New lights are making popping sounds

07-21-2012, 07:32 PM	#1
Allaeroni Newbie   Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1	New lights are making popping sounds I have new construction in my kitchen with 5 pot lights in the ceiling. On several occasions after I have had them on and when i turn them off there is a pop type of sound coming from at least one of them if not another. What maybe causing this? It is unnerving! Thanks for any info given

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07-21-2012, 08:02 PM	#2
AllanJ Member   Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashua, NH, USA Posts: 6,729	New lights are making popping sounds Probably expansion and contraction of the metal parts and framework of the light fixtures as the light bulb heats up and cools down. __________________ The disadvantages of crab apple trees. In summer, the apples are too sour to pick and eat. In winter the birds come and leave dropping all over the place.

07-21-2012, 08:03 PM	#3
k_buz Licensed Electrician     Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 3,220	New lights are making popping sounds Try to record the sound and post the WAV here. __________________ Location...Location...Location Answers based on the National Electric Code. Always check local amendments.

07-21-2012, 08:11 PM	#4
wirenut1110 Electrical Contractor     Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chester, VA. Posts: 774	New lights are making popping sounds I would verify you have the correct type and wattage bulb listed for the fixture also.