The glass tubes of the bulb in my FLC0125D are wobbly at ballast base. Is this normal or defective?
1365985
If all 6 of the tubes work, it is ok, most of the lights have some play at the base, about maybe 1/8 of an inch, that said, its always good to have a backup light.
1365986
Bulbs are extreamely heavy and do not require much of a shock to loosen or even break the socket. If you do not have the model with the glass on the bottom, I have used a piece of medium weight garden fencing cut to size. Just slide it into the track along the bottom. This will support the bulb and help stop further loosening from handling.
1365987
Yes... mine were wobbly as well. Need to handle with care. In fact, to date I've had to return 1 of 2 bulbs because they were broken. Need to look closely at them. For some reason the packaging doesn't hold up well.
1365988
I looped a long plastic tie through one of the loops at the end of the bulb itself (the end not screwed in) and tied it to the shield so it wouldn't wobble. This worked pretty well for me. The bulb is so heavy it started to hang down a bit. They need to fix this issue.
1365989
Have not had that problem. Ours installed like a champ and still work 2 years later. But we did go through several bulb returns (broken, cracked, damaged in shipping) before this.
389190
Never had that happen before, and I ran it for 18 hours a day for a month. I would get a new one just to be safe. And if the problem continues make sure everything is okay with your ballast. It really isn't risking it with the amount of voltage these things run at.
1518477
I don't have any issues with the lamp (so far) I love it. Maybe you can return and get another one, well worth it.
1161188
Check the cable from ballast to hood. I had one that was damaged. I gets damaged from the opening.
1908446
Although I never had that occur, and I have changed bulbs...I suspect the bulb is either defective or not securely installed.
562751
I think "buzzing" noises indicate a bad starter or ballast. And, if you're not a repair savvy person, it might just be more cost effective to buy a new lamp assembly. And if you get the same model, you can use the old lamp for spare parts.
57819
My light bulb did not work so I bought a new bulb. It ended up being the ballast.
2115202
Sorry Robert, I don't know about a ballast. Purchased the extra bulb from Amazon, have not encountered the ballast issue. Good luck.
691513
I didn't have that problem, but I will say that the shade is never on tight enough so that it isn't wobbly. I am not happy and when I contacted the company they were not very helpful. I went out and bought some rubber washers but could only put one on otherwise it was to high and couldn't screw the shade screw back on. I am not happy overall with this lamp but it is very pretty and they wouldn't take it back said no returns. I asked for extra crystals and they never sent them just ignored my request since some of them were missing or broken. I would not recommend this lamp or buying from this company ever again. Customer service is the worse ever. I didn't have that problem, but I will say that the shade is never on tight enough so that it isn't wobbly. I am not happy and when I contacted the company they were not very helpful. I went out and bought some rubber washers but could only put one on otherwise it was to high and couldn't screw the shade screw back on. I am not happy overall with this lamp but it is very pretty and they wouldn't take it back said no returns. I asked for extra crystals and they never sent them just ignored my request since some of them were missing or broken. I would not recommend this lamp or buying from... » Read More I didn't have that problem, but I will say that the shade is never on tight enough so that it isn't wobbly. I am not happy and when I contacted the company they were not very helpful. I went out and bought some rubber washers but could only put one on otherwise it was to high and couldn't screw the shade screw back on. I am not happy overall with this lamp but it is very pretty and they wouldn't take it back said no returns. I asked for extra crystals and they never sent them just ignored my request since some of them were missing or broken. I would not recommend this lamp or buying from this company ever again. Customer service is the worse ever. « Show Less
1406825
The bulbs are candelabra type. I have not had a problem. Excess vibration is usually the culprit to short bulb life.
316570
I would check tks connections and make sure the fan is spinning alright as that is off the low beam. Otherwise call customer service for a replacement. I've had mine for a couple months now with no issues but defects happen
465065
Check your relay I have had to replace the relays on both of my Innovited systems within the first year... It's unlikely both ballasts went at the same time.
1264846
I've had the same problem, and just got a bulb from Flukers. I've only had it a few days, but so far, so good.
142060
Not that I am qualified to answer an issue like this (I did not make it) but if it happened to me, I'd arrange for a return - the bulbs are fantastic though my 2 are still going strong! Try to get a refund - don't take a chance with faulty lighting - it could cost $$$ in the long run.
2231224
Hi. First of all I think I had the lamp shade upside down. The light bulb was showing. My husband turned the lamp shade over and the light bulb doesn 't shoe but now the lampshade wobbles. I have to take time to figure it out. I love the lamp but it 's just not right
2104930
I have three lamps like this. I have had no issues so far. Try to return if still under warranty.
1588495
No there is nothing you are doing wrong as long as you know the lamp works so should the bulb. It looks like you have recived a faulty bulb just as i did.