How many Klipsch forum members does it take

[Daddy Dee]

to change a light bulb?

Answer:

Four... one to screw in the new bulb plus three to talk about how great the old one was. [:$]

[sputnik]

Then everyone else argues about whether or not an 8 watt bulb has a warmer glow.

[Audible Nectar]

By my count, eight.

One to rewire the socket with good silver core or oxygen free wire, and replace the socket.

The second to ensure steady, non fluctuating power from the transformer on the street, and to insure the wiring is properly grounded.

The third to select the proper vintage/NOS bulb, that's as good as the old one.

The fourth to make sure the current draw from the other bulbs in the room match the bulb being installed.

The fifth to spray DeOxit on the base of the bulb, to ensure a good connection in the socket.

The sixth to install it.

The seventh to power on the bulb for initial testing.

The eighth to set a timer for fifteen minutes to allow for "warm-up" of the filaments.

Then the eight can then properly observe the lighting in the room.

[]

[DrWho]

You forgot the ninth to tell them they did it all wrong and he can do it better

And then the tenth to tell them that a light bulb isn't the right tool for the job

And then amy to step in and hit everyone over the head with her yardstick and prevent legal implications []

[oscarsear]

Y'all forgot the photographer...for documentation, copy right and possible licensure purposes.[*]

[jt1stcav]

Audible Nectar hit the nail right on the head...LOL![]

[Deang]

It only takes one. The one that knows the best bulb for the job.

[fini]

You all forgot about the guy who brings it up slowly on a variac...

[crazytubepower]

and me, who takes the old bulb out to the street and put in behind one of Jim's tires

[johnyholiday]

All the[*] KCU's have flipped their GFI's

[*]Klipsch Carbon Units

[Zen Traveler]

How many Klipsch members does it take to change a light bulb?

Into what??[:$]...[:|]...[]

[travisc]

are we talking about about flourescant bulbs or incandescent?

[garymd]

By my count, eight.

One to rewire the socket with good silver core or oxygen free wire, and replace the socket.

The second to ensure steady, non fluctuating power from the transformer on the street, and to insure the wiring is properly grounded.

The third to select the proper vintage/NOS bulb, that's as good as the old one.

The fourth to make sure the current draw from the other bulbs in the room match the bulb being installed.

The fifth to spray DeOxit on the base of the bulb, to ensure a good connection in the socket.

The sixth to install it.

The seventh to power on the bulb for initial testing.

The eighth to set a timer for fifteen minutes to allow for "warm-up" of the filaments.

Then the eight can then properly observe the lighting in the room.

[]

Pretty funny but you have to add a ninth. It'll have to be sent to Craig for a complete rebuild once it's determined it could shine brighter then originally intended when rebuilt with upgraded parts.

[IB Slammin]

By my count, eight.

One to rewire the socket with good silver core or oxygen free wire, and replace the socket.

The second to ensure steady, non fluctuating power from the transformer on the street, and to insure the wiring is properly grounded.

The third to select the proper vintage/NOS bulb, that's as good as the old one.

The fourth to make sure the current draw from the other bulbs in the room match the bulb being installed.

The fifth to spray DeOxit on the base of the bulb, to ensure a good connection in the socket.

The sixth to install it.

The seventh to power on the bulb for initial testing.

The eighth to set a timer for fifteen minutes to allow for "warm-up" of the filaments.

Then the eight can then properly observe the lighting in the room.

[]

No,No!

It takes 1,008 if in CA.

All of the above, but 1,000 more to "share the experience dude". You know, surfs up, hang ten. It was so magical, man.........

In NYC,.....Its none of your f-ing business!

Numbers are regional, I guess. []

Terry

[Speedball]

four.............

......one to furnish the house......

......one to furnish the audio gear ..........

.......one to supply the food.............

........and one to call the electrician.

[audiobliss69]

Hehe...speedball..that's the best one yet!!

[Ray Garrison]

You didn't include your profile with your post, so we can't really help you as we don't have enough information.

What kind of lightbulb? How high is the ceiling? What kind of material do you read? Do you prefer a high contrast, "clear bulb" style of illumination more like the real thing, or are you looking for a warmer, softer, "soft white" type of effect? How many watts to you need? What was wrong with the original bulb that made you want to replace it? What kind of socket are you using? Is this a pull chain switch, a wall-mounted switch plate with a vertical throw toggle switch, a slide dimmer, a rotary dimmer or something else? Are there many reflective surfaces in the room, or have you incorporated light diffusing and absorbative materials at strategic locations? Will the room only be used for reading, or will you be attempting other activities such as writing? Is this a single point source, or is it part of a multi-light array in a fixture or chandelier?

[Daddy Dee]

You didn't include your profile with your

post, so we can't really help you as we don't have enough information.

What

kind of lightbulb? How high is the ceiling? What kind of

material do you read? Do you prefer a high contrast, "clear bulb"

style of illumination more like the real thing, or are you looking for

a warmer, softer, "soft white" type of effect? How many watts to

you need? What was wrong with the original bulb that made you

want to replace it? What kind of socket are you using? Is

this a pull chain switch, a wall-mounted switch plate with a vertical

throw toggle switch, a slide dimmer, a rotary dimmer or something

else? Are there many reflective surfaces in the room, or have you

incorporated light diffusing and absorbative materials at strategic

locations? Will the room only be used for reading, or will you be

attempting other activities such as writing? Is this a single

point source, or is it part of a multi-light array in a fixture or

chandelier?

Ray,

Not only do I not know the answers to those questions.... I never even thought of them.

But it reminds me of the glass of water.

the optimist says it's half full

the pessimist says it's half empty

the engineer says, that glass is twice as big as it needs to be

[ironwoods]

What size room, and would these numbers very by much, if the bulb in question were to be flourescent? I've checked the archives, but there's only mention of incandescent. [8-)]

[Woodog]

No matter how many forum members are involved, it'll talk a long, long time.

It helps if the lightbulb really wants to change.

Woo