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Thanks binky, Yeah I sort of assumed the polarity wasn't that important when the ballast and the lampholder don't mention it. Wagos it is! Cheers! David. Thanks guys for all your help!

Thanks Hefferl. Philips subsequently issued a compatibility list (and still do periodically) highlighting the ballasts that are suitable/not suitable. Unfortunately the Osram ballast is listed as insuitable. Tempted to take Geoff's advice and swap out the lampholder for something a bit more...

No worries Geoff. Got them here - https://theledspecialist.co.uk/philips-led-corepro-plc-6w-830-4pin-g24q.html I'll hold fire for now. At home today and had a quick look at the lampholder itself. No embossed indications as to live, neutral etc. In fact no indications on it at all! The cables...

Thanks again Geoff. The led lamps have four pins and no instructions! So, are you saying the lampholder doesn't need all four wires, then?

Hi Geoff, Many thanks for your reply. Never thought of changing the lampholder to a different one! Unfortunately I've already bought the replacement led lamps. Not too hard to find but at £10 each,  you aren't wrong about the cost! Mind you the existing CFLs are 9 years old so if I can get 10...

Hi all! Long time lurker, 1st time poster! I have two outside wall lights (Ansell Quad) that I would like to convert from CFL to LED (G24q-2 socket). I know I have to bypass/remove the florescent ballast and I was looking for advice/confirmation on the best way forward. The ballast is an...