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Lamp post lamp advice needed.

Ben Wallen

I was asked today to look at several Victorian style lamp posts which are not working. Apparently one out of the 7 works but the lamp is very dim.

I opened the fitting and found the components for a fluorescent lamp, however the lamp itself didn’t look fluorescent. I’m wondering if I should try a like for like replacement of the lamps or should be looking for a different type of lamp? 


Thanks for taking the time to read my question. 


Ben 

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    Is normal mains voltage present at the base of each light ? If so I would consider removing existing control gear and then installing LED retrofit lamps.

    What controls these lamps, photocell, time switch, or something else, and is it working correctly.

    If mains voltage is not present, then of course this needs investigating.

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    Is normal mains voltage present at the base of each light ? If so I would consider removing existing control gear and then installing LED retrofit lamps.

    What controls these lamps, photocell, time switch, or something else, and is it working correctly.

    If mains voltage is not present, then of course this needs investigating.

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  • 0 in reply to broadgage

    I think roughly 30 W LED would be needed to be equivalent to a 70 W SON.

    If the gear is still working, then a 70 W SON lamp can be obtained for around £7, compared with around £30 for an ES LED.

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