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  1. H

    Lamps blowing

    My mate says his mr16 50w halogen lamps are constantly blowing. Said he buys them from home bargains which I reckon it's probably the issue. Have suggested replacing them with some mr16 led lamps to see how it goes. Thing is will these pull enough on the transformer to work? Not sure what...
  2. 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...
  3. N

    lighting fault

    Hi all, I have a strange lighting fault which I'm trying to get my head round. I popped in to a family members house on the way home from work so didn't have a Meggar. However, i had a multimeter and also carried out an inspection and test on this property a couple of months ago and found no...
    • Noob2013
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    • fault fittings lamps lighting lights switch
    • Replies: 45
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. N

    Earth or not to Earth that is the question? Metal table/floor lamps

    Gentlemen i throw myself at your mercy and your knowledge in an attempt to get a professional and correct answer to a quandary i have regarding the earthing of metal lamps. I have been asked to design & build a series of all metal electrical table and floor lamps. Building these lamps does not...
    • NotASparks
    • Thread
    • earth lamp lamps lighting lights metal question
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  5. S

    3 phases at 600 modular !,,

    Hi all, doing an IECR all the lights are via contactors, 2 X lamps on one circuit L1 --- 2 X lamps on another circuit L2 ---- and the permanent feed on another supply L3 --- Would you you fail this installation? would a simple label in the light saying isolate from more than one mcb be...
  6. D

    ses lamps

    Is there such a thing as a ses sized lamp / bulb that looks like a flickering candle? We have had one of those five light chandlier effect type thing installed in our bedroom, now her indoors has said about this. I know u can get the ones that are candle shaped, but is there such a thing as a...
  7. NDG Elecs

    Incandescent lamps might be making a come back!

    LEDs are not that efficient apparently! New development could lead to more effective light bulbs - BBC News
  8. Hellmooth

    HPS lamps

    Went to a customers today to with some HPS lamps for fittings bought by himself, the only info on the fittings is HPS 70w lamps, so picked some up from wholesalers and they didn't work, the lamp box says must be used with correct ballast, can anyone tell me how many different options there could...
  9. A

    Which LED GU10?

    Can anyone recommend a 7.5W LED GU10? I was using a Sylvania lamp but it's no longer produced. The 5W ones are not quite bright enough for my bathroom. Thanks
  10. S

    LED MR16s on DC LED drivers

    Struggling to find a consensus on this - is it OK to power MR16 LEDs off a DC power source? I have been asked to do this by a customer who has bought the lamps and transformers himself, but the MR16s actually say AC on them so I'm uneasy about it. He says he has connected them temporarily...
    • Selfmade
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    • current drivers effect lamps led led drivers power voltage
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Talk Electrician
  11. H

    Led lap or lumilife GU10's

    Has anyone any experience of these LED GU10's? Screwfix do lap LED's and LED hut do lumilife one. Was wondering which ones I should go for.
    • Hawk
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    • lamps led problem years
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Talk Electrician
  12. 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...
    • DanUK
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    • bulbs dimmer electrician help please lamps please screwfix switch
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Talk Electrician
  13. D

    Fake dangerous LED lamps to be discussed on Fake Britain tonight.

    Just an heads up, program just started on BBC1 if anyone interested.
  14. yellowvanman

    Radio interference from LED lamps

    Just replaced some kitchen light fittings with fittings that have GU10 led lamps, now when the lights are on and they are listening to Radio 4 the radio crackles! Radio is about 2 meters from lights! No dimmer involved. Any ideas on how to fix. Just going to email Ledhut as well as that is...
  15. S

    Gu10 led

    Hi everybody. Had a few issues with GU10 LED's (3.5W), seem to dim or flicker. Does anyone know of any circumstances that can cause this? My wholesalers assure me that 'mine are the first to be returned', which I doubt! A bit concerned as I have installed hundreds of these, or the 5w...
  16. H

    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...
    • hightower
    • Thread
    • attach bulbs fitting lamps led toolstation
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. HappyHippyDad

    Lamps blowing cont...

    Evening all, A while ago I started a thread about 11 halogen lamps blowing fairly often. Over the course of the last few months the problem seemed to improve after I found 2 junction boxes that were pretty leaky and sealed them. The problem now seems to be as bad as ever with one blowing...
  18. P

    Lamps flickering when plugged into extension lead

    Hello I have two desk top lamps plugged into an extension lead. If I add a small laptop, the lamps flicker. I tried a different extension lead - same result. Does this indicate a fault with the electrics? :confused5: Or could it be a fault with the laptop plug/adapter? Cheers
  19. D

    Thorlux Prismalux light fittings x 20, west London, need to shift asap

    Hi, I have 20 Thorlux Prismalux fittings available, new, but in somewhat tatty / dusty boxes from storage. They have control gear for 125W MBF lamps fitted but this could be removed so they can be used with standard ES lamps, or it could be replaced with (eg) sodium gear - I think I also have 3...
    • darkside
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    • available electricians london fittings lamps light light fittings london west west london you're
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: For Sale and Wanted Forum
  20. M

    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...
    • mifty12
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    • bulbs fittings halogen lamps led led bulbs minimum problems
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice

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