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Sam cook

Hello all

I'm a commercial/industrial sparky and got roped into changing a couple of flood lights for led for a family member. They supplied some nice cheap fittings from Homebase. I've installed a gang ip rated switch, 1 switch per led flood light.

When switched off, one led flood light glows slightly. Now I usually install Ansell, thorn, thoroux, design plan lighting for work and have never seen this. Lighting circuit is original t and e direct feed from lighting feed joint box in loft. It's a tt earthing system and there is 20 volts between phase and neutral when circuit is isolated.

What would be the best fix, should I replace fittings with decent led floods or can I get away with fitting snubbers?

Many thanks
Sam
 
I could change the 2 gang ip rated switch for a double pole. The only problem is I didn't supply the switch and I would have to pull neutrals down which isn't a major job.I ve never fitted a snubber but I believe they go across the switch live and neutral to the led fitting like the old fluorescents use to have them? I also believe the better manufacture of LED lighting incorporate these into their fittings?

Are these snubbers usually maintenance free? I'm looking at maplins ones and I don't want a reoccurring visit.

Thanks for your help leesparkykent!
 
I could change the 2 gang ip rated switch for a double pole. The only problem is I didn't supply the switch and I would have to pull neutrals down which isn't a major job.I ve never fitted a snubber but I believe they go across the switch live and neutral to the led fitting like the old fluorescents use to have them? I also believe the better manufacture of LED lighting incorporate these into their fittings?

Are these snubbers usually maintenance free? I'm looking at maplins ones and I don't want a reoccurring visit.

Thanks for your help leesparkykent!

Yes mate across switched line and neutral for around £3 its worth a bash IMO

Danlers Low Load Capacitors for Low Energy Lamps - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/DNCAPLOAD.html
 
Thanks lee, have ordered two and will collect them from tlc tomorrow, only working across the way from them which is good. I will install them on both led floods. Thanks for the advice mate!
 
so you've got some cred.with customer and avoided this:

sorry couldn't resist, seeing your screen name.
 

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