New Halogen downlights

[pgerman]

Have installed 9 x 50W downlights in a new bedroom.

After a day or so a single bulb blew, replaced it and another blew, so replaced that one......and so on!!

Have so far replaced three bulbs in just over a week - anyone have any ideas why they are blowing?

Any help much appreciated.

Paul

 

[breezer]

i take it they are low voltage?

did you get a set of 9 or was irt something you made up?

it could either be cheap lamps or poor qaulity transformer

 

[supersparks]

Have installed 9 x 50W downlights in a new bedroom.

After a day or so a single bulb blew, replaced it and another blew, so replaced that one......and so on!!

Have so far replaced three bulbs in just over a week - anyone have any ideas why they are blowing?

Any help much appreciated.

Paul

They arn't covered with insulation from the loft are they, and they also need adiquate ventalation

AR

 

[pgerman]

i take it they are low voltage?

did you get a set of 9 or was irt something you made up?

it could either be cheap lamps or poor qaulity transformer

nope - not low voltage.

I brought 3 x boxes of 3, so something I made up.

 

[pgerman]

Have installed 9 x 50W downlights in a new bedroom.

After a day or so a single bulb blew, replaced it and another blew, so replaced that one......and so on!!

Have so far replaced three bulbs in just over a week - anyone have any ideas why they are blowing?

Any help much appreciated.

Paul

They arn't covered with insulation from the loft are they, and they also need adiquate ventalation

AR

no - the loft is still uncovered on the side of the bedroom so there is plenty of ventilation.

Cheers

Paul

 

[breezer]

must either be as supersparks said ( i hadn't thought of that) or cheap lamps.

You could also try changing the switch to a dimmer (but obviously you would need a switch that can handle 450 watts minimum)

i just found this one for you

 

[pgerman]

must either be as supersparks said ( i hadn't thought of that) or cheap lamps.

You could also try changing the switch to a dimmer (but obviously you would need a switch that can handle 450 watts minimum)

i just found this one for you

Thanks both - I think I may have found the problem!!

Dimmer already installed - but only supports upto 400W Max. Handy bits of paper those instructions.

Will be going down the shop tomrrow then!!

Paul

 

[breezer]

i would try an electrical wholesaler as oppsosed to a "shop" most only stock 250-300W, tlc will supply mail order