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    shmuel Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 17, 2012, 08:01 PM
    Why a light fixture stops working after a while
    I have a 3 bulb (60W each) ceiling fixture. It has been working for 30 years without a problem. It suddenly stopped working. The breaker was not tripped. The switch is fine.
    I changed 2 of the 3 sockets and it began working fine. However after a while it just went dead again. Prior to this I could leave this light for 24 hrs without any problem.
    Any ideas would be appreciated.

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    Jun 18, 2012, 03:57 AM
    Based on the opportunity cost of the time you are spending, and the likely replacement
    Cost of a new fixture? I would expect trying to repair this fixture to be a more expensive endeavor...
    Of course if all that doesn't matter and you would like to repair this fixture, I would try replacing "all" the wiring, sockets and electrical parts within. Using a continuity tester could also be helpful to help you pinpoint a problem area.
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