LED GU10 Dimmable Bulbs | on ElectriciansForums

Discuss LED GU10 Dimmable Bulbs in the UK Electrical Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net

E

eyeldham

Hello,

I have just replaced 6 GU10 Halogen bulbs with 6 Megaman LED 6W GU10 Dimming Bulbs (at great expense).

They work fine but don't seem to dim. Looking on the Megaman site and generally around there is some suggestion I need a new dimmer switch. I have a std looking MK switch which the Megaman site doesn't comment on. It recommends a Varilight JQP401W or Denmans HDP 400 amongst others.

Whilst installing the bulbs I tested the dimmer and they seemed to dim but was diff to tell as daylight. Seems almost like once all 6 were in they didn't dim.

Is this new dimmer switch a red herring or has anyone come across this before? Help please.

Ed
 
I vote for the Modo LED GU10's, too. I've put around 300 in a nursing home where they are on all day (some warm white, some daylight) and of those 300 only one failed in service after about an hour
 
New dimmer is the answer, but led technology is not cut and dry, so finding the right dimmer is the key. Voltage is not the issue here Constant Current is, as the power supplies state. Alot of companies are drastically testing dimmers to suit there products, so for low voltage units you need a leading edge or trailing edge constant current unit. for mains gu10 you need to go with non inductive dimmers, recommended by the suppliers...have found TLC have a great stock of dimmers suited to led.
 

Reply to LED GU10 Dimmable Bulbs in the UK Electrical Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net

News and Offers from Sponsors

  • Article
Join us at electronica 2024 in Munich! Since 1964, electronica has been the premier event for technology enthusiasts and industry professionals...
    • Like
Replies
0
Views
293
  • Sticky
  • Article
Good to know thanks, one can never have enough places to source parts from!
Replies
4
Views
802
  • Article
OFFICIAL SPONSORS These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then...
Replies
0
Views
834

Similar threads

Hi Avo Mk8 Thank you so much! Yes the bulbs fit perfectly I don't think they are much bigger. I could have bought a bigger rated LED driver but...
Replies
2
Views
545
Hi all I've been changing the halogen downlighters in my house to LED's. I have three rooms that use dimmers, two of them have two switches each...
Replies
0
Views
659

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

YOUR Unread Posts

This website was designed, optimised and is hosted by untold.media Operating under the name Untold Media since 2001.
Back
Top