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    Failing Light Bulbs?

    Update. Thanks all. The problem seemed to be the lamp shades, they were so heavy they were tugging on the wires and causing short circuits. The wiring was looked at by an electrician and then I replaced the old shades with light-weight ones, we haven't had a bulb go on us since (touch wood) ;)
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    Failing Light Bulbs?

    Okay thanks. The acid test will be when they start using the new energy efficient bulbs - if they all start blowing then it's time to call in a sparky!
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    Failing Light Bulbs?

    Thanks. I have noticed that led torches are also exceptionally bright and seem to go on forever, so are presumably much more energy efficient & therefore saving on the cost of batteries?
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    Failing Light Bulbs?

    Thanks. I don't know what all the fuss is about with these new bulbs - & I am the retro king in some respects - but the new energy bulbs are now the normal bulbs as far as I am concerned, I don't have a problem with them. One or two however have gone sooner than they are meant to but I...
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    Failing Light Bulbs?

    Thanks: I think you hit the nail on the head there ;) Ric
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    Failing Light Bulbs?

    HI, My relatives are senior citizens, they don't like the new energy bulbs but have a found a store which stocks the old fashioned type. But their bulbs keep blowing, even the odd new energy bulb will go, about a bulb per month at the current rate. So it could be the bulbs or it could be...
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    12v appliance from mains?

    thanks - there are some contacts there also B-) with regard to leaving these elements on, point taken - but what about popping out while forgetting that soldering iron, or that recharging razor, or someone left the grill on? could happen to anyone (touch wood not) meanwhile - exploding...
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    12v appliance from mains?

    thanks guys - so close! - i need 38
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    12v appliance from mains?

    for the volumes of water i need an urn would be more the mark; but to keep bottled chemicals at a constant temperature, standing them in a tub of warmed water is the best thing: that's why i use the cup warmers: o brother do i wish i'd stocked up on these while they were about :o never mind
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    12v appliance from mains?

    thanks Doc - i have notified the seller. guess i will ask for a refund. the cup boiler i am stuck with, until i have a brew up in the car i suppose? :|
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    12v appliance from mains?

    aha! so there is no way to use this appliance from household sources of electricity? thanks R
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    12v appliance from mains?

    thanks: looks excellent but i doubt it will get me up to 38
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    12v appliance from mains?

    no worries - i should have explained exactly what i use these for - photographic darkroom hobby - but the 3 pin plug / 220v ones aren't about any more (you can still pick them up in the USA ironically with 'European' plug attached yes, i've got the 12v version of the one pictured - but the...
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