LORisAwesome Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Hi, just finished setting up yesterday. I am having a problem with a blow mold candle it won't light up. I checked to be sure the extension cord is working and that the bulb is good. It must be the fuse in the plug. I haven't had a chance to check it with a multi-meter yet. I have replaced the fuse once before with the spare fuse that came with it, so I no longer have any spares. I am not sure where I can get a new fuse. Radio Shack would have been a good choice, but, I don't think there are any in my area any more. Does anyone know where I might look for a replacement fuse? The fuse has blown for a reason, any idea how I can figure out what is causing the fuse to blow? Thanks Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Mitchell Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) If the candle uses a C7 bulb just get a new wire and socket from Walmart. They are like three dollars. If it is a full size lightbulb, you can get one at home depot. There is probably a broken wire somewhere in the cord. Edited November 13, 2017 by Brian Mitchell Spellcheck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORisAwesome Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 It is not a C7 bulb. It is a standard size light bulb, like you would put into a light fixture in your home. I think it is either a 40w or a 60w bulb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebuechner Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 13 minutes ago, LORisAwesome said: It is not a C7 bulb. It is a standard size light bulb, like you would put into a light fixture in your home. I think it is either a 40w or a 60w bulb. Have you confirmed that the light is good? Personally I would put in a new socket cord and plug with an LED bulb if not for anything else just to know that I can rely on it. The nice thing about LED as you don't have a filament that will go out if it gets bumped or shaken by the wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 +1 on using a dimmable LED What fuse (where)? In the CTB16? You blew a 15A fuse and heard nothing? Usually a whisker arc leaves a blacken smudge . Maybe the socket shell (insides) is loose. Replace it (or use a replacement stake light assembly from a home store) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORisAwesome Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 16 minutes ago, TheDucks said: +1 on using a dimmable LED What fuse (where)? In the CTB16? You blew a 15A fuse and heard nothing? Usually a whisker arc leaves a blacken smudge . Maybe the socket shell (insides) is loose. Replace it (or use a replacement stake light assembly from a home store) The fuse is in the blow mold male plug, not one of my controllers. The blow mold is static, so it is not connected to a LOR controller. Sorry for the confusion. The light socket is in the flame part of the candle. It looks to be specially made by the blow mold manufacturer. (General Foam - I think) This is the blow mold. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00851KC0Y/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i2?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pd_rd_i=B00851KC0Y&pd_rd_r=e10d1a51-c884-11e7-9821-4b13dd402765&pd_rd_w=baQYa&pd_rd_wg=AIyYz&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=FRXBA57NJ4YA180MQ99J&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1cf9d009-399c-49e1-901a-7b8786e59436&pf_rd_i=desktop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 2 hours ago, LORisAwesome said: The fuse is in the blow mold male plug, not one of my controllers. The blow mold is static, so it is not connected to a LOR controller. Sorry for the confusion. The light socket is in the flame part of the candle. It looks to be specially made by the blow mold manufacturer. (General Foam - I think) This is the blow mold. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00851KC0Y/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i2?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pd_rd_i=B00851KC0Y&pd_rd_r=e10d1a51-c884-11e7-9821-4b13dd402765&pd_rd_w=baQYa&pd_rd_wg=AIyYz&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=FRXBA57NJ4YA180MQ99J&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1cf9d009-399c-49e1-901a-7b8786e59436&pf_rd_i=desktop That is a pretty clear indication of a (water-rust?) damaged socket or pinched cord . Home Depot/Lowes have drawers with specialty lamp sockets . If it is a pinch, split the SPT a few inches, and use pieces of electrical tape on BOTH leads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard365 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Just use a meter. Find the problem with in 10 minutes. Check for input voltage. Then check for voltage at socket. Then you check voltage at input of candle. I seen a web site that sold light bulbs that flicker. Not sure if they had them in a normal light bulb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORisAwesome Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Got it working again last night. I found a fuse at Home Depot - didn't think Home Depot carried that type of fuse. The plug says to use a fuse rated at 125v 5amp max. I actually replaced it with a 1amp fuse. The bulb in it is 40w so 1amp will work and should be safer than the 5 amp fuse. I will check for rust and pinched cord, and check the voltages. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard365 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 If you don't have them. Flickering light bulb would give it a cool effect. Do a search " flickering light bulb ". Do it on youtube and watch videos to see what kind you like best. Wal-Mart flickering light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 3 hours ago, Richard365 said: If you don't have them. Flickering light bulb would give it a cool effect. Do a search " flickering light bulb ". Do it on youtube and watch videos to see what kind you like best. Wal-Mart flickering light Neon (discharge) is voltage (limited range) sensitive. These would be for direct line (wall outlet) voltage use. LOR Shimmer and Intensity variations would sort of simulate this YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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