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Apologies if is this is a simple - "it should be fine" or a "don't be a numpty" question, but I've searched on the internet and can't seem to locate a definitive answer.
My kitchen and bathroom are both currently equipped with ceiling spotlights that are using Aurora SGU10 bulbs (something similar to this).
The little buggers cost in excess of £10+ each per bulb, and with 10 sockets that occasionally need bulb replacements, it can get quite expensive.
Can these SGU10 sockets be used with standard GU10 bulbs or is there something preventing this from being safe, i.e heat, etc?
Thanks in advance guys, I'm absolutely clueless here
My kitchen and bathroom are both currently equipped with ceiling spotlights that are using Aurora SGU10 bulbs (something similar to this).
The little buggers cost in excess of £10+ each per bulb, and with 10 sockets that occasionally need bulb replacements, it can get quite expensive.
Can these SGU10 sockets be used with standard GU10 bulbs or is there something preventing this from being safe, i.e heat, etc?
Thanks in advance guys, I'm absolutely clueless here
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sorted byIn fact I've just read this part "Hi all, Thanks a lot for your replies. Unfortunately these are not standard GU10. Aurora have fitted their lampholder with a little bump/ridge and the bulbs have a groI've which is not present in other GU10 bulbs. I'm telling you these people are cheeky."
I guess that possibly answers my question
Yeah. I was just reading back through it as I was sure i saw a bit about it...hence me linky linking it to ya
£12 a bulb
Cheers bud.
Buy one , GU10 and see if it fits as that one u posted shows GU10 as fitting type, it's usually the casing iprated I think.
Are they halogen haven't you got led ones they don't give much heat so will be similar heat. Don't Screwfix sell them they usually have 3 or 5 years then at least you can Keep swapping them for free.
The one in the photo is fire rated. Supposed to slow the spread of fire. Depending what the hole size is it could be easier to swap the downlights for fire rated gu10 ones. It'd be cheaper than buying bulbs for yours if you can do it yourself. (edited)
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Got mine monday. (edited)
Excellent, thank you. I've checked a normal GU10 and they fit, so it looks like I've found a cheaper alternative.
Thanks for everybody's help
Yeah, I've read what I can bud. I'm no electrician for a start, and according to regulations (which I have to take into consideration with the family home) electrical work in a bathroom, and to a degree a kitchen ceiling (zone something or another) require certified tradesmen to complete.
It's an option to have the kitchen and bathroom rewired for different fittings, but I'm not even sure how much that would cost. I'd much rather, at this point, know the answer regarding the SGU10 and GU10 enquiry. If it's not possible, then I'll get the required SGU10 bulbs.
Cheers though
They were already there. I moved into the property just after it was built. I've had a decent run. I think I've only changed them once in the past.
Anytime,.pal
I've got a few spare GU10 bulbs, I was just a bit hesitant of fitting one. The downlight has minimal casing above the ceiling, where as the others I've seen seem to have some kind of housing for the bulb (see image below), it's literally the light bezel with 3 metal strips above. I just didn't want to go slapping various GU10 bulbs up there through fear of excessive heat causing fire.
I think they're halogen. I'll take a look at Screwfix tomorrow. I suppose I can check the fitting with the halogens to make sure they fit.
I genuinely appreciate the advice, thank you