LED bulbs in lamp sockets

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I have a table lamp that had standard 75 watt bulb (I believe in a 3 way socket) which suddenly lowered to about a 40 W, or less
without my touching the switch. I replaced it with a new 8.5 W 60 W = . The bulb appeared to flash and burn out, I did it twice with brand new bulbs, then quit before I wasted more bulbs!
I have bought a new 3 way socket to replace in the lamp thinking it was a defective socket (I haven't done it yet as I've been pretty busy w/Christmas).
Am I on the right track, or it another problem?

Best Answer

You may in fact be on the wrong track. When bulbs start blowing out, it's often a LOOSE NEUTRAL at your panel or the supply pole. Test the bulbs in another socket: if they are really blown, then look elsewhere for a serious issue.