Ok so I thought one MR16 bulb was pretty much like another. I did say go easy on me. How was I to know I got the wrong type? That's carp design to my mind, that you can get an (apparently) compatible bulb that will ruin your fitting
Failing halogen downlighters
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Ok so I thought one MR16 bulb was pretty much like another. I did say go easy on me. How was I to know I got the wrong type? That's carp design to my mind, that you can get an (apparently) compatible bulb that will ruin your fitting
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Final question before I get flamed again... so I don't cock-up on purchase of the right bulbs, is "coolfit" some kind of standard for these bulbs and I must avoid like the plague any bulbs that don't mention it? For instance I found these
http://www.lighting-direct.co.uk/l-v-mr16-12v-35w-50mm-36-wfl-aluminium-p-8260.html
that say "Heat Forward Lamp for Safe Installation in all New Fire Rated Fittings" so I assume these should be OK?
I looked back at B&Q's website and nowhere does it say that their bulbs are unsuitable for these fittings which I find unbelievable.
http://www.lighting-direct.co.uk/l-v-mr16-12v-35w-50mm-36-wfl-aluminium-p-8260.html
that say "Heat Forward Lamp for Safe Installation in all New Fire Rated Fittings" so I assume these should be OK?
I looked back at B&Q's website and nowhere does it say that their bulbs are unsuitable for these fittings which I find unbelievable.
Look through the site for more info on fireproof downlights and how they work
If you can shine light in the fitting and still see through then they still may be ok, with the new holder and correct lamp fitted
It also proberly has a sticker in it advising the type of lamp.
You will still need to remove them to buy and FIT the holders
Which if your not in the trade you may have trouble getting.
If you can shine light in the fitting and still see through then they still may be ok, with the new holder and correct lamp fitted
It also proberly has a sticker in it advising the type of lamp.
You will still need to remove them to buy and FIT the holders
Which if your not in the trade you may have trouble getting.
Anything that says similar should be ok, usually aluminium may also be mentioned
BUT not COOL BEAM
It is down to you to choose one that says it IS suitable rather than them tell you.
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What bit?
Like they were really gratefull after Two And a Half hours
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