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  1. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Bulbs or Lamps watch the entire video

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    LED Bulbs won't work together on same circuit.

    I have two lights on same circuit served by a single switch. Two filament bulbs work fine. One filament bulb plus one LED work fine in either position. Two LEDs will not light up (normally). If I switch on they momentarily light up, then go out, with one bulb nearest the switch going on and off...
  3. TopDMC

    4 blown LED GU10s

    My daughter switched her bathroom lights on yesterday and the bathroom remained in darkness. I went over to have a look just now, assuming a fuse; but not the case. All four had blown together! Fittings are 4 x Aurora GU10 IP65 Fire Rated Bathroom LED Downlights Bulbs are FEIT...
  4. C

    LED bulbs tripping light circuit

    Hi, I have put three led bulbs into a ceiling unit, one of these bulbs have tripped the circuit with a loud bang. When checked nothing appears to be faulty and all bulbs work. Lighting circuit reset and then it went again last night. Any ideas on what is causing the problem? Calypso
  5. D

    LED GU10 bulbs still glowing when turned off

    Hi Guys, Just need a little advice if possible. I have recently fitted 6 GU10 Downlights 230V on a customers landing with 5W Cool LED GU10's. When he turns off his light one light is still slightly on. I know this has something to do with the two way switching for the landing and a bit of...
  6. J

    Lutron Grafik Eye

    Been asked to tender for a kitchen extension which will have 3 'zones' of lights: 10x LED downlights 2x wall lights 3x pendants over island but the main contract has said the client is keen on getting Lutron Grafik Eye. still in early stages for this job but wanted to get clued up prior. what...
  7. S

    Cost of low voltage lighting..

    Hello - I am,as you will notice new here. I hope that I can get some definitive answers that are clearer than I get on-line and talking to 'those who talk the talk but know little'! I have given up on trying to correlate teenage girls and their complete lack of understanding why light switches...
  8. FatAlan

    GU10 LED Dimming

    Just been approached by a mate who purchased six GU10 LEDs marketed as dimmable. States that they were very bright but when he tried to dim them they started flickering. The bulbs were apparently really cheap from cost co. What's the general consensus on this re good makes of bulbs and or...
  9. T

    Two way lighting circuit gone wrong

    I'm hoping to get a bit of expert advice on a problem I have with a friend's wiring. Initially I was asked to take a look at a three-bulb light fitting that was regularly blowing bulbs. I took the fitting down from the ceiling to check for loose wires and found that several came out from the...
  10. T

    Light bulbs blowing and crazy wiring..

    I'm hoping to get a bit of expert advice on a problem I have with a friend's wiring. Initially I was asked to take a look at a three-bulb light fitting that was regularly blowing bulbs. I took the fitting down from the ceiling to check for loose wires and found that several came out from the...
  11. J

    Rewire a table lamp - any help appreciated!

    Hi, I have a table lamp that I love but it only allows bulbs up to 50 watt although the shade is large and open so not really a fire hazard. I have been using halogen bulbs to the equivalent of 70 watts (I think they're around 42 watt but I threw the box away) but they only last about a month...
  12. B

    E27 LED powered by DC voltage

    Hello everyone, Is there such a thing as an E27 LED lamp that runs off the supply from a battery?
  13. V

    Halogen Gu10's Banned From Sept 1st

    I don't know if there is another thread on this? But I can't find one. I got an email the other day saying that directional halogen bulbs (which includes GU10) would be banned/phased out from 1st Sept 2016. I must admit I know there were murmurings a couple of years ago about EU legislation...
  14. P

    Led G9 Bulbs Stay On When Switch Is Off

    Hi, I've installed G9 LED bulbs in a new build and have noticed when i turn the switch off, they have a slight glow as they are on. Does anyone know what causes this and how can i fix it? Thanks
  15. D

    CFL Bulbs

    I've noticed a lot of people are using CFL bulbs. Question. If I have a 60w rated lamp, would it be safe to put a 45w (true - not equivalent) CFL in? Thanks
  16. P

    5 different lamps no longer work once bulbs blow....

    Hello, i don't really know if this forum is where I am meant to come to ask questions but I'm hoping someone will help me anyway :) over the past 6 months or so I have had different lamps that stop working completely once the bulb has blown in it. The 1st lamps bulb blew in the living room and...
  17. G

    light bulbs keep blowing

    I've got a situation where a property keeps blowing bulbs, as in they need to be replaced every couple of weeks. I measure 248v, could that be the problem? Could the problem be external to the property? Apparently the flat above has the same problem. What possible solution could there be? I've...
  18. D

    Dimmer help please

    Hello! I have just had some new lighting installed and when lowly dimmed some of the bulbs seem to flicker. The bulbs used are: 10x LAP GU10 LED Lamp 330Lm 956Cd 5W | Light Bulbs | Screwfix.com (6 on one gang, 4 on the other) The dimmer switch the electrician used is: LAP 2-Gang 2-Way Push...
  19. M

    led bulbs damaged ?

    hi called to job today where the bulbs were changed to LED gu10 x4 a few weeks ago . the customer said that they all failed at the same time . removed and fitted halogen and all was good . took these back out and looked a bit further into the wiring and found that the switch was in the...
  20. H

    Problem with Light Bulbs

    Hello I recently bought a lamp telling me to fit an E27 maximum 40 watt bulb, but I'm very confused by all the details given on bulbs for sale. In Wickes, I found an E27 bulb marked 42w > 55w 625 lumen. They didn't have one that was just 40 watts. What does all this mean, and is the bulb ok for...

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