Flickering bulbs

El_robbo1980

Hi,

I have light fittings downstairs with G9 bulbs fitted that appear to flicker every minute or so. It’s very faint and not obvious to the eye unless you’re looking for it. Also upstairs in some lights I have LED “vintage style” e27 fittings that do the same. Would this be a case of cheap (B and Q, Diall range) bulbs or point to a more serious issue such as a fluctuating voltage in the house?

Cheers

Payton

Has the issue only happened since you changed to B+Q bulbs? If not maybe get a RECI in to check the cabling.

stoneill

I have noticed that some of the newer bulbs do not fit tight into receivers, there is a bit of a wobble. This is for both bayonet and screw-in types
These are usually the stores own range.

I have never had this issue when using Solus bulbs.

Czhornet

Are they dimmable bulbs by any chance? Sometimes the dimmer switch is not compatible with the bulbs used.

CaptainCoPilot

I had the same issue OP, assumed the worst and thought it was a bad connection somewhere on the wiring. We don't normally use ceiling lights that often so I left it on the long finger. Later I changed the light fitting and bulbs (not to try and fix the issue) and the light flickered no more.

I think its the bulb at fault, change it and see how it goes.

The Spark

Czhornet wrote: »

Are they dimmable bulbs by any chance? Sometimes the dimmer switch is not compatible with the bulbs used.

CZ is right on dimmer compatability. Also some of the G9 lamps need a final push into the receivers for a firm connection. Ensure light is switched off when putting in the lamps & do not hold the glass part, use a piece of foam around it to insert

fred funk }{

Sounds like a loose connection. Either the common live or neutral.