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Philco 90 dial lamp flicker?
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06-12-2015, 07:48 PM
Simple thought: a failing filament in an incandescent bulb can also go brighter or dimmer, as the weak point gets thinner (at least, if I recall what my electronics prof told me--I wish I'd paid more attention in class!). Gamble a new bulb while you're at it.
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Philco 90 dial lamp flicker? - by sdradioman - 06-09-2015, 10:41 PM
RE: Philco 90 dial lamp flicker? - by morzh - 06-09-2015, 11:33 PM
RE: Philco 90 dial lamp flicker? - by sdradioman - 06-11-2015, 06:51 PM
RE: Philco 90 dial lamp flicker? - by Radioroslyn - 06-11-2015, 08:59 PM
RE: Philco 90 dial lamp flicker? - by DeckApe - 06-12-2015, 07:48 PM
RE: Philco 90 dial lamp flicker? - by Radioroslyn - 06-12-2015, 09:25 PM



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