and let it shine for a few moments. Then I turned it to the middle setting and let it shine for a few moments. Then, on to the high setting and letting it shine. When I returned to the Off setting and then to the lowest setting, there was the distinct sound of what I have come to realize is the failing of either something in the socket or a filament in the bulb ("Pffft!") and now the lowest setting is also an alternative for "Off."
This is the new third socket and new bulb!
What am I doing wrong? Is there a 3-way socket out there will work? :confused:
This is not the first time I have been in this position and I have yet to get a lamp actually returned to having 3 settings other than off. :o