lightbulb

  1. tony9i9i9i

    How many electricians does it take to change a lightbulb?

    Had a customer message me before I went to do a job asking if I could put a new bulb in a spotlight while I was there, so I picked up some LED GU10's on my way. When I got there I couldn't budge the spotlight from the ceiling, I poked and prodded the recesses in the fitting and the top came...
  2. sabbon1138

    How to change this light bulb?

    Hi all, Having some trouble working out how to change this lightbulb. Videos of similar units suggest you should be able to unscrew the white rim - it does turn but just rotates and won’t come loose (it's very, very tight). I’ve included a pic of the bulk of the unit wedged in the ceiling - do...
  3. B

    Advice on wiring a lightbulb

    Recently moved into a house and there are exposed wires (3 wires) for overhead lights. I just need simple lightbulbs put in, so I got lightbulb connectors (see picture). I have a couple of questions. The 3 wires have this little attachment with two screws on them (see the picture - I took it...
  4. K

    Anyone knows what this icon means on led lightbulb package? Thanks

  5. V

    Lightbulb recommendation

    Hi all. I am struggling to find a suitable high-quality LED filament bulb for a new fitting. It appears difficult to find many > 2700k, and the couple I have tried so far have had significant buzz and flicker when dimmed (used with a Varilight V-pro dimmer). Our requirements are: E27 GLS or...
  6. B

    Simple question regarding lightbulbs voltage

    Gnight! Tonight i bought a 110V lightbulb accidently and all my sockets are 220V. The lamp in which i want to use it in is 127/220V, but the socket itself is 220V. I also have the option to use the lamp in a bivolt socket strip and then the socket strip in the wall socket. Is any of these...
  7. O

    Bayonet lightbulb socket 'locked' by internal switch...how do I unlock?

    Hello I am a non-specialist and have just encountered a problem with the lightbulb socket for my hallway pendant light. It's a standard bayonet light fitting hanging from the ceiling in the landing, but when trying to replace a light bulb I seem to have accidentally 'switched' an internal lock...
  8. V

    Help with lightbulb fitting

    Hi guys, Earlier today I was trying to adjust the components - images attached in order to put the new shade I just purchased but as I was unscrewing it broke off. Please could someone shed some light on what I can do, possibly order so I can carry this out. My guess is that these components...
  9. T

    Symbol on new lightbulb - Crossed through bulb?

    Hi, I bought some new lightbulbs the other day (photo attached). On the packaging is a symbol of a bulb in a house, crossed through. Please can anyone advise what the symbol means? Thanks in anticipation!
  10. B

    How to change a lightbulb!!??

    Can I have some help as to how I change this lightbulb. Seriously!! No idea as it's a new kitchen. Think I have to do something with the springs but not sure how!!
  11. R

    how many forum members does it take to change the lightbulb

    1- to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 14- to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently 7- to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs 1- to move it to the Lighting section 2- to...
  12. J

    Lightbulb madness

    Went to a job last week with the client having a problem with her lights blowing. Thinking it would be a simple fault somewhere on the circuit off i went with my tester and knocked on the door. When i got there, no fault anywhere, however she goes through about 40 lamps/bulbs every month! Any...

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