"Frank Erskine" wrote in message
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What's the normal failure mode for low energy lamps? I have (had!) an
Osram Dulux 20W/827 lamp just above me and all of a sudden it failed -
no flickering, no dimming - it just went out!
It's temporarily replaced with a 40W candle bulb which was lying about
downstairs until tomorrow.

The last time I dissected one there were one or two bulging electrolytics
that looked as if they were underrated.
At 50p each from Morrosons, I am in no hurry to waste time repairing one.

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Graham.
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