Recently, a Uni-Com BZ149 "Listening Light" device (bought in Aldi)
developed odd behaviour, namely, when it times out and switches the
light off, it switches on again almost immediately. Has been in use
three years. Using a normal tungsten 100-W bulb for about the last
year; I had previously suspected it (the sound sensitive switch) of
shortening the life of a long-life (mini fluorescent) bulb.

I replaced the device with another (bought last year, i.e. not same
batch). This one has two faults: (a) the same as the former /at night/;
(b) it thinks it is dark for most of the day, but, during daytime it
does function 'properly' otherwise. (Actually, I have tried /two/ new
devices, and both behave similarly!)

Since there are no settings to be done, there are limitations on what
one can do wrong.

Any suggestions?

Jon C.

replying to jg.campbell.ng, Brendan. Byrne Glasnevin Dublin wrote:
Try a lesser watt bulb as I've had a 149 for years most satisfactory until a
smoke alarm started squeaking one night causing the 149 to go on repeatedly
which blew it, can't find a replacement

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Or try using a real newsreader rather than that HomeOwnersHub rubbish -
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On 28/02/2018 17:14, Brendan. Byrne Glasnevin Dublin wrote:
replying to jg.campbell.ng, Brendan. ByrneÂ* Glasnevin Dublin wrote:
Try a lesser watt bulb as I've had a 149 for years most satisfactory
until a
smoke alarm started squeaking one night causing the 149 to go on repeatedly
which blew it, can't find a replacement

Yes that mickey mouse interface only sorts to months not years, though it
has to be said that the year is actually displayed but there are none so
blind as those who do not actually look, lulled into a false sense that the
system knows best. a dangerous course.
I'm sorely tempted if I could to actually block all whom owners club posts
but as like I am many do post replies that is not going to work. Has anyone
actually tried to contact the admin of that site, or maybe the great and the
good who are in charge of usenet could bar them at server level until they
comply with basic criteria?
Brian

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On 28/02/2018 17:14, Brendan. Byrne Glasnevin Dublin wrote:
replying to jg.campbell.ng, Brendan. Byrne Glasnevin Dublin wrote:
Try a lesser watt bulb as I've had a 149 for years most satisfactory
until a
smoke alarm started squeaking one night causing the 149 to go on
repeatedly
which blew it, can't find a replacement