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Non replaceable lightbulbs!!!???

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TrebleIt · 13/03/2021 08:24

I'm getting my kitchen redecorated next week, including replacing the ceiling spotlights. I picked up my new lights from Screwfix yesterday only to find they have non-replaceable led bulbs. So when a bulb goes I will need to call an electrician to replace the whole fitting, and, worse, if I can't get the same style of light I'll have to replace all 16 of them. What new he'll is this? What is the advantage, if any, of non-replaceable bulbs?

I'm off to see if I can switch them, but interested in your thoughts in the meantime.

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redcandlelight · 13/03/2021 08:28

return them.
we have those in the kitchen, inbuilt into the upper cabinets.
we can't replace them without damaging the finish.

RidingMyBike · 13/03/2021 08:28

The bedside light we bought for DD has a non-replaceable LED bulb. That didn't seem too bad for a bedside light - it's supposed to be good for 10,000 hours, but not great for a kitchen light. Mine are on a lot!

FOJN · 13/03/2021 08:35

What is the advantage, if any, of non-replaceable bulbs?

The only possible explanation I can think of is increased sales/profits for manufacturers. You'd hope by now we'd be making real progress on in built obsolescence but apparently not.

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