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6 bulb halogen light holder blowing bulbs like billy-o

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  • 29-03-2010 12:38pm
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    antiskeptic
    Registered Users Posts: 9,555 ✭✭✭


    Hi there,

    I installed a 6-spotlights-on-a curvy-bar thingy a few weeks ago and it's blown 3 of it's 6 bulbs already. As I look at it now, I can see one of the bulbs filaments clearly vibrating (at maybe 10Hz?) giving a flickering light.

    That bulb isn't long for this earth either I don't suppose..

    The unit was bought in Homebase and has 6 x 50 GU10 type bulbs installed. Any ideas what's up - is there too much load on a single switch (300 Watt)?

    Thanks for any info..


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    meercat
    Registered Users Posts: 4,745 ✭✭✭meercat


    gu10 bulbs are known for their short life especially if thrown about in a stores or warehouse.replace them all with a good(20000 hr)bulb from a reputable wholesaler or try led bulbs if they would suit(light not great from them though and a bit pricey)load is fine .some dimmer switches are not compatable


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    M cebee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭M cebee


    the basic gu-10 leds (from wholesaler)are getting brighter i think

    to my eyes anyhow


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    antiskeptic
    Registered Users Posts: 9,555 ✭✭✭antiskeptic


    Will give new bulbs a go. The LED's wouldn't be a runner I don't think as they give off a not-too-attractive white light - that I've seen anyway, do they come in warmer colours yet?


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    M cebee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭M cebee


    i put in some 'click litehouse ' other day

    they're bright and warm light

    got them from cef


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    gu10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 113 ✭✭gu10


    antiskeptic wrote: »
    Will give new bulbs a go. The LED's wouldn't be a runner I don't think as they give off a not-too-attractive white light - that I've seen anyway, do they come in warmer colours yet?

    you should try the new Philips Master 7w ones. i actually think they look better than the ordinary 50w ones


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