GU10 LED Spot Bulb - Spawn of the Devil ?
Try my MR16s. They are a real pain!
A few years ago half my 1930s garage was converted into a loo/shower/ untility room.
Three of the common flush light units were fitted and MR16 were the bulbs.
I have converted most household lamps to LEDs .
Apart from dimmers, suitable LEDS have done a good job.
The Bulbs are retained in the fitting by a serated springy split ring that fits around the rim of the bulb. Squeeze to fit it and when released it expands to sort interference fit with the fitting.
I identified the right colour and wattage and just ordered four bulbs (including a spare).
What I have is the common type with four small lamps in the housing.
One unit flashed on and off so I swapped it.
At present one unit is OK. One frequently has only two out of four lights on or switches on and off. Third one just goes on and off.
I have now looked at adverts again and find alternative LED bulbs.
18 x 2835 SMD LED chips.
Brighter than 3528chips. Widest angle of any SMDs
Way down the advert states:-Swapping low voltage hologen bulbs for LED bulbs
Swapping Low Voltage Halogen Bulbs for LED Bulbs
If you have low voltage halogen bulbs installed with a transformer, you need to check the transformer's maximum load before upgrading to LED bulbs. You can find this on the body of the transformer, in the form of a 'VA' number. The VA number will either be fixed, or it will be a range (e.g. 10-60VA).
This tells you the maximum wattage that the transformer can carry. For example, a 40VA transformer can handle up to a 40-watt halogen bulb, while a 10-60VA one can carry between 10 and 60 watts. Some transformers might just carry one individual light bulb, while others might be able to carry several lower wattage bulbs in a series.
Common issues include flickering, unfamiliar noises, not turning on and the bulbs blowing.
I have no idea re the transformer(s) or their location.
At best I can use my boroscope and look via the holes in the ceiling for any sign of them.
I do not want to lift floorboards above on the off chance of locating them.
I am inclined to revert to Halogens and quickly buy up some spares. Then forget about LEDS.
Help!!
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