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paddyc · 22-11-2007 12:58pm #1

just a quick question

I have wee lights in my ceiling... as do most people

there the ones that you can turn up and down... they are flush with the ceiling... I see two wee clasps on them... am i right if i twiddle with these i will be able to determine what type/number of a bulb it is as i want to get energy efficient ones to replace them

many thanks paddy

10-10-20 · 22-11-2007 1:06pm

I'm guessing that these are GU10 or similar downlighters.
To remove the bulb, twist the glass anti-clockwise for a 1/4 turn and then withdraw the bulb from the mount.

TKK · 22-11-2007 1:47pm

And I'm guessing that by "turn up and down" you mean they are on dimmer switches. If that's the case I don't think you can simply swap them for energy efficient bulbs.

garyh3 · 22-11-2007 1:51pm

I suppose you can if you use LED GU10's

There kinda expensive at the mo but I recon the price will come down...

Question: Can you use a dimmer on GU10's???????

Garyh3

coxy123 · 22-11-2007 2:04pm

I recently bought GU10 CFL 7W bulbs...but there not recommended to be used with a dimmer.

10-10-20 · 22-11-2007 3:21pm

garyh3 wrote: »

I suppose you can if you use LED GU10's

There kinda expensive at the mo but I recon the price will come down...

Question: Can you use a dimmer on GU10's???????

Garyh3

No, they don't dim either!
http://www.dotlight.de/shop/product_info.php/cPath/203_212_283/products_id/1200
"This LED Spot is NOT dimmable. Damages caused by misuse are irreplaceable by dotlight GbR! "

GreeBo · 22-11-2007 4:31pm

10-10-20 wrote: »

I'm guessing that these are GU10 or similar downlighters.
To remove the bulb, twist the glass anti-clockwise for a 1/4 turn and then withdraw the bulb from the mount.

Dont go near it for at least 20 mins if its been on, they get stupid hot and you will get a serious burn.

TKK · 22-11-2007 6:09pm

The voice of experience, eh

If you make this mistake once you'll not make it again.

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