I previously posted about this, but does anyone else have the problem of the GX53 bulbs around the kitchen counter lasting about 2 weeks then blowing? I’m down to 2 out of 11 bulbs still working after changing about 7 over a year. Also does anyone know where to source cheap ones?
Sisk told me that the kitchens’ electrics were installed badly when built which causes this problem. They repeated the same mistake they made with forum house.
Has anyone had any luck getting their electrics fixed. And if so, who paid?
Thanks in advance.
Hi,
I’m having the same problems here. I approached the building managers a few weeks ago about this who told me that they are not aware of any issues with the kitchen electrics as no one has raised it before. I thought it was only me. I’m surprised no one has complained about it…..
I looked a lot for cheaper ones, but couldn’t find any.
Any one else with more luck?
Hamid
Mine are still going strong so haven’t had to replace any yet. By the sounds of it, they seem costly and bothersome. Sorry I couldn’t be more help.
I was told it was a faulty batch of bulbs that were fitted. Since changing the ones that blew I have had no problems. You can buy from Wicks or Screw fix @ Approx £10 each.
@R1, Who told you it was a faulty batch? If that’s the case, then we should have been made aware of it and replacement bulbs should have been offered.
Wickes does not sell it. Which one did you buy it from?
I had the same problem and got all the bulbs replaced with new ones I bought on ebay for about 3.50 each if I can remember correctly
I had the same problem. I had to replace 9 in one year. We did complain and were told within the first year we could get replacements which Olley gave gave us. These did not last long as well and before long had only 2 working. I decided to go with LED instead which seem to work, but very expensive. I did not occur to me that it could be a faulty batch and if so that they continued to supply them
Cheapest I could find is:
£7.90
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GX53-LED-Light-Bulb-GX53-LEDS-Under-Unit-LED-Lights-Kitchen-BLUE-/170734787068?pt=UK_Light_Bulbs&hash=item27c09619fc
for the LED ones, and:
£4.99
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Megaman-Dimmable-9W-GX53-Energy-Saving-CFL-Light-Bulb-Cool-White-10-000-Hours-/260987343436?pt=UK_Light_Bulbs&hash=item3cc40ed24c
for the standard ones
Hamed,
I was informed by a repair man, this was over a year ago.