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  • Re: GU10(ish) LED - removal? Three "fins"?

    From David@wibble@btinternet.com to uk.d-i-y on Fri Oct 10 16:38:37 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.d-i-y

    On Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:56:24 +0000, David wrote:

    I have some LED down lighters which look very much like GU10

    One has started to strobe after some time of running.

    I think that these are original from 13 years ago, so I can't remember changing one.
    I've just looked, and the bulb isn't flat like the GU10 ones I am used
    to (removed with a rubber sucker).
    There are three "fins" around the edge of the bulb, inside the outer
    casing.
    It looks as though these might be for removing and refitting the bulb although gentle pressure isn't having any effect.

    Before I up the level of force, does this style of fitting ring any
    bells?
    Apart from anything else I can't immediately see any LED bulbs with this "fin" arrangement.

    I will post a photo later - shopping calls at the moment.

    Update:

    just had an electrician in to quote for replacing the LED down lighters.
    I explained that I couldn't get the bulb out and couldn't source a
    replacement unit.

    Do you want me to replace the bulb for you?
    They are GU10s and they all come out.

    Wow, that is tight.
    Yes, I've also tried another one and that won't shift either.

    Wounded DIY pride somewhat salved because the bulbs are either stuck in
    well 'ard or are not replaceable.

    Allegedly the modern ones aren't 12V off a transformer and are brighter,
    the old ones are now obsolete.

    As long as the quote is not extortionate we will soon have new shiny
    lights.

    Cheers



    Dave R
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