6 bulb halogen light holder blowing bulbs like billy-o

antiskeptic · 29-03-2010 12:38PM #1

Hi there,

I installed a 6-spotlights-on-a curvy-bar thingy a few weeks ago and it's blown 3 of it's 6 bulbs already. As I look at it now, I can see one of the bulbs filaments clearly vibrating (at maybe 10Hz?) giving a flickering light.

That bulb isn't long for this earth either I don't suppose..

The unit was bought in Homebase and has 6 x 50 GU10 type bulbs installed. Any ideas what's up - is there too much load on a single switch (300 Watt)?

Thanks for any info..

meercat · 29-03-2010 06:08PM

gu10 bulbs are known for their short life especially if thrown about in a stores or warehouse.replace them all with a good(20000 hr)bulb from a reputable wholesaler or try led bulbs if they would suit(light not great from them though and a bit pricey)load is fine .some dimmer switches are not compatable

M cebee · 29-03-2010 10:25PM

the basic gu-10 leds (from wholesaler)are getting brighter i think

to my eyes anyhow

antiskeptic · 30-03-2010 10:31AM

Will give new bulbs a go. The LED's wouldn't be a runner I don't think as they give off a not-too-attractive white light - that I've seen anyway, do they come in warmer colours yet?

M cebee · 30-03-2010 10:50AM

i put in some 'click litehouse ' other day

they're bright and warm light

got them from cef

gu10 · 09-04-2010 04:23PM

antiskeptic wrote: »

Will give new bulbs a go. The LED's wouldn't be a runner I don't think as they give off a not-too-attractive white light - that I've seen anyway, do they come in warmer colours yet?

you should try the new Philips Master 7w ones. i actually think they look better than the ordinary 50w ones

6 bulb halogen light holder blowing bulbs like billy-o

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