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Recessed Lights flickering

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  • 20-01-2018 6:34pm
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    phater phagan
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    Hi guys,
    I have recessed LED lights in my living room and recently one bank began flickering a minutes after turning them on. At first it was barely noticeable but now a month later they are going like Christmas lights. They do that for about 5 or 6 minutes and then they're fine for the rest of the night. I'm worried that it might be a fire hazard, and I don't turn them on now as I have other lamps in the room.
    Any advice on what it might be would be appreciated.
    Cheers


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    hufpc8w3adnk65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,158 ✭✭✭✭hufpc8w3adnk65


    phater phagan wrote: »
    Hi guys,
    I have recessed LED lights in my living room and recently one bank began flickering a minutes after turning them on. At first it was barely noticeable but now a month later they are going like Christmas lights. They do that for about 5 or 6 minutes and then they're fine for the rest of the night. I'm worried that it might be a fire hazard, and I don't turn them on now as I have other lamps in the room.
    Any advice on what it might be would be appreciated.
    Cheers

    Sounds like a loose connection


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    phater phagan
    Registered Users Posts: 790 ✭✭✭phater phagan


    MrMac84 wrote: »
    Sounds like a loose connection

    I thought it might be. I'd better call in an electrician.
    Thanks for the advice.


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    2011
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    It could also be a faulty lamp.
    Try swapping it with one that works.


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    tsue921i8wljb3
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    Is there a dimmer controlling them? If there is another thing it could be is an incorrect type of dimmer switch. LEDs require a switch that has been designed to dim them. Probably best to get a qualified electrician to check it out.


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    Steve
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    Is is the entire bank or just one lamp?

    LEDs tend to flicker like this before they die.

    If you still have a receipt, bring it back - most have a 3 or 5 year warranty.


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    kramer1
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    It's probably the dimmer. No idea why but some of them seem to work fine for a few weeks or even months then they start flickering when you set the dimmer low. Go to your nearest wholesaler , bring one of the bulbs and ask for a suitable dimmer.


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    aido79
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    phater phagan wrote: »
    Hi guys,
    I have recessed LED lights in my living room and recently one bank began flickering a minutes after turning them on. At first it was barely noticeable but now a month later they are going like Christmas lights. They do that for about 5 or 6 minutes and then they're fine for the rest of the night. I'm worried that it might be a fire hazard, and I don't turn them on now as I have other lamps in the room.
    Any advice on what it might be would be appreciated.
    Cheers

    I had this issue with one of my lights and it turned out to be the LED driver. Replaced the driver and it solved the issue.


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    phater phagan
    Registered Users Posts: 790 ✭✭✭phater phagan


    kramer1 wrote: »
    It's probably the dimmer. No idea why but some of them seem to work fine for a few weeks or even months then they start flickering when you set the dimmer low. Go to your nearest wholesaler , bring one of the bulbs and ask for a suitable dimmer.

    I've lived here for 4 years without a problem with the lights. My place was only built in 2006, and in the time I've been here I have only replaced one bulb. The other bank in the room has the same type of dimmer switch and there's no problem there. I think the best thing would be to have an electrician check it out. It's just difficult getting qualified people these days.


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    highdef
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    If the lights are connected to a dimmer, how many bulbs are connected to it? What is the total wattage of the bulbs? What is the min/max wattage of the dimmer switch? If you remove the switch face plate, the min/max ratings should be printed on the back.

    Many dimmer switches have a minimum load of about 40w so it's very plausible that the dimmer switch (again, assuming you have one) is being under driven.


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