I bought this; it worked great for awhile. Suddenly, I can't adjust the power - it's white hot or nothing. Anyone know if this needs a new bulb or ??
811963
I don't think it's likely to be the bulb, could be adjusting knob is slipping.this can be easily checked by pulling the knob off ( it's a push fit ) and turning the metal spigot by hand.
811964
Replacing the bulb may solve the problem however it really sounds like the problem is in the adjusting knob itself. Based on the price you are better off just purchasing a new one or removing the knob and turning the the metal piece by hand.
183690
Mine has lasted 2 years now. When you installed it you did not touch the lamp at all with your fingers and transfer anything to the lamp face? That maybe could create a hot spot and it burned out? Sometimes there is just a defect. When I first installed it I must have jarred the optical block so I had a rose tint across the top of the screen about 3 inches down. After a while you learn to ignore it, but I noticed recently that the line is gone. I moved the set a bit recently to get at a side connector and I am wondering whether that jarred something back in place. Now I won't move the set at all until the bulb dies again or something else goes south.
477767
I have not noticed that problem. I still seem to be getting about 6-8 months with mine. I have 7 watt bulbs in 12 volt system, but am running several LED fixtures on this line, so I'm using less than a third of the capacity of the unit. Perhaps you're overloaded? Check the wattage of the bulbs you're running and see if you've got too much wattage overall. I also had a problem when I initially installed it where several bulbs blew. but it turned out to be one of the fixtures I just added. When I removed the fixture, all returned to normal. Must have had a short in it.
1295845
mine stopped working a few months after I bought it. We bought a new bulb online but still didnt work.
1186208
It sounds like either a bad connection, or there's a problem with the rheostat. I would unplug the unit, remove the bulb and try to reseat it. If that doesn't work, try a different bulb. If that doesn't work, try leaving the light on at half strength and see what happens.
1870429
I sent mine in with my address (warranty tells you to do that as I recall) and they supposedly send you a new one plus some sort of bulb to make up for the postage. Took ~2 weeks, they called me to see what sort of fixture I had it in when it failed, then supposedly a replacement is in the mail
2090240
I got it yesterday,didne bulb not work! I open the.bottom check the bulbStill not on! Can you change it for.me.
1815708
I had the same experience. It operated great for a couple of weeks. Then one day I noticed it was on in total day light. It eventually went out and operated fine that night. A couple of days later it just stopped operating completely. I just returned it for a refund. It's a great light, just what I wanted, and worked fine then just quit. Go figure????
544388
I did! It worked fine. I would purchase new bulbs though...the ones it come with arent the best quality. It truly is a lovey piece!
2275333
I also had something happen when I turned the lamp on. Something popped and the lamp no longer works. I was unable to find any repair parts. My estimation is that it is a piece of junk. It never worked at all.
979918
I had a bad one once and amazon let me return it right away... something you should know, I am an audio / video tech. and I know a little about handling the bulb... never touch the glass or bulb with your fingers, the oil from your hand will cause a burn out or shorten the life of the bulb... use a glove or a towel while handling. and if you have the original bulb that came with the TV, use the old housing with the new bulb and you will have better results... good luck and I still have my tv and works fine... its a great model.
1917329
Try to adjust the bulb, if this doesn't work, it's probably a damaged bulb.
1917330
I would make sure the bulb is connected. Otherwise, it should just turn on. If not, I would send it back. :)
627465
I had the same problem about a week after I changed my 1st bulb. I returned the replacement and the newest replacement hasn't failed in several months. Good luck!
1274181
I bought two lamps. One is still working perfectly. The other one was also working just fine until about a month ago and it blew out as well. Still waiting to hear about any resolution to the issue.
1014232
Did you try the dimmer switch? It should be in the off position. The bulb should not be hard to remove. Grasp the bulb close to the base and turn counter clockwise. If that doesn't fix the problem exchange it. You will get years of enjoyment from this bowl. Since you haven't seen it lit, you have missed how lovely it truly is and how wonderful it works. I have three different ones. They are always on. Also give as gifts.
1388659
I'm sorry. I don't think I can be much help. I don't know what that bulb is. I ordered it because it looked like the one in my lamp. As it turned out, it was my lamp that was broken. The bulb in my new lamp got recently broken, and I put the one I ordered in. Therefore, I don't know how long it will last.