So, In my utility closet, I had one of those ceramic bulb holders in the ceiling connected to a switch by only 2 wire (power run to light, then 2 wire run to switch). When I redid the utility closet in '12, I didn't think about fixing this (I wasn't doing home automation then). I have had LED bulbs in there in the past, but they didn't like being upside down, so I removed them and put in a regular incandescent bulb (they would blink, after being on for so long).
Now, in that closet is a 42U rack on casters and shelving, my A/C unit, etc. I've been working on the Rack recently and everytime I move it, I'm scared I'm going to hit the bulb and break it. I know the rack isn't really tall enough to do that, but if something was put on top, it might, or someone might hit it putting something away.
Either way, I bought and replace the ceramic bulb base with a Phillips LED flush mount fixture (made to look like a recessed light). And now it blinks when the light is off. I know there are ways to fix this with resistors, and I'm not opposed to that, but I'm more curious if in the mean time if this will hurt the fixture in anyway. It was $25 and I don't want to throw that money away.
I am also considering running another 2 wire to the light so it can have a dimmer with a neutral, but that will require cutting out some drywall, and I'm not sure I want to tackle that... not to mention I think they ran the A/C duct right over this fixture, so getting to it from the attic will be pain (though not impossible).
So....thoughts? Should I use the Air gap in the switch until I can run another romex line to it, or should it be ok?
Now, in that closet is a 42U rack on casters and shelving, my A/C unit, etc. I've been working on the Rack recently and everytime I move it, I'm scared I'm going to hit the bulb and break it. I know the rack isn't really tall enough to do that, but if something was put on top, it might, or someone might hit it putting something away.
Either way, I bought and replace the ceramic bulb base with a Phillips LED flush mount fixture (made to look like a recessed light). And now it blinks when the light is off. I know there are ways to fix this with resistors, and I'm not opposed to that, but I'm more curious if in the mean time if this will hurt the fixture in anyway. It was $25 and I don't want to throw that money away.
I am also considering running another 2 wire to the light so it can have a dimmer with a neutral, but that will require cutting out some drywall, and I'm not sure I want to tackle that... not to mention I think they ran the A/C duct right over this fixture, so getting to it from the attic will be pain (though not impossible).
So....thoughts? Should I use the Air gap in the switch until I can run another romex line to it, or should it be ok?
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