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Old 06-19-2017, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Basketcase View Post
I'm trying to wrap my head around this and I can't figure this out. A poor connection in the circuit will lower the voltage on the circuit, yes? How would that blow the bulb? I could see maybe a short after the bulb might cause it to act like a fuse but just a loose/corroded connection?
Very simple, that poor bulb is starving for the proper current for it
to function properly !! If there is a lack in carrying capacity in the wiring
system the bulb gives out prematurely ...

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