Ceramic Bulb Popping Noise

Last night our ceramic tile in the hallway was making loud popping noises.

Ceramic bulb popping noise.

Popping noise from ceramic tile. N a popping noise from ceramic tile. Simply screwing in tighter will fix the problem. If so replace the bulb.

Check to see if the bulb is tight in the socket. Wall or attic sounds. Thread tools search this thread 1 02 23 03 04 47 am donothingmyself visiting guest. Temperature variations on an incandescent bulb s surface will occasionally cause it to do more than just emit a popping sound however extreme temperatures that cause fragility in the bulb s surface or a weak base that allows the delicate balance of gas inside the bulb to escape will cause incandescent bulbs to actually explode from time to time just one of the reasons light bulbs are one of.

Thus the reason to kill. If that doesn t end the sound replace the dimmer. 2 if any of the box wiring insulation contains burnt marks then that is an electrical arc which can result in a potential fire issue. Original poster 1 point 5 years ago.

The parts touch each other but might here and there be. The latest led bulbs can get very hot and that noise is usually the ceramic base heating up. Is the base for the led bulb ceramic. They usually will make a little pop as you turn them on or just after the don t keep popping.

That noise you hear is weathering not settling. Some bulbs mention on their packaging that they are designed to work well with dimmers. View entire discussion 8 comments more posts from the electricians community. The bulb consists of an assemblage of parts made from different materials metal glass plastic that have differing coefficients of thermal expansion.

Check the light bulb first to see if it has burned out. But i don t want to pull out the cast iron tub for fear of. 1 the popping noise can either be caused by loose wires or a faulty splice inside the box. If a fluorescent bulb is making the noise the fixture s ballast might need to be replaced the ballast is the part of the fixture that controls voltage to the bulb.

If the socket contains any particles of loose metal this can also create a popping noise. The constant on off flow of electricity can sometimes loosen a light bulb in the socket. We hear loud cracking or popping sounds usually three or four in succession.