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low energy light in bathroom creating crackle
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brightonman123
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i got some low energy bulbs for around the home, though when putting one in the bathroom socket, it causes the pull ord socket to crackle inside (electrical, not physucal sound..)
no such probs with normal bulbs, or when testing the low bulb in other rooms..?
no such probs with normal bulbs, or when testing the low bulb in other rooms..?
Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)
Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)
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brightonman123 wrote: »i got some low energy bulbs for around the home, though when putting one in the bathroom socket, it causes the pull ord socket to crackle inside (electrical, not physucal sound..)
no such probs with normal bulbs, or when testing the low bulb in other rooms..?
Sounds like a problem inside the pull cord switch assembly - probably just needs cleaning inside (when completely isolated from the main fuse box). Have you tried replacing the standard bulb to see if you get the same result?Best regards
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Try checking that all connections are tight in the switch.
You should not use these low energy bulbs in bathrooms as they have a tendancy to explode when used in rooms likely to have condensation.0 -
capita_guy wrote: »Try checking that all connections are tight in the switch.
You should not use these low energy bulbs in bathrooms as they have a tendancy to explode when used in rooms likely to have condensation.
Rubbish I have never seen Low Energy "Bulb" explode due condensation, its the pull cord is arcing, its not the conections, its a faulty Pull cord.
If Low Energy "Bulbs" (They are actually call "LAMPS") had a tendancy to explode there would be a warning on the package and you would not be allowed to use it in a domestic Area.0 -
Rubbish I have never seen Low Energy "Bulb" explode due condensation, its the pull cord is arcing, its not the conections, its a faulty Pull cord.
If Low Energy "Bulbs" (They are actually call "LAMPS") had a tendancy to explode there would be a warning on the package and you would not be allowed to use it in a domestic Area.
Read this article: http://sound.westhost.com/articles/incandescent.htm#explod
Whether CFLs explode, or not, I cant confirm. But I have been using them for years (back when they came in two parts) and have found that they fail much quicker in the bathroom, none have exploded, but the plastic casing split on one. I suppose the steam gets in the electronics.0 -
I agree that thay do fail quicker when used in a standard baynet fitting in a bathroom but when used in the right IP rate luminaire for this area it does not.0
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Capita guy is right, check the switch connections.This is an open forum, anyone can post and I just did !0
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Rubbish I have never seen Low Energy "Bulb" explode due condensation, its the pull cord is arcing, its not the conections, its a faulty Pull cord.
If Low Energy "Bulbs" (They are actually call "LAMPS") had a tendancy to explode there would be a warning on the package and you would not be allowed to use it in a domestic Area.
OK bighead just because you have not seen it does not mean it does not happen!
I know what everyone calls a bulb is a lamp in trade terms, but since most on here call lamps bulbs I thought to stick with the flow.
Would you put on your product it is unsafe? Of course not.
Not all people have proper fittings in their bathrooms so these problems do occur. Look on the internet and learn from reading as well as personal experience before calling another posters comments rubbish!0 -
may have found problem, in another room! changed bulbs around, and then they all went - wiring in one bedroom socket looks to be loose, which is waiting on a sparky to check out..
all fuses are fine, and another bedroom (in the east wing, i think lol) works ok, as do the wall sockets cooker etc..
some odd circuitrey in thos place!Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)0 -
brightonman123 wrote: »may have found problem, in another room! changed bulbs around, and then they all went - wiring in one bedroom socket looks to be loose, which is waiting on a sparky to check out
The sockets should be on an entirely separate circuit from the lights. Unless you mean a lampholder (some folks call them sockets)This is an open forum, anyone can post and I just did !0 -
capita_guy wrote: »OK bighead just because you have not seen it does not mean it does not happen!
I know what everyone calls a bulb is a lamp in trade terms, but since most on here call lamps bulbs I thought to stick with the flow.
Would you put on your product it is unsafe? Of course not.
Not all people have proper fittings in their bathrooms so these problems do occur. Look on the internet and learn from reading as well as personal experience before calling another posters comments rubbish!
I work in the electrical industry for 25 years, in this country it is governed but strict codes and British Standards; if there were a problem with these lamps they would have been with draw form sale.
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