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  1. T

    2D LAMPS AND MY WORKLIGHT

    All, I have a question which is in two parts :- 1 From the information that I can see 2D lamps all have the same cap/base GR10q although due to the control gear putting a higher wattage lamp will not work in a lower wattage fitting does all different lamps fit in different fittings eg a 28watt...
  2. L

    Emergency lighting fault

    Hi All, New to the forum and was seeking some advice. I have arrived at a site to complete yearly 3 hour emgencey lighting test. Once completed I switched the power back on and half the emergency lamps haven't turned back on. When you turn the power off, the lamp lights up in emergency mode...
    • Luke J
    • Thread
    • ballast emergency emergency lighting fault lamps lighting module power
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. Dannyg8810

    80w led e40 corn lamps

    If using these to replace a 250w hit in a low bay light fitting would you just simply snip the Line and neutral from the ballast leave in the lamp holder and connect these direct to the supply ? Reason I ask is what amps would these be pulling and Would the exsisting cable from the holders ok...
  4. T

    GU10 LED LAMPS IN DOWNLIGHTS

    Has anyone installed GU10 LED lamps in replacement for halogen GU10 lamps in fire ratted downlights did installing them cause the GU10 LED's to fail sooner than should of done.
    • Toneyz
    • Thread
    • downlights gu10 lamps led
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  5. Uheat – Jake

    Surplus Integral LED Lamps

    Hi guys, We've got surplus stock of Integral LED Lamps, we've got a wide range listed below, can be purchased in either box quantity or singlar. Prices below are box quantity, which included FOC delivery to UK Mainland. Any questions please give me a call on 01394 593305.
  6. Doomed

    Lights problem with LED lamps not turning off

    Bungalow with loft conversion, DB 17th edition split load, so all circuits RCD protected. Corridor has 3 wall lights, 2 on one switch, 2nd on its own switch. Also kitchen lights, lounge and living room on this circuit. Customer fitted G9 (I think) LED lamps to hall fittings, and they don't fully...
  7. 1Justin

    Green OK light in emergency bulkhead lamps.

    To speed me along with a quote since this is all taking too long and I haven't taken a penny yet. Q) Would a modern LED bulkhead emergency light have a green indicator LED for any reason other than proving that it's a "self test" type in working condition? (In other words do non-self-test EM...
  8. A

    best place to buy lamps & fittings

    I'm wanting to buy some 100W equivalent LED GL/BC lamps and also LED down lights and wondering where is a good place to look? cheers
  9. O

    Buzzing GU10 LED's

    So I changed 10 x halogen MR16's for 10 x Megaman dimmable 5.5w LED's along with a VPro dimmer (rated up to 10 LED's) When the lights are switched on, they are silent but after 10 -15 minutes they start buzzing - the lamps, not the dimmer. I swapped the dimmer for a standard switch today, and...
  10. snipersmith87

    LED volt drop- maximum LEDS on 6amp??

    First post all so go easy lads.... What's people's views on maximum amount of LEDS on a 6amp mcb lighting circuits?? 6w LED GU10s throughout. Wired in 1mm twin and earth. Maximum cable runs??? Nearly every spark I speak to has a different verdict. Should we still be considering if 50w halogens...
  11. S

    Dimmable flood light

    Afternoon all, looking if anyone can point me in the right direction. I'm looking for a dimmmable 10w flood light (integrated) Well aware I could use older style with dimmable lamp but looking for something that looks a little better. Cheers
  12. N

    Need help with dimming large chandelier

    My friend has a two gang dimmer it's the size that fits a 2 gang box also in brushed chrome they changed from a 250watt per dimmer to a 1500watt per dimmer as the first one wasn't dimming the lights One side does two wall lights with 8 x 3 watt dimmable lamps The other side does a massive...
    • Neil Claxton
    • Thread
    • chandelier dimmer dimming lamps large lights need help switch
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. Davisonp

    What LED failure rate is acceptable?

    Hi, What do people consider is an acceptable failure level for LED bulbs? I have two examples, both from TLC "LEDLite" home brand lights. 1st, I fitted 6 of their 8W filament LED bulbs with 2 years guarantee in my parents house, and 3 have failed within the first year. (50% failure in...
  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...
    • uk1simon
    • Thread
    • bulb didn't lamps light light bulb microwave
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. B

    Just joined

    Now that filament lamps are no more and the energy saving lamps are dull, what is the best alternative?
    • BritHome_COM
    • Thread
    • energy https joined lamps
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  16. E

    Kitchen LED transformer requirement

    Got a string of 12v led bulbs with a total of 30w which I want to use one transformer. What size/type of transformer to power these would you suggest. cheers
  17. N

    Help with faulty fluorescent light.

    Hi guys, first post on here. I've recently fitted 4 new high frequency control gears into 4 old fittings. I've removed all the old gear out of the fitting with the exception of the lamp holders and fitted 4 new 70 watt twin electronic ballasts. Completed necessary wiring within the fitting, new...
  18. L

    Emergency Lighting - Adding extra lights to circuit

    Hi, Hoping someone can give me some insight into emergency lighting circuits. I've never had to install an emergency lighting circuit, only testing of the circuit. We have an emergency lighting circuit in place but I've been asked to add a couple of additional emergency lights to an area that...
    • Liam Clement
    • Thread
    • adding additional circuit emergency emergency lighting existing extra lamps lighting lights
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  19. B

    Dimmer switch

    Can anyone recommend a dimmer switch compatible with a light fitting which has a transformer and led G4 lamps The light fitting is from next Cheers
  20. exdevonboy

    LV Transformers & Radio Interference

    Hi all, A customer has recently replaced some of his 12V MR16 down-lighter bulbs with LED bulbs instead. One of the transformers (which were old) failed a month or so after he installed the new bulbs and I was asked to replace both of his existing LV transformers. They supply 4 No downlighters...
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