Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Help with light bulbs

  • 04-02-2014 1:41pm
    #1
    SJE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi guys I have spotlights in the kitchen in which the bulbs recently blew out on (when i say recently I mean over the last year but I'm been too lazy to replace them).

    I sourced 12v 50w halogen phillips bulbs but the light says max is 12v 20w. Should the 50w bulbs work in the light? I put them in last night to avail.


Comments

  • #2
    brightspark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,637 ✭✭✭brightspark


    :eek:

    If you are lucky you might just blow a fuse or transformer, if you are unlucky expect to see lots of smoke!

    NEVER put in a higher wattage lamp than the fitting is designed for.


  • #3
    SJE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭SJE


    Ok cheers! Suspect I've blown the transformer then!


  • #4
    adrian92
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 566 ✭✭✭adrian92


    Possibly try LED equivalents for your 50 W lamps. Expensive but long life and very low power requirement


Advertisement