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CTyankee

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21. I wish I could, too. It is beyond my present capabilities (I'm old).

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Reply #20)

Wed Sep 15, 2021, 01:14 PM

Sep 2021

My kids think I am hopeless. But I am engrossed in writing a book and taking care of my husband who has some disabilities. But I do thank you for your help! You have been most kind.

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over the counter kitchen light just won't work... [View all] CTyankee Sep 2021 OP

Is it a fluorescent bulb? Gaugamela Sep 2021 #1

Yes. And the other two work just fine. CTyankee Sep 2021 #2

I just edited my response above to include more information. Each fixture has it's own Gaugamela Sep 2021 #3

If it's a screw in starter (older fixtures have these), it's a few dollars getagrip_already Sep 2021 #9

It's hard to say, but I would expect something like $150 to $200. Gaugamela Sep 2021 #4

That's what I'd check first. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2021 #11

Sounds like the 3 lights are wired in parallel. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2021 #5

where would such a "junction box" be located? We have a prewar colonial, built right before WW2. CTyankee Sep 2021 #7

Well, that could be the tricky part. typically, a junction box would be close to OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2021 #10

where is the ballast? CTyankee Sep 2021 #12

Yes, our handyman tested the fixture and showed us there is electrical power there. CTyankee Sep 2021 #13

If a multi-tester is showing power, then I think it has to be the bulb or ballast. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2021 #14

OK, but what do I do with it then? CTyankee Sep 2021 #15

I'd go to Lowes/Home Depot first. If they don't have you can order from your local HW store OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2021 #16

Thanks. We are getting an electrician. Do you know what approximately it would cost for an CTyankee Sep 2021 #18

There is also a remote chance the replacement bulb is a dud. You could test it in one Gaugamela Sep 2021 #6

Yes, I thought of that. The hardware store gave me another one. Two bulbs from the store are duds? CTyankee Sep 2021 #8

Let me also suggest,,,, OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2021 #17

I do know they come in warm bulbs too. I think that's what we have now in the other two lights. CTyankee Sep 2021 #19

I'd love to see the light application now. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2021 #20

I wish I could, too. It is beyond my present capabilities (I'm old). CTyankee Sep 2021 #21

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