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Light bulb help please!

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beautifulxdisasters · 13/12/2019 16:48

I've just moved and one of the bulbs in the fancy lights in the living room has gone. I've only ever had ones with the normal bayonet or screw fittings before! Does anyone know what this bulb is or where I'd get one?! I have googled what's on the bulb but not much success Blush

Light bulb help please!
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beautifulxdisasters · 13/12/2019 16:51

And yes before anyone asks, I have rested it on a toilet roll - photo was only clear on a very light surface and my sofa is black Blush Xmas Grin

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FlashingLights101 · 13/12/2019 16:52

I have some of those. I think I got mine from b&q and others from Morrisons (they're pretty standard these days) and they just push in.

beautifulxdisasters · 13/12/2019 16:53

Ah that's reassuring to hear they're fairly standard, thanks! I looked on Amazon but was completely overwhelmed by the choice of different fittings etc so maybe I just need to pop to the supermarket!

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mineofuselessinformation · 13/12/2019 16:58

I think it's a G9.

dementedpixie · 13/12/2019 17:01

Is it a G9 capsule bulb I wonder?

www.screwfix.com/p/diall-g9-capsule-halogen-light-bulb-219lm-19w-240v-4-pack/344fh

beautifulxdisasters · 13/12/2019 17:34

Ah amazing, thanks so much! It definitely looks like a g9 so I'll order some and see if they fit - I just had no idea where to start with what to buy!

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Twyler · 13/12/2019 17:46

Hope no-one thinks I'm mansplaining but can I just advise anyone fitting this type of bulb to not touch it with bare fingers as oils from the skin can shorten the life of the bulb. Use a tissue to hold it and if you do accidentally touch it clean it off with meths.

beautifulxdisasters · 13/12/2019 17:51

Might well be what the previous owners of my house have done @Twyler given 3 of the 6 bulbs have gone in the 2 months I've lived here. Thanks for the tip!

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dementedpixie · 13/12/2019 17:52

You can get LED versions too

beautifulxdisasters · 13/12/2019 17:54

Just ordered some LED G9s to check out if they fit, thanks everyone!

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Twyler · 13/12/2019 17:58

My comments do of course apply to the halogen ones.

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