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  1. M

    Heat Bulb

    If you are changing a light fitting to take a 275w heat bulb - would you need to upgrade the cable. Regards
  2. F

    Led ip rated lamp bulb

    We've got in work small Chinese hat type lamp posts around all walk ways at work they are 35 watt halogens and we are changing them to LEDs so when the boss man said we need an ip rated lamp bulb as he called it due to the moisture in the fitting I looked at him with some doudt as the halogens...
  3. A

    Blown Bulb Now Fitting doesn't work?

    Hi All, I have been asked to take a look this evening at a light fitting which blew its bulb now doesn't work with any new bulbs. Going to check the obvious first ie: switch, terminations, voltage at fitting etc.. anyone had any experience with this and got any advice on what else to look out...
    • aobrien9449
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    • blown bulb check dimmer doesn't electrical work first fitting work
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    High temperature bulb fitting

    Hi Guys, I'm hoping you can help. I've bought in some ceramic heat bulbs in from China that are slimmer than the ones already on the market. I have them in 60, 100 and 150W, however after testing at full heat the 150W especially appears to be burning the inside of the ceramic fitting. It's the...
    • bergentrude
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    • bulb fitting temperature
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    AC relay using light bulb to switch on/off ! will it work >

    Hello. first post. hope in right section. Farmer friend has a hen brooding pen. (large enclosed box with 240watt heat lamp) with one lamp. when lamp fails the chicks get cold and soon die which is sad but also costly in birds. thought there must be a failsafe device somewhere to turn on an...
    • paulwalldall
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    • bulb electrical work light light bulb relay switch using work
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. C

    Bulb replacement

    Might seem obvious to you but are all secuirty light bulbs ( ie cheap ones from band q etc ) the same size? Been told to get R7s ( whatever that means) and they should fit
  7. D

    Energy saving bulb flashing faintly when switched off

    Firstly I am am a DIY'er not an electrician. Last night I noticed that the energy saving bulb in my landing light was flashing faintly even tough it was witched off.. It is two way switched, one switch on the landing and one in the hall, power feeds the switch on the landing, wiring is done...
    • dinsdale
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    • across bulb bulbs circuit energy flashing off saving switch switched voltage
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    g9 bulb (ceiling fitting flush) Heat problems

    hello all in a 230mm diameter flush ceiling fitting does anyone think a g9 bulb will create enough heat to possibly damage the wiring enclosed above im pretty sure it wont as no heat sheathing was provided for the light fitting wiring just wondered how much heat these bulbs produce. Read more...
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    Projector bulb

    Hi i need help i have a projector with a halide bulb 150watt ceramic double ended .the projector has an ansi lumens of 2200 and i need a new bulb but there is a k factor what ever that means does any one know what k the bulb needs to be i have seen so many 1000k 2000k etc can any one help...
  10. M

    Short life of G9 Bulbs on 6 bulb chandalier

    Hi all, My customer has a 6 * G9 Bulb chandalier in a hairdressers. They stop working indescrimanantley over a period of a month or two. The bulbs have no lamp shade. None of the other CFL (2 * 26w cfls 4pin) downlighters are affected on this circuit - they have lasted over two years to date...
  11. J

    Metal Halide bulb

    Should there be continuity between the terminals ? eg. the metal screw thread and the tip
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    20 Year light bulb?

    Light bulbs that are said to last for more than two decades while consuming very little energy may go on sale later this year. US firm General Electric, Dutch company Philips and UK-based Sylvania all showcased their products at the Light Fair industry conference in Las Vegas. BBC...
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    There you go how long does a light bulb last

    BBC News - US introduces $60 LED light bulb
    • oldtimer
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    • bulb light light bulb long
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    12v MR16 LED bulb question

    A (plumber) mate of mine, has changed a standard 12v downlight to a LED downlight - he tells me that the first bulb he tried flickers a few times before coming on and the 2nd bulb is worse. The original standard bulb is back in so the transformer is OK. The lamp is fitted into one of those...
    • Octopus
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    • 12v aus bulb constant controlled current led mr16 question transformer voltage
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Australia
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    Floodlight Bulb R7

    Hello, Is there a good replacement bulb for 1000watt r7 as they only one i have found is 40W R7 Low Energy Saving but it only gives 1800 lumens and i dont know what the normal bulbs produce but i was sure it was 20000ish. Many thanks for any info or advice
    • Jimmyb
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    • aus bulb floodlight
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
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    Do you need to be an electrician to change a light bulb?

    I work for a company that manages properties while the home owner is away on holiday. Then while the home owner is away the property is rented out. If a light bulb blows we will go in and replace it. If replacing the bulb does not work, we call out an electrician to fault find. Do you need any...
    • OFS
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    • aus bulb change electric electrical electrician light light bulb
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia
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    Mini Strip Bulb Question...

    Couple of our under cupboard 221mm strip bulbs have gone, with one working remaining. I bought a couple of replacements and they dont work, the only different being they are 230V rather than the 240V. Same length, Wattage etc as the one remaining one that does work, just 230 not 240. I've...
    • jezthomp
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    • aus bulb question strip
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Australia
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    Flashing Light bulb when switchs are off...

    I consider myself a fairly experienced electrician for my age (22), qualified to 2330, nvq3, am2, 2391 (with a more industrial background) but my domestic fault diagnosis is fairly limited so would appreciate any comments/help on the following situation. I've come across a single pendant...
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    breaking light bulb trips other circuits

    hi all, any idea why a breaking light bulb would trip other circuits mcbs? system is TT, entire installation in an mk cu under one 80A 30ma RCD bonding etc is correct and connected, pfc, psc etc all ok. everything looks normal except: all the circuits which tripped at the same time as the light...
    • tawraste
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    • aus breaking bulb circuit circuits light light bulb lighting neutral other trips
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Australia
  20. C

    Flickering Light Bulb

    Hi Just had a friend call me and has said that the light in one of their rooms is flickering like a disco. They have changed bulb but still the same. Was wondering what first steps to take in helping diagnosing this problem? Chris
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