[SOLVED] LED light flickering issue
August 4th, 2016
This is the specification of what i purchased: FIRE RATED PRESSED LED DOWNLIGHT 240V MAINS GU10 FIXED 3W – 6W DIMMABLE:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIRE-RATED-PRESSED-LED-DOWNLIGHT-240V-MAINS-GU10-FIXED-3W-6W-DIMMABLE-/181122467349?pt=UK_Light_Fittings&var=480229507609&hash=item2a2bbd8615
Dimmer 1 Gang 2 Way:
http://www.wickes.co.uk/dimmer-1-gang-2-way/invt/713061/
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
The most common problem here is probably the transformer. I’m not sure if these bulbs need a transformer but a lot of incandescent GU10 LEDs do require one. The one you have might not suffice or you might not have one at all. Did your bulbs fit straight into the incandescent fitting without you doing anything?
^ It’s ok friend I figured out the problem myself. A little research, and i stumbled upon this website: http://www.yourwelcome.co.uk/blog/dimming-led-lamps/
Basically the standard dimmer switches will not work with LED lights, due to the watts.
It could be the energy saving bulbs causing the problem, I remember when I fitted dimmers here it stated not too use energy efficient bulbs. I have occasionally used one when desperation for a bulb has required it and found that the dimmer switch does make a buzzing sound, but not flickering (but that could be because they are LED). I can only really suggest trying halogen bulbs and see if the problem goes away.
Edit: you posted while I was typing
It could be the energy saving bulbs causing the problem, I remember when I fitted dimmers here it stated not too use energy efficient bulbs. I have occasionally used one when desperation for a bulb has required it and found that the dimmer switch does make a buzzing sound, but not flickering (but that could be because they are LED). I can only really suggest trying halogen bulbs and see if the problem goes away.
Thanks for the suggestion friend, but I have purchased these LED dimmer switches, which i believe will resolve the issues: http://www.screwfix.com/p/varilight-trailing-edge-push-dimmer-1g-1-2w-400w-va/94816