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My $5 flea market lamp literally caught fire when I plugged it in yesterday
Picked it up at the swap meet in Riverside last Sunday, thought it just needed a new bulb. Plugged it in, heard a pop, and then saw smoke coming from the base. Had to unplug it fast and throw it outside. Total loss. Always check the wiring on old electrical stuff, I guess, but who really does that every time? Anyone have a good method for testing this junk before you bring it home?
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