Melted End - tanTALK

yamahaguy · 02-19-2006, 11:46 AM

I was replacing a lamp that went out prematurely on one of our units. After taking the lamp out I realized the end looked to be melted and the socket/lamp housing is ruined. What would cause this? Just wear on the unit or could it be a power/heat issue?

Neon Beach · 02-19-2006, 12:05 PM

Old age? Lots of heat over time perhaps.

yamahaguy · 02-19-2006, 12:12 PM

Is this a common repair or is it something I should look into further?

mikejones · 02-19-2006, 12:30 PM

just replace it and move on. Could have been a goof.

Neon Beach · 02-19-2006, 12:32 PM

I've never had to change a lampholder yet. Once you get access to them, it's an easy fix.

sunsally · 02-19-2006, 07:55 PM

Lamp holders are about a $6 part and easy to fix. They will fail over time, especially if a lamp isn't seated exactly right and it winds up frying out the insides. Not necessarily a sign of anything else, although if the same lamp holder goes again after you replace it, then you should investigate further.

clubtan1 · 02-19-2006, 07:58 PM

When you replace the lamp holder, try to make sure the wires are fitting tightly. Almost sounds like a wire may have been arcking

yamahaguy · 02-20-2006, 08:55 AM

Thanks for the input, we'll do and hopefully that is the end of it.

02-19-2006, 11:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
yamahaguy Join Date: Feb 1 2006 Location: Midwest Age: 51 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	Melted End I was replacing a lamp that went out prematurely on one of our units. After taking the lamp out I realized the end looked to be melted and the socket/lamp housing is ruined. What would cause this? Just wear on the unit or could it be a power/heat issue?

02-19-2006, 12:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	Re: Melted End Old age? Lots of heat over time perhaps. __________________ www.talktimmins.com -- http://www.drjawnswebworx.com/

02-19-2006, 12:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
yamahaguy Join Date: Feb 1 2006 Location: Midwest Age: 51 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	Re: Melted End Is this a common repair or is it something I should look into further?

02-19-2006, 12:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikejones Join Date: Sep 30 2005 Posts: 641 Rep Power: 22	Re: Melted End just replace it and move on. Could have been a goof. __________________ I need a dime that's top of the line Cute face slim waist wit a big behind

02-19-2006, 12:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	Re: Melted End I've never had to change a lampholder yet. Once you get access to them, it's an easy fix. __________________ www.talktimmins.com -- http://www.drjawnswebworx.com/

02-19-2006, 07:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
sunsally Team TanTalk Join Date: Nov 23 2004 Location: ITA Member & Berman Supporter! Posts: 3,136 Rep Power: 25	Re: Melted End Lamp holders are about a $6 part and easy to fix. They will fail over time, especially if a lamp isn't seated exactly right and it winds up frying out the insides. Not necessarily a sign of anything else, although if the same lamp holder goes again after you replace it, then you should investigate further.

02-19-2006, 07:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
clubtan1 Join Date: Jan 31 2005 Posts: 2,114 Rep Power: 57	Re: Melted End When you replace the lamp holder, try to make sure the wires are fitting tightly. Almost sounds like a wire may have been arcking

02-20-2006, 08:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
yamahaguy Join Date: Feb 1 2006 Location: Midwest Age: 51 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	Re: Melted End Thanks for the input, we'll do and hopefully that is the end of it.

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