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BlitheringIdiot

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I must add that though I have in fact changed the lightbulb, I am yet to flip the switch and in fact confirm that it has been changed successfully.
 

Brynn

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congratulations

hope you feel like a big boy now :p

soon you will be out of those huggies pull-ups

"im a big boy now"

just joking BI ;)

flip the switch let me know how it goes :)

p.s was it a bayonette one or a screw in one?
 

BlitheringIdiot

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I was just about to do that, however I am slightly concerned about the dangers of changing lightbulbs (is that spelt right? Or is it two words?).
 

sibanac

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BlitheringIdiot said:
I was just about to do that, however I am slightly concerned about the dangers of changing lightbulbs (is that spelt right? Or is it two words?).
Its lamp you goon, nobody in the lamp tech buisness calls it a lightbulb
 

BlitheringIdiot

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Are you completely mad, I've got a friend of a friend who used to work very closes with these pieces of equiptment and he assures me that it is 'light bulb'.

Here is an image found from goole to back up my statement:

light-bulb-intro.gif
 

Digitally_Remastered

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I must inform everyone reading this thread that great care should be taken while changing lightbulbs.

(I also think that this thread should be moved to the 'Electronics' section)
 

BlitheringIdiot

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What are you talking about?!

We all change light bulbs and therefore this is completey relevent to this sub-forum!
 

sibanac

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Digitally_Remastered said:
I must inform everyone reading this thread that great care should be taken while changing lightbulbs.

(I also think that this thread should be moved to the 'Electronics' section)
there are no circuit boards in lamps therefore lamps are not electronic, but electric appliance.
Tho this is all a moot point since lamp changing ofcourse should be in the Lighting section.

Consider this post reported, and a request to move offending thread to the correct subforum (lighting)
 

Digitally_Remastered

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Your blind arrogance and incorrect use of the word 'lamp' amuses me. I doubt that you were ever even in the industry at all.
 

'Shy

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I changed a light bulb in my lamp yesterday but the new one didn't work. I was very confused and upset, until my lovely boyfriend suggested it might be the fuse, and sure enough it was! Because I'm a girl I had to ask him to change the fuse for me, as my knowledge is limited to light bulbs only.
 

Archeon

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Old.

You'd all better stop this crap now, or things might happen to you. Everyone knows the correct term is illumination orb.
 

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Archeon said:
Old.

You'd all better stop this crap now, or things might happen to you. Everyone knows the correct term is illumination orb.
Orb of Illumination you fool!
 

Archeon

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I should warn you, I have fights with my mates all the time. Last time I slapped Timothy so hard his cheek went red!! So you'd better watch what you say to me, i'm well'ard!
 

BlitheringIdiot

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I'm sorry I am going to have to withdraw from this light bulb debate for personal reasons. I just cannot handle the light bulb controversy any more.
 

kirennia

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Archeon said:
I should warn you, I have fights with my mates all the time. Last time I slapped Timothy so hard his cheek went red!! So you'd better watch what you say to me, i'm well'ard!

Careful or you'll end up drawing repent back to the forums...
 

Sissyfoo

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This kinda reminds me of the good ol' days with BI, D...er, I mean, Digitally Remastered and Sib! Rah!

~sniff~

:mad:
 

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It's supposed to be called a 'lamp', I understand.

Well done BI.

I should also warn people that even though you may turn a light off at the switch, the intricacies of their wiring setup means that the wires within the fitting could well be live. Always seek expert assistance if you are unsure about any technical operation involving electricity.
 

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Jupitus said:
It's supposed to be called a 'lamp', I understand.

Well done BI.

I should also warn people that even though you may turn a light off at the switch, the intricacies of their wiring setup means that the wires within the fitting could well be live. Always seek expert assistance if you are unsure about any technical operation involving electricity.

Always disconnect the fuse at the fuse box, and keep it in your pocket, that way nobody can walk in and turn the light/socket on while you're working on it.

Also beware that some older systems can still give a shock even when the fuse is disconnected, although not usually fatal.
 

Ala

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[QUOTE='Shy]I changed a light bulb in my lamp yesterday but the new one didn't work. I was very confused and upset, until my lovely boyfriend suggested it might be the fuse, and sure enough it was! Because I'm a girl I had to ask him to change the fuse for me, as my knowledge is limited to light bulbs only.[/QUOTE]

Doh! 'Shhhhyyyyyyyyyy! ~whines~
I can change bulbs, fuses, hammer nails, screw screws, solder and repair faulty vibrat0rs, install computer peripherals, dismantle and reassemble computers aaaaaand give birth to tiny human beings!
Come to one of my workshops 'Shy if you're ever passing through Sydney ;)

Sissy...did you like...get DR banned by that slip of the tongue?

For the record I call them light bulbs.

Joke time \0/

How many Windows programmers does it take to change a light bulb?
472, one to write WinGetLightBulbHandle, one to write WinQueryStatusLightBulb, one to write WinGetLightSwitchHandle.....

How many Microsoft technicians does it take to change a light bulb?
Eight: one to work the bulb and seven to make sure that Microsoft gets $2 for every light bulb ever changed anywhere in the world.

How many Microsoft engineers does it take to change a light bulb?
None, Bill Gates will just redefine MSDarkness(TM) as the new industry standard.

How many feminists does it take to change a light bulb?
Four, one to change it and three to hold a forum on how the lightbulb is exploiting the socket.

How many C++ programmers does it take to change a light bulb?
"You're still thinking procedurally. A properly designed light bulb object would inherit a change method from a generic light bulb class, so all you'd have to do is send a light bulb change message."

How many gay men does it take to change a light bulb?
Three, one to screw in an Art Deco bulb and two to shriek "fabulous".

How many Australians does it takt to change a light bulb?
17, one to change the bulb and 16 to stand around saying "Goodonya mate".

How many mice does it take to screw in a light bulb?
Only two, but the hard part is getting them into the light bulb.

How many Zen masters does it take to screw in a light bulb?
One to change and one not to change is fake Zen. The true Zen answer is Four. One to change the bulb.

How many "pro-lifers" does it take to change a light bulb?
6: 2 to screw in the bulb and 4 to testify that it was lit from the moment they began screwing.

How many members of the U.S.S. Enterprise does it take to change a light bulb?
7. Scotty will report to Captain Kirk that the light bulb in the Engineering Section is burnt out, to which Kirk will send Bones to pronounce the bulb dead. Scotty, after checking around, notices that they have no more new light bulbs, and complains that he can't see in the dark to tend to his engines. Kirk must make an emergency stop at the next uncharted planet, Alpha Regula IV, to procure a light bulb from the natives. Kirk, Spock, Bones, Sulu, and 3 red shirt security officers beam down. The 3 security officers are promptly killed by the natives, and the rest of the landing party is captured. Meanwhile, back in orbit, Scotty notices a Klingon ship approaching and must warp out of orbit to escape detection. Bones cures the native king who is suffering from the flu, and as a reward the landing party is set free and given all of the light bulbs they can carry. Scotty cripples the Klingon ship and warps back to the planet just in time to beam up Kirk et. al. The new bulb is inserted, and the Enterprise continues with its five year mission.
 

Conchabar

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Ala said:
Doh! 'Shhhhyyyyyyyyyy! ~whines~
I can change bulbs, fuses, hammer nails, screw screws, solder and repair faulty vibrat0rs, install computer peripherals, dismantle and reassemble computers aaaaaand give birth to tiny human beings!
Come to one of my workshops 'Shy if you're ever passing through Sydney ;)
lol skillz

Ala said:
How many gay men does it take to change a light bulb?
Three, one to screw in an Art Deco bulb and two to shriek "fabulous".

How many Australians does it takt to change a light bulb?
17, one to change the bulb and 16 to stand around saying "Goodonya mate".

rofl :clap:
 

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