Uplighter Reading Lamp - Halogen Bulb Issue Help

donal2000

Hi All,

I have an Uplighter Reading Lamp (similar to the one linked below):
http://dwell.co.uk/107810/Mother-and-child-floor-lamp/

It's approximately 2 years old. The issue I am having is the bulb at the top (Halogen 300W 118mm) has melted away part of the connection which holds the actual bulb in place. The bulb had been flickering when on the last few weeks but I just thought it was a sign the bulb was on the way out. The lower bulb is working away fine.

I bought a replacement bulb and tried it but it would not work and on closer inspection I discovered part of the connection had melted away.

I contacted the shop where I bought the light and they tell me I can get replacement connectors so I have 2 queries:

(I hope the above makes sense)

(1) Is it a big job to replace the connector(s)?
(2) Would I be better off just replacing the whole unit? It cost me STG£52.00

Thanks - Appreciate any feedback/help

vicwatson

donal2000 wrote: »

Hi All,

I have an Uplighter Reading Lamp (similar to the one linked below):
http://dwell.co.uk/107810/Mother-and-child-floor-lamp/

It's approximately 2 years old. The issue I am having is the bulb at the top (Halogen 300W 118mm) has melted away part of the connection which holds the actual bulb in place. The bulb had been flickering when on the last few weeks but I just thought it was a sign the bulb was on the way out. The lower bulb is working away fine.

I bought a replacement bulb and tried it but it would not work and on closer inspection I discovered part of the connection had melted away.

I contacted the shop where I bought the light and they tell me I can get replacement connectors so I have 2 queries:

(I hope the above makes sense)

(1) Is it a big job to replace the connector(s)?
(2) Would I be better off just replacing the whole unit? It cost me STG£52.00

Thanks - Appreciate any feedback/help

Point 2 - I think you can get these uplighters at lot cheaper than Stg 52.00, Something like this - http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4308052/Trail/searchtext%3EUPLIGHTER.htm

I'd replace the whole thing from a safety aspect.

dingding

vicwatson wrote: »

donal2000 wrote: »

Hi All,

I have an Uplighter Reading Lamp (similar to the one linked below):
http://dwell.co.uk/107810/Mother-and-child-floor-lamp/

It's approximately 2 years old. The issue I am having is the bulb at the top (Halogen 300W 118mm) has melted away part of the connection which holds the actual bulb in place. The bulb had been flickering when on the last few weeks but I just thought it was a sign the bulb was on the way out. The lower bulb is working away fine.

I bought a replacement bulb and tried it but it would not work and on closer inspection I discovered part of the connection had melted away.

I contacted the shop where I bought the light and they tell me I can get replacement connectors so I have 2 queries:

(I hope the above makes sense)

(1) Is it a big job to replace the connector(s)?
(2) Would I be better off just replacing the whole unit? It cost me STG£52.00

Thanks - Appreciate any feedback/help

Point 2 - I think you can get these uplighters at lot cheaper than Stg 52.00, Something like this - http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4308052/Trail/searchtext%3EUPLIGHTER.htm

I'd replace the whole thing from a safety aspect.

1. The parts would be very hard to get as they would be made for the individual make of lamp.
2. I would agree with replacing the lamp. Safer, cheaper in the long run. Home base may have these lamps also.

DublinDilbert

Are you sure the fitting is ratted for 300w bulb? Best replace the entire fitting. 300w seems excessive for indoors, but maybe that's just me. I think you can get a 150w version of these bulbs...

donal2000

Thanks for the replies.

I know 300w sounds excessive and even when I went to get a replacement bulb in a local DIY store the guy I dealt with was also surprised. The 300w may be the cause of the issue as it got extremely hot when left on for a while.