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p38arover Member Since: 16 Dec 2015 Location: Western Sydney Posts: 1523 ![]() ![]() |
My bathroom ceiling fan/light came with GU10 CFLs. I replaced them with GU10 LEDs a couple of years back. They plugged straight in.
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Alistair Member Since: 11 Feb 2011 Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra Posts: 7884 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
It's 240v so any GU10 bulb should work - LED or ortherwise.
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Bradders Member Since: 03 Dec 2018 Location: Gods own country Posts: 417 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If there's no transformer to them. then they are 240v it's a straight swap as Alistair says including LEDs. Current: FF Westminster money pit
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Andy S Member Since: 16 Jun 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 982 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks all, that’s very helpful. Off to Screwfix I go! |
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p38arover Member Since: 16 Dec 2015 Location: Western Sydney Posts: 1523 ![]() ![]() |
Yes, mine mount from the rear with a floating GU10 socket so length wasn't an issue. If the socket is fixed to the lighting fixture, then it may be a problem. Ron B. VK2OTC 2003 L322 V8 Auto 2007 Yamaha XJR1300 Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA |
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Andy S Member Since: 16 Jun 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 982 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
All sorted. New bulbs slotted straight in and are retained in the same fixing bracket. 5 bulbs cost £8.99, so cheaper than I was expecting. |
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essex boy Member Since: 21 Jan 2017 Location: essex Posts: 207 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
You will find a spring on top which holds the lamp in place which is too tall for gu10 |
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northernmonkeyjones Member Since: 24 Mar 2012 Location: derby Posts: 8485 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Will run a lot cooler than the CF bulbs too.
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ilard Member Since: 21 Oct 2012 Location: London Posts: 698 ![]() ![]() |
For the record, the only concern would be a dimmer switch. Due to low wattage, special dimmers are needed to drive LED lamps. Varilight Pro LED dimmers are exceptionally good in my experience. L405 P400e Autobiography (MY2020)... Silicon Silver / Espresso |
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Balloonengineer Member Since: 03 Sep 2017 Location: Kent Posts: 173 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Or you can get dimmable LEDS, the sales specs should say if they are dimmable or not.
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