Can you repair a bulb filament ?

[turnipbmw]

Electrician at work was telling me that if its only broken on one side,

1, hold the bulb so the two parts touch,

2, gently 'flash ' the bulb by connecting a 3 phase supply to +/- terminals

3, extra amps will weld detatched parts together.

probably worth a try in the current financial situation

 

[CuzGS]

Yes, tomorrow Im going to try and clean my electric heater by sharing a bath with it to save water

 

[Thermo King]

Your electrician seems to be a very "bright spark"!

TK

 

[swissrob]

Electrician at work was telling me that if its only broken on one side,

1, hold the bulb so the two parts touch,

2, gently 'flash ' the bulb by connecting a 3 phase supply to +/- terminals

3, extra amps will weld detatched parts together.

probably worth a try in the current financial situation

Please make a video recording when doing this..... I need something to laugh at and submit to the darwin awards.


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[Deleted account 181015003]

It only works if you hold the bulb underwater to keep the glass cool

 

[red1]

Does it have to be 3 phase? Can't see what difference that makes.






PS: My legal representatives number is 020 564 2381

 

[bwprice100]

Apparently an EM pulse from a small tactical nuclear weapon has the same affect but don't forget to duck and cover, oh and some lead shielding for your testicles.

Brian

 

[ssray]

April already?

 

[cookie]

i just need to work out money saved on bulbs vs. cost of installing 3 phase.

will it fix HID burners as well? every little helps.

 

[turnipbmw]

there is a cheaper way but it involves acid/caustic bathing candles to remove +/- ions,

you then use the positive flame on one bulb terminal and the negative flame on the other.

when the +/- heat combines it creates enough heat to weld the broken filament.

next up - some tips on retreading tyres using rubber mats and vulcanising fluid

 

[cookie]

halfords are shitting themselves

 

[boatman]

Clearly a clockwork electrician

 

[Fanum]

If you can MAKE a filament, you can repair one

 

[(RIP) Miff]

Electrician at work

This "electrician". Does he have spiky black hair, burns on his fingers and a glazed look in his eyes??

Is he Eastern European??

 

[Farmer Palmer]

My mate wires his indicators back to front every now and then..........Says it saves the 'on' bit from wearing out cos it's the 'off' bit for a while and evens out the wear and makes the bulbs last longer!

 

[bwprice100]

My mate wires his indicators back to front every now and then..........Says it saves the 'on' bit from wearing out cos it's the 'off' bit for a while and evens out the wear and makes the bulbs last longer!

I swap my gloves over, now and a again for the same reason.

Brian

 

[AberdeenAngus]

I turn my gas meter around every now and then, for the same reason.......honest

 

[Myke Rocks]

You may laugh, but:

Back in the days of carbon filament lamps, when the carbon filament broke off a leg, it was common practice to rotate the lamp until the filament made contact again. We are talking circa 80-100 years ago, but it was done on a regular basis.
Myke

 

[brianmaslen]

Back in the days of carbon filament lamps, when the carbon filament broke off a leg, it was common practice to rotate the lamp until the filament made contact again. We are talking circa 80-100 years ago, but it was done on a regular basis.
Myke

You must have a great memory?

 

[The Heff]

Bulb wiring

Just remember to check your polarity

Red to Red
Black to Black


and



Blew to fcuk