Monday, June 10, 2013

I GUESS SOMETIMES YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!




DISAPPOINTED -

Today I went to use my clip on lamp to provide light while crocheting.  I turned it on and immediately heard popping noises.  I quickly unplugged it and when I touched the lightbulb it broke right off and smoke came out of the socket for quite some time afterward.  I stood there ready to toss the entire light into the sink and douse it with water if I saw flames.  I really, REALLY freak out about fire!  I could have tried another bulb just in case it was something wrong with the bulb and not the lamp...but the bulb was brand new and even if it did work I would never feel safe using the lamp again.  Needless to say, my $8 clip on lamp is now in the trash as is the brand new bulb I had put into it.  Eight bucks, plus, wasted...

"Sigh"...live and learn...  I doubt I will EVER by another electrical device at the thrift shop...
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  1. Amy, a redeemed sheepJune 11, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    We buy the clip on lamps all the time at our thrift stores. We never have had problem. At least, not yet.

    I freak out about fire, too. I'm glad you are safe!!

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  2. Jusmom1June 11, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    I guess maybe I was just unlucky? Like I said, could have been the bulb, but since that was brand new and light was used I worry more about the safety of the lamp. The palpitations I had for the first few minutes after the pop and smoke was more than enough to keep me a fair distance from other electrical stuff, lol.

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  3. DWJune 11, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Do you still have a receipt? Perhaps you could take it back and get a refund.

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    1. Jusmom1June 11, 2013 at 9:59 PM

      Unfortunately our thrift shop has a no return policy.

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    2. DWJune 12, 2013 at 6:12 PM

      Bummer. I'd mention it to them anyway ... they might not do anything, but they should know...

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    3. Jusmom1June 12, 2013 at 6:14 PM

      Good idea. I will mention it when I go on Saturday. thanks!

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  4. JackieJune 12, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Glad that you didn't have a fire from the faulty lamp. They do have some clip on lamps at Walmart that really are not that expensive. Perhaps try one of these out next.

    God bless.

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  5. UnknownJune 14, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Hi my name is Linda and I live in Australia just wanted to let you know I have just started reading your blog I am glad you didn't start a fire wi th your lamb my mum always says you get what you pay for

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    1. Jusmom1June 14, 2013 at 10:32 AM

      Hi Linda! Welcome! My lamp....Ugh....I was panicky for those few minutes! I am SO glad I didn't have to deal with flames!

      Reading me from Australia! Wow! Beautiful country, I hear! My future daughter-in-law's aunt just moved there about a year ago. My son tells me how much she loves it. I don't know if I could live there, though. I HATE spiders and from what I hear yours are even bigger than ours, lol!

      Thanks for stopping by! Take care...
      Lin

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  6. wattle_girlJune 14, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    I wonder if the bulb's wattage was too high for the lamp. They explode when that's the case. It would be a shame to waste a good lamp. Julie

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    1. Jusmom1June 14, 2013 at 7:01 PM

      The tag inside the lamp said 60 watt and that is what we bought brand new to put into it. Better safe than sorry!

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