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    Correct LED bulb for outside use?

    Correct LED bulb for outside use. I know that outside lighting units using the old type of bulb wattage ere restricted to about 60 Watt due to the heat a higher wattage bulb would create in the restricted size of most outside lighting units. That is what I read on one of the units I have. I...
  2. L

    Need help replacing light bulb over shower

    Hi. I have an inverted spotlight above my shower and the light bulb has gone so need to replace the LED spotlight but I don’t know how to get into the fitting to replace the bulb. Unfortunately I don’t have the make and model as it was installed as part of a bathroom refit. Have tried turning...
    • Linz2449
    • Thread
    • bulb light light bulb need help replacing shower
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  3. D

    RIP (The old fashioned light bulb)

    https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/halogen-light-bulbs-banned-from-all-shops-from-today-saving-homes-%c2%a3200-a-year/ar-AAP0RfU?li=BBoPWjQ
  4. M

    MR16 bulb wiring issues

    I recently purchased a dartboard cabinet that has an above lighting area with an MR16 bulb, but no wiring. I purchased a new 7w led MR16 bulb, an Aluminum faced Miniature Bi-Pin socket (where the bulb connects to), and a lamp cord with rotary switch. When everything came, I connected the wires...
  5. Kroozer55

    Flux Lighting Line 3 - Every 3rd Bulb Off

    Hi All, I am installed some Flux Lighting Line 3 fixtures and wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction or provide some troubleshooting ideas. I have attached a GPO plug to the end of the light fixture cable, and when turned on, every 3rd LED bulb remains off. Please see...
  6. G

    Combine 3 separate bulb holders

    Hello, I have ended up with 3 identical lamp stands (long story), each with one E27 bulb holder. What I would like to do is put all 3 bulb holders onto one stand and wire them together so that they are controlled by the one power switch. But I have very little electrical knowledge so have two...
  7. S

    Light bulb flicker

    Hello. I have an question about my bulb in room. Weather is normal,no storm etc. Today first time it flickered for 1 second. It happened when i close door in my room ( no more air ) Bulb looking like that: Is this problem with electric in my house or it was bulb? It flickered ( black ) for 1...
  8. S

    1970 Firebird blowing passenger side switchback bulb consistantly.

    I have a 70 firebird with a new AAW harness and running led bulbs in all locations except headlights are HID and turn signals have been converted to drl/turn switch back led. The passenger side bulb blows very consistently usually either the turn light blows while sometimes the entire bulb goes...
  9. J

    LED Bulb query

    Hi, Not sure if anyone can help but I have a bulb/lighting query. I've noticed my parents in law still have halogen bulbs on the main light in the kitchen. I was thinking of being helpful and swapping these for LED (warm white). I have attached an image of the current bulb but I presume I'd...
  10. C

    7w incandescent bulb in a 6w outlet?

    Good day, everyone, I did my searches and couldn’t find anything concrete on this issue. I’d appreciate some help. I’ve got one of those IKEA Tarnaby table lamps. The warning on the base where the bulb goes says it takes max 6 watts 120v, size e12. I don’t like LED (personal choice), so...
  11. SteWal

    MCB trips when bulb goes?

    Hi folks, I’m looking for some advice on a minor problem my parents have with their kitchen lights. They have 2 light fittings in the kitchen each carrying 4 spots and on occasion when one of the bulbs go the circuit breaker trips - there are no RCDs. It only happens in the kitchen (the...
  12. M

    What is this bulb?

    Evening All, My partner bought a lovely light fixture that we love and we wanted 4 more slightly smaller but the company stopped selling them so she bought elsewhere however the original one had bulbs that had 6 led's in them but these new ones only have 3 led's in them and as a result are...
  13. M

    What LED replacement bulb should i use for this setup?

    https://ibb.co/WxBNyns https://ibb.co/PxYVYg0 Here are some pics of the kitchen lighting setup I found in the house i moved into. I want to replace the bulbs with LED compatible ones, but im not sure of what kind of ballast its using and i dont want to cause a fire. Ideally they would be about...
  14. Dartlec

    Bulb charging E7 reading at single rate

    Had a weird one tonight, with a new tenant who had a higher than expected first monthly bill. Studio flat with one storage heater and off peak immersion, standard white Economy 7 meter with teleswitch. Bulb had set the tenant up on their single rate tariff and happily accepted the two readings...
  15. S

    Light bulb flicker when turning on after long time off.

    Hello. I have question. I dont know if i have faulty wiring,bad installation or its bulb. When i have lights off long time and turn on lightning ( bulb halogen ) , there is a for 2-3 second bulb dimm/flicker and its normal. Happens only when lightning is off long time and i turn on. When i turn...
  16. M

    dual bulb vintage Light help

    Hi, i'm trying to work out what i need to purchase to replace the internals of a vintage lamp with 2 bulbs and a footwitch. It's one of those german style lava lamps with a large shade and it has a bulb at the top and also a bulb in the base, it has a footswitch that cycles between, top, bottom...
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    Using bulb converters/adapters with Philips Hue bulbs but struggling.

    My wife and I bought some Philips hue bulbs for our ceiling lights. They are E27 screw fit bulbs but our lamp holders are gx24q-1 so we bought some converters or adapters so we could use the E27 hue bulbs. I’ve plugged them in though and the bulbs don’t seem to work. Any advice? Do you think I...
    • Whitefox90
    • Thread
    • adaptors bulb bulbs hue lampholder light bulb light fittings philips philipshue smart home smart lighting control using
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  18. Liverbird

    Does anyone know what kind of light and bulb this is? What spec? Or where i might find replacement?

    • Liverbird
    • Thread
    • anyone bulb knowledge light might replacement where
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  19. C

    What type of light bulb is this?

    Hi all Thank you for registering me. I have a flickering ceiling light. I took off the shade to get at the bulb but the bulb is one I've not seen before. What kind of bulb is this? Many thanks Chris
  20. A

    Where can I find this bulb tickertape to buy?

    Hi peeps Just wondering where I would be able to find a vendor that sells that sells this rather unique tickertape. I noticed it in a museum in London and would love to purchase the same. https://ibb.co/VJqS9K4 https://ibb.co/ccQbyWF Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks AJ

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