Our kitchen lights are a bit on the old side (late 1980=92s) and consist of three 48 inch fixtures with two 27 watt bulbs (1 inch diameter) in each. I=92m in the process of replacing all of the bulbs right now and am having a problem and hope one of you will be able to give me some guidance. (I=92ve done this before, and not experienced this, so am puzzled about why it=92s happening this time.)
I can put one of the two bulbs in each light fixture, but when I try to put the second one in, I can=92t get the bulb to turn/rotate properly into the bi-pin lampholder. For some reason, the bulb does not seem to go all the way up into the lampholder; the edge of the tube remains about 1/8th inch below the bottom of the lampholder on one end, and no matter how I try to get it in the proper position, I just can=92t. I=92ve thought about trying some kind of lube, like graphite or Teflon spray, but don=92t know if that=92s a wise idea.
Have any of you had a similar problem? If so, how did you solve it?
Thanks for your advice.
Lee