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capacitor switches for lamps
moi ^ | 04.19.05 | moi

Posted on 04/19/2005 8:20:56 AM PDT by ken21

does anyone have a source for capacitors for lamps?

i have a lamp that i like and paid a lot of money for. the capacitor burned out.

i've checked numerous suppliers on the web. most don't want to be bothered. lamp stores want to sell you a new lamp.

the capacitor is taiwanese: zing ear #256

thanks, ken


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1 posted on 04/19/2005 8:21:04 AM PDT by ken21
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To: ken21

orvac in fullerton calif.


2 posted on 04/19/2005 8:23:55 AM PDT by al baby (Dick Trickle is not just a medical condition)
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To: ken21
I believe you can buy a module that you screw into the lamp socket that converts a regular lamp to a "touch" lamp at Home Depot.
3 posted on 04/19/2005 8:24:33 AM PDT by babygene (Viable after 87 trimesters)
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To: ken21

Flux capacitor? let me know if you find one.


4 posted on 04/19/2005 8:25:05 AM PDT by RushCrush (Blind Rushbot)
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To: ken21

No, but I have a Flux Capacitor if you're interested in any time travel.


5 posted on 04/19/2005 8:25:13 AM PDT by clarissaexplainsitall (stewed tomatoes are just plain gross)
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To: ken21

I had the same problem. I just replaced it with a standard lamp switch. If you cannot find the capacitor type you might try that approach.


6 posted on 04/19/2005 8:25:51 AM PDT by erswts
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To: RushCrush

i don't know waht a flux is.

1. brand

2. type


7 posted on 04/19/2005 8:25:59 AM PDT by ken21 (if you didn't see it on tv, then it didn't happen. /s)
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To: ken21

Are there any markings, such as .0001mfd or such?


8 posted on 04/19/2005 8:26:21 AM PDT by TommyDale
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wow.

thanks.

i'll try out replacing it as you guys have noted.


9 posted on 04/19/2005 8:27:09 AM PDT by ken21 (if you didn't see it on tv, then it didn't happen. /s)
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http://www.kenselectronics.com/lists/switches.htm#ZingEar

Replacements for your ZingEar device.


10 posted on 04/19/2005 8:28:06 AM PDT by TommyDale
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yeah.

zing ear

ze #256

3a 250 v ac
6a 125 v ac
6a 125 vl


11 posted on 04/19/2005 8:28:24 AM PDT by ken21 (if you didn't see it on tv, then it didn't happen. /s)
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You beat me by eight seconds. Maybe, I actually beat you but with your fancy flux capacitor you were able to turn back time and beat me to the punch.l


12 posted on 04/19/2005 8:28:56 AM PDT by clarissaexplainsitall (stewed tomatoes are just plain gross)
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To: TommyDale

thanks.

#256 not available.


13 posted on 04/19/2005 8:29:23 AM PDT by ken21 (if you didn't see it on tv, then it didn't happen. /s)
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To: ken21

could it just be a dim bulb?


14 posted on 04/19/2005 8:29:52 AM PDT by Jack Wilson
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To: clarissaexplainsitall

Actually I posted that before the thread was here.


15 posted on 04/19/2005 8:32:55 AM PDT by RushCrush (Blind Rushbot)
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To: Jack Wilson

no, i replaced the bulb recently.

when i took the switch into a lighting store, the guy seemed very knowledgable. he smelled the switch and said it was dead.

local stores want to sell new lamps, not switches.


16 posted on 04/19/2005 8:33:58 AM PDT by ken21 (if you didn't see it on tv, then it didn't happen. /s)
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To: Jack Wilson

it's a halogen bulb.


17 posted on 04/19/2005 8:35:38 AM PDT by ken21 (if you didn't see it on tv, then it didn't happen. /s)
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Hey, what is this, The Home Depot DIY site? I thought this was the Free Republic?


18 posted on 04/19/2005 8:40:23 AM PDT by marine86297 (I'll never forgive Clinton for Somalia, my blood is on his hands)
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The front speaker, drivers side, on my Buick Park Ave doesn't work. I think it's just a wire or something because the speaker was replaced yesterday and it still doesn't work. "They" said I needed a whole new system. Anyplace anyone can recommend in Spartanburg?


19 posted on 04/19/2005 8:45:08 AM PDT by Paisan
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To: ken21

Sounds like he has a future as a coroner.


20 posted on 04/19/2005 8:45:37 AM PDT by SirChas
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