? for electricians

[Cane Pole]

Why is my dock light full of water and still working?

[NeonMoon]

Wait 'til the water reaches the filaments, and you'll have your answer

[Cane Pole]

That was easy, so Staples says. I was under the impression that incandescent type bulbs were vacuum sealed. So how can it have a leak and keep burning? Been waiting 2 years.

[jimp]

light bulb is not "full" of water, but agree it won't work when the h2o reaches the filaments.

[alexava]

put it on a gfci.

[Tracker123]

put it on a gfci.

x2. Be safe.

[crappiehooker]

Don't touch it while its on!. Turn it off and drain water out weep holes in Edison base. (screw part). They are designed this way to let condensation to escape.

[SteveJ]

Man you learn something new every day if you listen.

[Crappie Reaper]

As old as you are Tom, could it be one of those oil filled incandescents?

[jaxsprat]

As old as you are Tom, could it be one of those oil filled incandescents?

Whale oil most likely...............