hibbs Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 HiMy table lamp has stopped working, I assumed it was the bulb so I replaced it but no it didn't work, so I changed the fuse and it still doesn't work...any idea what it could be please?This is the lamp in questionhttp://www.icone.co.uk/lighting-table-and-desk/miss-k/flos/philippe-starck/F6255000/Thanks in advance.Hibbs Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
trizza Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Check the wiring in the plug is still secure.If it still doesn't work then (after unplugging) remove the bulb. Look into the bulb socket. You will see a metal connector which makes contact with the bottom of the bulb. Use a small screwdriver and gently prise this up a bit so that it is sure to make contact with the bottom of the bulb. I have used this fix on a couple of lamps before which have mysteriously stopped working and it worked. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-453923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Your lamp is buggered?.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-453924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 You might need one of theseOr one of these Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-453928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Never had you down for a foolish virgin hibbs. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-453930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibbs Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Thanks for the advice Trizza, I just tried this but alas it didn't work.trizza Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Check the wiring in the plug is still secure.> > If it still doesn't work then (after unplugging)> remove the bulb. Look into the bulb socket. You> will see a metal connector which makes contact> with the bottom of the bulb. Use a small> screwdriver and gently prise this up a bit so that> it is sure to make contact with the bottom of the> bulb. > > I have used this fix on a couple of lamps before> which have mysteriously stopped working and it> worked. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-453934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibbs Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 *Bob* I think you are right on both accounts. Many thanks for the response.*Bob* Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> You might need one of these> > Or one of these Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-453935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
computedshorty Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Try it in another Socket. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-454000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibbs Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Yep tried that and even tried another bulb but it still doesn't want to work :-(Thanks the response CS.computedshorty Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Try it in another Socket. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-454003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Curtain Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Watts the up-date hibbs ?* holds breath * Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-454405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibbs Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 Annette Curtain Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Watts the up-date hibbs ?> > > * holds breath *Currently nothing to report, I'm resisting the impulse to make something exciting up just for you Nette Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-454479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Do you have the right sort of electricity at home? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-454498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karter Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 This is not a sarccy comment Hibbs but have you tried using the correct bulb as nowadays some light bulbs will not work in fittings.:)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-454526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Curtain Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7d/Candleburning.jpg/200px-Candleburning.jpg Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-454545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 How many Hibbs does it take to change a lightbulb?INSERT JOKE HERE --------------------- Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-454664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Curtain Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 hibbs Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Annette Curtain Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > Watts the up-date hibbs ?> > > > > > * holds breath *> > Currently nothing to report, I'm resisting the> impulse to make something exciting up just for you> NetteHibbsIn the light of no-news, it's time for some-news( made up or otherwise )* taps fingers *NETTE(!) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-455119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 There is very little that can go wrong with a lamp. Does the lamp plug direct into the mains. ? Or ...Is it a low voltage bulb IE does the lamp have a power supply.? Does the lamp have a switch in the base of the bulb holder.? Does it have an inline switch in the cord.? If the lamp has a wiring fault then the fuse may blow everytime you replace it and plug in the lamp. Fox Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-455123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
computedshorty Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Have you got another socket to plug into, it could be your socket ring main, look at fuse in Fuse box it could show off.It might go with a shilling in the slot.(tu) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-455140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibbs Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 Yay you will all be pleased to know THE lamp is now working. Here's the boring bit...we discovered once the cover was taken off the transformer that a small fuse was enclosed in the dimmer switch, so I replaced that and hey presto...bobs your dads brother and I have light!Thank you all so much for your comments, they have given me hope during my dark nights :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-455177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 You lost me at transformer. I would buy a new one. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-455194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karter Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Never trust a Transformer, unless it's Optimus Prime. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-455197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibbs Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 Mick Mac Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> You lost me at transformer. I would buy a new one.You obviously have money to waste MM! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-455224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibbs Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 karter Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Never trust a Transformer, unless it's Optimus> Prime.I couldn't agree with you more Karter. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18369-my-lamp-has-stopped-working-any-advice-gratefully-received/#findComment-455225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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