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Opened Up GE Helical Here's an opened up GE Helical. Something's loose i'm guessing since it doesn't work unless you hit the base on a hard surface and then it stops workign again the next time it vibrates at all. Vince is kindly stepping me through repairing this guy so it can be used again. This one came on instantly when it worked. Not sure where to find the date though... Keywords: Lamps

Opened Up GE Helical

Here's an opened up GE Helical. Something's loose i'm guessing since it doesn't work unless you hit the base on a hard surface and then it stops workign again the next time it vibrates at all. Vince is kindly stepping me through repairing this guy so it can be used again. This one came on instantly when it worked. Not sure where to find the date though...

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File information
Filename:gol22812_006.JPG
Album name:Mike / My Lamps
Keywords:Lamps
Company and Date Manufactured:General Electric
Model Number:Helical
Wattage:13
Lamp Type:CFL
Filesize:392 KiB
Date added:Feb 29, 2012
Dimensions:2048 x 1536 pixels
Displayed:62 times
Color Space:sRGB
DateTime Original:2009:03:26 17:47:34
Exposure Bias:0 EV
Exposure Mode:0
Exposure Time:1/29296 sec
FNumber:f/2.8
Flash:No Flash
Focal length:28.8125 mm
Light Source:Unknown: 0
Make:Vivicam
Model:V5024
URL:http://www.galleryoflights.org/mb/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=10923
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streetlight98   [Feb 29, 2012 at 01:02 AM]
Took quite a bit of effort to pry this guy open, but it finally opened. Smile
TiCoune66   [Feb 29, 2012 at 01:47 AM]
You could try to build a sort of continuity tester with a flashlight bulb, a battery and some wires. CFL cathodes have a quite low resistance, most of those I tested had a resistance around 6 to 8 ohms if I remember. The thing is to try to connect the bulb and the cathode to test in series. The low resistance of the cathode won't affect the flashlight bulb, so if it lights up, the cathode is good. If both cathodes are good, you'll need to proceed further troubleshooting, which is most likely going to involve a soldering iron LOL.
streetlight98   [Feb 29, 2012 at 02:03 AM]
What is the cathode? Neutral How would i "connect the bulb and cathode to test in series"?
TiCoune66   [Feb 29, 2012 at 02:44 AM]
Here's what I meant:
streetlight98   [Feb 29, 2012 at 03:03 AM]
Ahh. So connect one side of the spiral to the flashlight bulb and battery and once that side is checked do the same to the other side?
TiCoune66   [Feb 29, 2012 at 03:39 AM]
Yes. If both sides are good, the circuit board most likely has a defective component, which is honestly going to be easier to fix. A bad tube means the CFL is only good for trash, or for spare electronic parts LOL.
CrazyLamp   [Feb 29, 2012 at 07:17 AM]
what wattage is that? mine lost vacume. so i guess i got lucky with this CFl, i normaly have problem the other way around
streetlight98   [Feb 29, 2012 at 09:09 PM]
This one is 13 watts. I have another one like this (except with a squarish base)that runs very hot and glows a dim pinkish red color.

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