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Failure of low energy bulbs - problem with electrics?

amironabike
amironabike Posts: 3 Newbie
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A low energy bulb failed in our bathroom after only two years or so. This was just around the time that the shower isolator switch was changed. So yesterday we bought a Philips low energy bulb to replace it. This failed after only a couple of uses. Meanwhile other bulbs work with it (notably a Tungsten one).

Is this more likely to be a bulb problem or something with the electrics?
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  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    There is no possible connection with the shower isolator. The shower will be on it's own dedicated circuit, and the light will be part of the 6A radial lighting circuit for that floor. Or it should be! If someone has spurred the light off the shower circuit, it's potentially lethal. Highly unlikely, but easily checked by tripping out the shower circut at the CU and seeing if the light still works.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • Norman_Castle
    Norman_Castle Posts: 11,871 Forumite
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    I've had short lifespans from low energy bulbs caused by loose connections. The base of the bulbs have electronics in them which I suspect become damaged. If you are competent, checking for loose connections should be straightforward.
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    I have never had a low energy bulb last the course yet, some have failed after only weeks of use.
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

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  • greyteam1959
    greyteam1959 Posts: 4,738 Forumite
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    The low energy (LED) bulbs that I buy have a 3 year warranty.
    And yes they do replace them & they will also pay the return postage !!
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    mervyn11 wrote: »
    The low energy (LED) bulbs that I buy have a 3 year warranty.
    And yes they do replace them & they will also pay the return postage !!

    Some of mine have/had, but remembering which is which is another issue.

    So inline with what has been said, you have had some fail then?
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
  • lstar337
    lstar337 Posts: 3,443 Forumite
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    edited 13 August 2013 at 2:22PM
    So this is in a room with lots of moisture?

    That could be your problem.

    I have seen a few CFL's with warnings on the box not to use them in bathrooms due to the high levels of moisture.
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    A room with moisture is any room you breath in
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
  • lstar337
    lstar337 Posts: 3,443 Forumite
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    cyclonebri1 wrote: »
    A room with moisture is any room you breath in
    Ok, a lot of moisture.

    Bathrooms contain a lot of moisture.
  • Myser
    Myser Posts: 1,907 Forumite
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    amironabike wrote: »
    So yesterday we bought a Philips low energy bulb to replace it. This failed after only a couple of uses.

    Philips have an excellent warranty on light bulbs which they do honour. Worth contacting them.
    If my post hasn't helped you, then don't click the 'Thanks' button! ;)
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    lstar337 wrote: »
    Ok, a lot of moisture.

    Bathrooms contain a lot of moisture.

    Not taking a pop, just hadn't seen that warning, but the bulbs are electronic and we know that mixing with water isn't good;)


    But I have to say the 2 oldest bulbs I have are in the batten mounted outside light, and the garage auto opener, both exterior?????
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
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