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So changing from 12v Halogen to 12v LED (bollox ?)
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<blockquote data-quote="Vipersan" data-source="post: 960614" data-attributes="member: 325666"><p>So this may or may not work...</p><p>I'm now convinced the issue is the heat generated by the LEDs within the glass envelope of the bulb ..</p><p>It simply cannot vent and escape ...coupled with the poor quality lead free solder used ...</p><p>So I've ordered some glass cutting discs for my dremel..</p><p>I intend to cut and remove the upper portion of the envelope and hopefully expose enough of the pcb to allow me to resolder those connections with lead solder ...and at the same time create better air flow and ventilation whilst retaing a collar of glass just under the pcb to allow correct fitting in the ceiling downlights..</p><p>A lot of messing about ..and will void any warranties ..but this should allow cooler running and access to repair the poor build quality issues..</p><p>rgds</p><p>VS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vipersan, post: 960614, member: 325666"] So this may or may not work... I'm now convinced the issue is the heat generated by the LEDs within the glass envelope of the bulb .. It simply cannot vent and escape ...coupled with the poor quality lead free solder used ... So I've ordered some glass cutting discs for my dremel.. I intend to cut and remove the upper portion of the envelope and hopefully expose enough of the pcb to allow me to resolder those connections with lead solder ...and at the same time create better air flow and ventilation whilst retaing a collar of glass just under the pcb to allow correct fitting in the ceiling downlights.. A lot of messing about ..and will void any warranties ..but this should allow cooler running and access to repair the poor build quality issues.. rgds VS [/QUOTE]
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