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    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...
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    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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    LED replacements

    Okay, this is probably going to be a really stupid question, but I'm hoping someone can point out my error. We have spotlights all over our house, and they are all fitted with this model bulb: TP24 LED 3W Lamp 8722 SMD NEW Replaces 2886 Long Neck GU10 LED Bulb | eBay Not wanting to pay £8 a...
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    240v Downlighters with LED Dimmable bulbs

    Hi Guys, Im currently quoting a job to install dimmable downlighters. Firstly, can I use 240v downlighters with dimmable LED bulbs Secondly, can I use a standard dimmer switch or does it have to be a low voltage one? Thanks as always Dan
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    Problems with LED bulbs

    Hi guys, please bear in mind I'm not a pro with this. i am trying to replace the G4 halogen capsule in my two ceiling fittings. These are brand new identical fittings and each has 7 20w halogens. I have replaced these with 2w led G4 capsules. Now this is my problem, birth lights are powered at...
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    Recommend LED GU10 Led bulbs?

    Hi can you guys recommend me good brand LED GU10 Led bulbs for my living room, i need to buy around 16.
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    Part L - MH11 LEDs

    I'm not an electrician but work in an electricians office and have been tasked with finding out the following. We are currently installing MH11 fittings in a new house but need to retrofit them with LED bulbs. In most rooms these fittings are the sole or main source of light. Are there any...
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    Dimmer keeps blowing

    Any advice is much appreciated. I have a new light fitted, 10 x E27 40watt filament bulbs. Its this one: 10 Lights - Edison Chandelier Pendant Lamp Ceiling Light Bulbs Remote Control | eBay I have now fitted 5 dimmer switches and not found one that works. Leading edge dimmers buzz really...
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    40 watt candle type bulbs blowing my wire fuses.

    Hi guys my first post....we have in our living room a ceiling light filament with 5x60 watt candle type bulbs....the type with a wire filament, My prob is these bulbs are quite cheap at ASDA £1.50 for 4 but when one blows it also blows my fuse...we have old style wire fuses...5amp, We also...
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    Switched to LED GU10 bulbs - dimmer problem

    Hello, I had my house completely rewired 5 years ago. At that time I had 12 GU10 35W halogen spotlights fitted in my lounge, controlled by a simple rotary dimmer switch. I have just replaced the bulbs with 12 5W dimmable GU10 spotlight LED bulbs. They work but there are two problems: 1. The...
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    Leaving bulbs out of light fittings

    Hi all, i've heard that if you have say a four bulb light fitting and you leave one or multiple bulbs out this can cause the bulbs that are there to fail early because they draw more current. Is there any truth in this? Don't they draw a constant current no matter how many bulbs there are? I'm...
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    LED bulbs on very very dim when switched off

    Hi all, I bought some E14 LED bulbs and when I switch them off they still emit a little light. There is no leak from the switch. I found out that a few friends also have the same issue. Any ideas why this could be happening?
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    Halogen candle bulbs

    We have two wrought iron light fittings in our lounge that take five candle lamps in each. Using 25watt incandescent bulbs gives the right amount of light and with a clear envelope the sparkly filament looks good. With the onset of energy saving bulbs we find the compact fluorescents very...
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    Gu10 bulbs

    Hi I have a small issue if you can help. Kitchen with 8 spotlights all using gu10 bulbs. First 1 blew, then a few days later 2 more followed. I replaced them with new, still not working, so swopped some working 'old' bulbs for new and the same 3 wouldn't work. Ive checked the wiring and no...
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    Led track light transformer or alternative fix

    Hi Guys I fitted four 12V track light kits today that a customer had supplied , they came as a kit i.e 3 heads, track and tranny .I supplied the 5w led bulbs and found out they wouldn't work properly as the tranny needed a minimum of 35w to work , I know silly mistake but the previous JLS ones...
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    Good GU10 LED Bulbs??

    Hi everyone, what gu10 bulb would you recommend to replace a 50w halogen bulb?? I've been nagged into buying one and was not sure about this one. Not too fussed about the price, as long as it doesn't blow up!! Cheers all. http://www.bulbsuk.co.uk/gu10-led-bulb-dimmable-50w-4-5w-warm-home.html
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    Dimming 40x 6 watt LED BULBS ON ONE DIMMER

    Hi all, i am installing a varilight 12 way grid switch panel for shop fitters who are putting around 40 6 watt mega man dimmable bulbs in a shelving unit. Client wants them on one switch so 40x6 is 240 watts but can i use a trailing edge 400w dimmer from varilight. I know dimming led are...
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    Swapping halogen bulbs to led bulbs

    Can i change MR16 13 volt 35 watt halogen bulbs to MR16 12 volt 3 watt RGB led bulbs that change colour? I'm running 5 together as down lights on an overhang roof on my shed and would really like to change them for mood lighting in my garden, they are all connected to a 12 volt transformer at...
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    LED GU10's blowing almost straight away

    Basically I have around 40 down lighter's on one circuit. i have just replaced 20 low voltage, with mains voltage, fire rated down lighters, and 12w LED bulbs. but they seem to be blowing straight away! Within the first day 6 have blown, whilst tripping the MCB! now what could be causing...
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    Belfast- downlighters broken - bulbs checked & fine - transformer or dimmer at fault?

    Hello folks, First post so apologies if im sounding thick. 7 downlighters in our hall. Replaced two bulbs two days ago. Yesterday turned them on and they flashed off immediately. Checked consumer unit and nothing wrong. Checked bulbs this morning in another light and they are all...

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