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    Suitable LED bulb for rechargeable battery

    Hi I am trying to make a light fixture with an LED bulb and rechargeable battery so that it can sit on table without any cords. What LED volt light will work with 3.7V 750 mAh battery (see picture) or 4.8V rechargeable battery (see picture) I am only finding LED strips and bulbs that...
  2. J

    Light bulb not switching off

    I've fitted a new bulb on our landing -- 60W LED GLS. It won't switch off, but just dims down a bit. Comes back to full brightness when switched on. (In other words, it's always 'on' even when the switch is 'off'.) Have I used the wrong bulb type? Is there a permanent trickle to this light...
  3. P

    Not logical? (light bulb help)

    Hey guys, I'm new at this website, I am a computer engineering student and I do my own electrical at home. This is funny though: I am having trouble changing a light bulb. (...) Yes, you read it right. I can't understand why (and that's the reason I am posting) but a regular 8W lamp (phillips...
  4. D

    Hi there: Wiring an electrical bulb circuit

    Hi I'm trying to setup a circuit for halogen lightbulbs dimmable. I've got 3 X Gu10's bulbs I'd like to setup a circuit with a dimmer switch with I.R remote - model is IR12b dimmer. *Is it possible ? *Do I need a transformer as part of the circuit can anybody help me please b.t.w I am running...
  5. N

    Making a 4 bulb lamp - Newbie

    Hi, I'm Rich I'm 39 and currently unemployed. I am a good ish DIYer and have basic knowledge of wiring. Love building things out of wood. I have been tasked with making a simple 4 bulb plug in lamp for my wife's 'art' project. I need wiring and safety help. It will basically be 4 23w bulbs in...
  6. D

    Flickering LED bulb when off

    Hi all, I have a single new LED bulb fitted today and when I switch it off, it keeps flashing on every 2-3 secs. After a while, the flashing dims, but still flickers. The circuit seems to be simple - no 2-way switching. Incidentally, I previously had a CFL bulb in this fixture and it didn't do...
  7. A

    Help Identify this Bulb please

    Hi, I wonder if anyone can help identify this bulb, it's from a compact tractor which has four of them in the front lights. It looks a bit like H11 but I don't think the lugs look quite correct. They don't give the impression of being anything like 55W either. Shot from the end to try and...
  8. Tardigrade

    Unknown issue: Dimmer / circuit / bulb compatibility?

    Hello! And thanks in advance. Just done full refurb and around my home I have 8 circuits that consist of: • Varilight V-Pro dimmer switches (two different loads types) • Dimmable versions of these bulbs: 12 Watt - E27 LED Standard Shape Bulb from LED Hut -...
  9. M

    Manrose extractor mr16 led bulb

    I went to change the mr16 led bulb in my manrose extractor with a different make bulb both are 6w but the new bulb wont work so I bought a different one again and it wont work either . I put the old bulb back in and it works ok (I wanted to change to a cool white bulb) im baffled by this any...
  10. T

    Symbol on new lightbulb - Crossed through bulb?

    Hi, I bought some new lightbulbs the other day (photo attached). On the packaging is a symbol of a bulb in a house, crossed through. Please can anyone advise what the symbol means? Thanks in anticipation!
  11. D

    LED Replacement Bulb Issue

    Hi, I have just bought some LED replacement bulbs for our kitchen lights. I have attached 2 images for reference. I was told the replacement LEd would simply replace the standard E14 SES halogen bulbs. The problem we have is that when we have put in 3 new LED bulbs into the fitting, only the...
  12. H

    Low voltage halogen stops working but bulb not blown

    Hi, I've got 8x 50w 12v halogen lights each with individual transformers in the bathroom. Two of the lights occasionally stop working. If you pull out the bulb and re-seat it, they start working again. The bulbs are fine. Only they stop working again in a few days and you have to do the same...
  13. P

    Recessed Lighting Bulb Change

    I've attached a picture of a recessed ceiling light. I can't get the fitting out of the ceiling to change the bulb. Does anyone have any tips? Thanks in advance for any help. Phil
  14. U

    microwave light bulb, what is Z187?

    Hi there, I have a Russell Hobbs microwave. I have to replace a light bulb on it. The bulb comes with the base on which it says 250v 2a Z187 20w. Is Z187 compatible with T170 base? I spent a few hours googling and searching this Z187 and I can't find anything. The only place I can get a light...
  15. T

    Downlight bulb not fitting properly

    Would appreciate any help. I have a bathroom downlight bulb where the pins are too thin for the holes in the plastic cube attached to the wire of the transformer. The other type of pins would be too thick. Is this "cube" missing a part? When the bulb blew I first noticed the pins of the bulb...
  16. L

    Creating my own ballast for HPS Bulb

    Hi guys, I need some help, hopefully there are some professional guys over here to help me out. I got myself a choke, ignitor and a capacitor to make my own ballast for 400W HPS Bulb, but I ran into a wiring problem, I tried to wire these things together and it didn't work and I don't want to...
  17. C

    Anyone Know What Type Of Bulb This Is?

    Hi Guys, Sorry to ask a simple question but does anyone know what type of bulb this is? I have never seen one of this before and am looking for a bit of help. Thanks for any help. It is very much appreciated! Thanks Chris
  18. P

    Use of Mains designed Outdoor Post Light for 12v bulb

    Afternoon, Is there any reason why I cant use a 240v designed post light (with E27 GLS bulb holder) to be wired into a 12v transformed external lighting circuit (obviously with a 12v bulb of suitable wattage)? I can't think of a reason why not.....
  19. L

    Wiring light bulb

    Hi all, how would you wire your light switch? look at the the two pics below one method i found seem to run a cable from power to cieling rose and then light switches in order by having switched live and live from bulb joint together like below...
  20. vxwestie

    6amp RCBO or Mcb that doesn't trip everytime a bulb blows

    We all know the side effects of a normal 6amp MCB operating more times than often when a bulb blows (especially gls or candle lamps) but has anyone ever tried to to eliminate or reduce the nusience tripping? I have an elderly client with a 4way rewire able fusebox and I need to change for either...

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