GR10q 16w 4 pin LED replacement

Silverbantam · Aug 3, 2021

I’m struggling to find how to replace a 16W GR10q bathroom bulb with an LED which is brighter. I’ve read that I need to bypass or remove the ballast but it looks like the 4 pins is actually part of the ballast. Can someone please advise me?

Mikegh · Aug 3, 2021

In that case it looks integrated

What I did with all the 16/28 watt fittings in my place was connect the lampholder and lead off a 6" pendant direct to the 230v terminal block

BC led bulb and a galvoband clamp to hold.the lampholder

Bit of a DIY solution but effective for me

I think there's led replacements for the 16w/4 pin
Not sure if you have to remove the ballast

I'd probably replace the entire fitting on a professional job

Mikegh · Aug 3, 2021

Crompton 16W LED 2D Retrofit GR10q 4 Pin 3500K White (28W Equiv)

16W energy efficient retrofit LED alternative for a traditional fluorescent 2D fittings. Features a GR10q 4 pin cap fitting and will provide a 3500 kelvin white

www.bltdirect.com

According to link it should be straightforward bulb swop
No rewiring needed

Silverbantam · Aug 3, 2021

Mikegh said:
Crompton 16W LED 2D Retrofit GR10q 4 Pin 3500K White (28W Equiv)

16W energy efficient retrofit LED alternative for a traditional fluorescent 2D fittings. Features a GR10q 4 pin cap fitting and will provide a 3500 kelvin white

www.bltdirect.com

According to link it should be straightforward bulb swop
No rewiring needed

My current bulb is smaller about 13cm x 13cm so I’m not sure that one would fit.

Mikegh · Aug 3, 2021

Didn't look too closely at the link but at £13

I'd probably be looking at changing fittings

I fitted the lampholders and led bulbs in my fittings but that's a DIY job really