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mzplcg



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LED bulbs - lifespan.

So, we have some G9 ones in the house as I was sick of replacing the halogen ones. Bought some LEDs off the bay, 25000 hours allegedly. Well they lasted less than 3 months and that's only occasional use as they're in the downstairs loo. Bought some Philips ones and they went the same way, cracked base due to overheating by the look of things.

Bedroom light has 5 SES bulbs in but they are awkward to change. So, fitted Lumilife ones from a well known online store. 2 of the 5 gone in 4 months. These were 8 quid each.

Same thing with some in the Skoda. Interior map lights which I put LEDs in as the general interior lighting on the car is poor. Less than 6 months to popsville.

Anyone got any bright ideas? (dreadful pun fully intended - stop groaning Stan)

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markcartlidge



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Send them back for warranty replacement. I have bought many G10 ES27 and had a few failures some after the 2 year warranty period, a few before. Some manufacturers offer 2 or 3 years warranties but they tend to be the premium brand.

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Cam-Tech-Craig



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I think thats what the OP wants Mark... A list of recommended brands & suppliers Thumbs Up

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i have loads of gu10 5630 smd and cob type in my kitchen and garage....all have been going for at least two years ...

i bought these off ebay and altough one bulb did stop working due to a dry joint (replaced foc) im very happy with them..


i guess ive been lucky then...



the leds ive bought for the FF have been ok as well....(again off ebay) ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Cam-Tech-Craig



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We have 4 down lighters in my bedroom and have now ran through 12 LED bulbs in 18 months Twisted Evil

Im feeling your pain Bow down

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We have the dreaded things in the kitchen all last about 2 months then overheat or at least they did till I wired in a pic to switch them on and of as it was the kids leaving them on and also being in an insulated roof - since then pretty good in the sitting room I put in sealed spots that were made for insulated roof space cast about 50 quid each but come with a 10 year guarantee and they are brilliant (so far) Thumbs Up

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PIR not pic Rolling Eyes

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mzplcg



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Yes, I should have mentioned, all the downlighters we have are Collingwood Halers H2 Pro units that have 3 x 3w CREE LEDs and a large driver pack on the back. Made with LED from the get-go and these are fine. It seems to be all the bulbs which replace incandescent bulbs which are rather shorter lived than the adverts would suggest.

Anyway, just ordered another 27 of the Collingwoods for the lounge. Decided to get rid of the beams and over-board them with a ceiling. That's 16 wall mounted incandescent fittings gone along with all the short-lived LED bulbs. Just the bathrooms and bedroom to sort now.

These.

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