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    Oct 29, 2012, 12:37 PM
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    Want to put a ecosmart 150 watt bulb in garage light outlet. 120v 42watts .700 A... 35 yr old home so light is in porcelan receptacle. Came on fine then started to sprk... do I need new wire, receptacle, breaker or all three?
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    Oct 29, 2012, 01:09 PM
    Probably the receptacle but could be the bulb. Try another bulb. If you want to replace the receptacle, they are still available for $5 or less.
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