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  1. P

    Black Bulb/ Fuse Box

    Two questions: 1. I’ve had a bulb in the hall turn black with some white powdery deposits (see photo), whats caused this, guessing i should get it checked professionally 2. I have an old fuse board c. 1978, (see photo) also guess this is due a change. Thanks in advance.
  2. D

    Incandescent bulb replacement

    I've used light bulbs for freeze protection for lot's of things. Now incandescent bulbs are against the law. What can I use as a substitute?
  3. D

    LED replacement for 90v E27 frosted/pearl glass bulb

    Hi all. Slightly out of the ordinary, but I'm looking to replacing between 60 to 100 standard size E27 bulbs with LED equivalent. The catch is the LED must run at 90v, rather than 230v. "Why?" you ask, these bulbs are used in heritage diesel-electric pulled coaches and we're looking to 1)...
  4. sumith

    Can a bulb trip the fuse

    I have a bulb that causes the fuse to trip. Had it for a couple of years, make is Diall. Maybe it's dead now, but I don't understand why it trips the fuse. I did a continuity test and it fails.
  5. sabbon1138

    How to change this light bulb?

    Hi all, Having some trouble working out how to change this lightbulb. Videos of similar units suggest you should be able to unscrew the white rim - it does turn but just rotates and won’t come loose (it's very, very tight). I’ve included a pic of the bulk of the unit wedged in the ceiling - do...
  6. pazzy1

    Wiring brake light bar into twin filament bulb

    Hi, I'm wondering if I can wire In an additional brake light bar. I have a caravan that has twin filament bulbs. I'm looking to add in a break light bar. Is this possible by splicing into the existing system
  7. Electrical2go

    LED Bulb Running Costs - Guide

    In this article, we discuss the running costs of different types of light bulbs in the UK. We compare the costs of CFL and LED bulbs and show how much money can be saved by switching to more energy-efficient bulbs. We also look at: Components of CFL Bulbs LED Lifespan vs CFL Lifespan Heat...
  8. Zeepoo

    I have a bayonet light bulb that wont go in.

    Hello im not a specialist but basically i tried to switch my lightbulb and change the lamp shade but now it wont go in:(. I touched one of the metal thingys inside and it zapped my finger like one of those pens. I have a picture of what it looks like
  9. W

    LED bulb true wattage

    I am lighting my workshop with LED's. I had all 13W (1500 lumens) but wanted more light on the benches, so ordered some 23W, which is supposed to be 2500 Lumens, The 23W seemed only slightly brighter than the 13W, if at all, so I tested with a "Kill a Watt" meter. The 13 W showed a true 13...
  10. S

    What is this bulb and how do I remove it?

    Dear all, would appreciate your help in identifying what this and how do i replace it with another one. As it won't unscrew clockwise or counter clockwise and doesn't pull out either. Many thanks, sosodef
  11. farmerfa

    Philips Hue Bulb Watt Compatibility for Ceiling Light Installation

    Hi everyone, I need some advice please. I'm thinking of buying a few of these for the house: https://lights4less.com.au/products/peg-diy-suspension-300mm-black-ol2010-30bk They look very easy to install and looks nice too. It says max wattage is 60w. I will be using a Philips Hue 100w LED...
  12. J

    Light bulb identification

    Hello, I have some outdoor solar lights, the box shows they are IP44 rated LED. They appear to be E27 LEDs. There is no indication on the bulb, nor manual. I've narrowed it down to festoon light type, however the bulbs I see on Google are quite small and not like what I have. Equally, it's...
  13. D

    115vac line tests with proper voltage, powers a low watt bulb but will not run a drill.

    I have a 115vac line that tests with proper voltage and will power a low watt bulb but will not run a drill etc... Line from main panel to barn is 10-3 copper on a 30amp breaker. Sub panel has two 20amp breakers one for lights and one for plugs. Wire was run 30 years ago and ran a vacuum...
  14. M

    Recessed Lights - how to unscrew/unmount this model ? to change light bulb

    Hi all ! I have recessed lights, like in the photo attached, but I struggle to understand how these ceiling recessed lights unscrew/unmount in order to be able to replace the light bulbs ? I prefer asking first before breaking something, and can't find existing advise for this type of recessed...
  15. J

    Mirror light bulb type

    Good morning, Our mirror light blub has expired. It has probably been there for around 10 years but because it has rarely been used it was just noticed recently when the main bulb needed changing and didn't have a back up light. Unfortunately I can't locate the bulb as examined it already and...
  16. T

    100w bulb into a 60w fitting

    My mother. 92 and a bit senile has been putting 100w incandecent light bulbs into 60w fittings. After a few days the bulbs burn out. She asked where she was going wrong! As soon as she switched on the lights the bulb burned out and the switch in the fuse box switched to OFF and she replaced it...
  17. U

    Replace Oven Halogen bulb.

    Current Oven bulb is Halogen G9 base 12.0V 2.5W, 5W Max per manual; Exact replacement not available. Best match is 120V 25W bulbs. Is it advisable to use these? in general why are oven bulbs low voltage? Thank you
  18. OnlQQker

    What Went Wrong? Minor Electrical Explosion...

    My ex mother in law has 2 OLD candlestick (Brass) lamps. The switch stopped working so I took it apart, it looks like this but plastic switch and cover BC SWITCHED BRASS LAMPHOLDER -...
  19. B

    Replacing light bulb in exterior up and down wall light

    Hi, I'm trying to replace the bulb in an exterior up and down wall light (photos attached). It doesn't seem to take GU10 bulbs. Has anyone ever come across this type of fitting before? Any advice would be much appreciated.
  20. Lou

    Bulb placed into special administration - What now?

    Bulb Energy, which started in 2015 and was one of the first providers to offer renewable energy at affordable rates, has gone into special administration due to the spike in wholesale prices. This means that for now the insolvent company is continuing to run as normal whilst administrators...

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