Flickering LED Floodlight

isotonic_uk

Hi All

Was wondering if anyone is able to advise on an issue I am seeing with my Luceco LDFLP20W PIR Floodlight by BG Electrical.

Seems to have started when it has become colder but since then the LED light has started to flicker and never stays on as a steady light. It has a claimed hours of 30,000 but its only been installed just over 2 years and it certainly not gone past that limit.

I have had a look at the cabling and all seems to be fine and switched it off and on the distribution unit as we dont have a separate switch to control this light.

I have noticed that it doesnt seem to be user serviceable and I dont think I can replace the LED. Is this the norm? I remember I didnt pay a huge amount for it (approx £20), is this one of those items that I would need to replace the whole unit rather than just the LED bulb?

I attach a picture of the exact model



Any suggestions would be most appreciated?

Thank you

bloss0m

You can replace LEDS Big Clive has recently just done this for fun

Its just a case of unsoldering the old one and getting similar wattage led and re-solder making sure you use to the right positive and negative

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFromSKffEQ

Ectophile

The LED may last for 30000 hours, but the cheap Chinese driver - the block of electronics that steps down the mains voltage - that powers the LED is another matter.

WobblyDog

Is there any chance of water or condensation collecting in the floodlight or an external junction box? If so, adding some silicone sealant at the top or drilling a small drain hole at the bottom might help.

deanos

its knackered had same problem, replaced with a Osram one difference in build quality was huge

isotonic_uk

Really odd, its magically started working again!

It seems related to how cold it is, when its bitterly cold it flickers, as the weather here as got slightly milder it seems to be fine now.

Would it still be worth me getting it replaced?

Thanks

Myser

Would be advisable to replace it with a reputable brand. Either poor quality construction/joints on the circuit board or cheap components.

isotonic_uk

Oh dear the flickering is back again and its back with a vengance wth no signs of stopping!

I think its time to get it replaced :-(

Any recommended brands of LED lighting would be appreciated.

Myser

Here are some:

http://www.timeguard.com/products/light/ledx-lighting

http://www.qvsdirect.com/lighting-lamps/light-fittings-fixtures/outdoor-lighting/outdoor-floodlights

http://www.greenbrook.co.uk/products.php?page=1&cat=342&search=